The two teams combined for seven runs in the first inning. Portland had six straight hits to start the game and took a 5-0 lead. Carlos Asuaje and Oscar Tejeda had RBI doubles. Jantzen Witte nailed a run-scoring triple; Tim Roberson and Blake Tekotte had RBI singles.
Witte went 3-for-5, finishing a double shy for the cycle, knocking in 3 runs with his third homer of the season and an RBI single. Portland had an RBI from seven of nine starters and a hit from all nine.
William Cuevas (5-1) tossed five innings on 4 hits, 2 runs, one walk and 5 strikeouts to earn the win for Portland. Ryan Carpenter (3-3) surrendered 12 hits on 8 runs over 2.1 IP to take the loss for New Britain.
One night after hitting for the cycle, Tim Roberson went 4-for-5 with an RBI single and is 8-for-11 in the series. Tekotte had 3 hits and his 13th RBI of the season.
Kyle Kraus worked four innings, giving up a two-run homer to Tom Murphy, but earned his first Double-A save. Asuaje extended his on-base streak to 25 straight games.
Portland and New Britain wrap-up their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at New Britain Stadium, beginning at 1:35 PM. RHP Justin Haley (0-4, 7.78) takes on RHP Shane Carle (5-0, 3.86) Pre-game coverage begins at 1:15 PM on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network.
The Sea Dogs are home from May 19-25 against Altoona (Pirates affiliate) and Reading (Phillies affiliate). Tickets available at 207-879-9500 or seadogs.com.
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