HARRISBURG, Pa.
The Harrisburg Senators (24-21) got a walk-off walk for the second consecutive game, defeating the Portland Sea Dogs (16-30), 5-4 on Thursday morning at FNB Field.
Isaac Ballou drew a four-pitch bases-loaded walk in the home ninth for the game-winning RBI. Simon Mercedes (2-3) issued four walks in the frame, including three in a row to end the game.
On Wednesday night, Harrisburg had three straight walks to end game, including a four-pitch walk for the game-winner.
Koda Glover (1-0) worked around a lead-off single to Cole Sturgeon in the ninth inning to earn his first Double A win.
Portland got off to a great start, scoring two runs off starter Austen Williams in the first. Sean Coyle singled with one out and scored on a triple by Ryan Court. Nate Freiman added a sacrifice fly. With the game tied at two, Court tripled home Coyle in the third and tied the game in the sixth with a solo homer.
Ty Buttrey worked 4 2/3 innings on three hits, four runs (three earned), five walks and no strikeouts for Portland. Rob Wort pitched 2 1/3 scoreless in relief with a strikeout.
The Sea Dogs open up a seven-game homestand tonight against the Hartford Yard Goats beginning at 6 p.m. from Hadlock Field.
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