Trenton took the lead in the top of the fifth with back-to-back doubles by Cito Culver (1-4, 2 R) and Dan Fiorito (3-3, 2 RBI, R, BB). But the Sea Dogs would respond in a big way, batting around in the bottom half of the inning and scoring five runs on six hits. It was the second time Portland batted around in as many games, and the third time this week. David Chester (2-4, 2 RBI, R) provided the biggest blow with a bases loaded, two-run double. The Sea Dogs are now 7-0 this season when holding the lead after the fifth inning (0-9 when trailing after five).
William Cuevas (W, 2-1) was strong in his third start of the season, picking up his second win and allowing just one earned run in five and a third innings on five hits, walking two and striking out four.
Trenton added a run on a wild pitch by Simon Mercedes in the seventh, but Portland quickly responded with an RBI groundout by Blake Tekotte (0-3, BB, RBI) in the bottom of the inning. Jantzen Witte (2-5, 2 RBI, R) continued his torrid pace, delivering a two-out, RBI double in the eighth. Witte now has 16 RBI in 14 games and is hitting .545 (6-for-11) with eight RBI with runners in scoring position and two outs.
Brady Lail (L, 0-2) was the losing pitcher for Trenton, allowing five runs (all earned) on five hits in four and a third innings while walking four and striking out three.
Portland will try to win the series in the finale tomorrow afternoon, first pitch is at 1:00 PM. Justin Haley (0-2, 8.38) gets the start for the Sea Dogs, he'll be opposed by Miguel Sulbaran (1-0, 2.57) for Trenton. Kids can run the bases after the game. Tickets are still available, visit the box office at Hadlock Field, call 207-879-9500, or visit seadogs.com to book your nine-inning vacation!
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