Trenton with 12 hits in an 8-2 win over Portland

Marco Hernandez and Blake Tekotte each with 2 hits

Trenton, New Jersey  - Trenton's (26-24) Eric Ruth (3-0) fired seven strong innings and his offense collected 12 hits, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs 8-1 on Saturday night at Arm & Hammer Park. The two teams will settle the 3-game series with a rubber game on Sunday afternoon.

Trenton scored four unearned runs off Mike Augliera in the second inning. Dante Bichette reached on an error by 3B Jonathan Roof, scoring the first run of the game. Following the error, the Thunder had 4 straight singles, receiving RBI's from Cito Culver, Jake Cave and Ali Castillo.

The Thunder extended their lead to 6-0 in the fourth inning on a two-run homer by Aaron Judge - his 8th of the season.  Augliera (2-8) suffered the loss for Portland, lasting 4 innings on 8 hits, 6 runs (2 earned) with one walk and 6 strikeouts.

Portland got on the board in the seventh inning with two outs off Ruth. Aneury Tavarez drew a walk and scored on a double by Blake Tekotte. Ruth worked seven innings, giving up 5 hits, one run, 2 walks and 6 strikeouts to earn the win.

Trenton scored two in the seventh inning off Kyle Kraus when Danny Oh delivered a two-run single. Portland cut the lead to 8-2 in the eighth on a sacrifice fly by Jantzen Witte (team-leading 35th RBI).

Marco Hernandez continued his hot hitting, going 2-for-4 with a double. Tekotte (2-for-2) is now 6-for-10 in the series. Robby Scott worked a perfect eighth and is scoreless in his last 5 outings.

The Sea Dogs and Trenton Thunder (Yankees affiliate) conclude their 3-game weekend series this afternoon beginning at 1:00 PM. Portland sends Joe Gunkel (2-0, 4.05) to the hill against Trenton's Brady Lail (2-2, 2.88)  Pre-Game coverage begins at 12:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network.  MILB.TV begins at 12:55 PM.


Portland's next homestand begins Tuesday June 2nd against the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants affiliate).Tickets are still available for all Sea Dogs remaining home games as well as the Sullivan Tire Eastern League All-Star Classic on July 15th. Call the ticket office at 207-879-9500 or purchase at seadogs.com.