RICHMOND, Va. — Brett Netzer hit a two-run homer in the second inning, and C.J. Chatham was a home run short of the cycle as the Portland Sea Dogs beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 4-2, on Wednesday.
The home run by Netzer scored Marcus Wilson to give the Sea Dogs a 2-0 lead.
After the teams traded runs, the Flying Squirrels cut into the deficit in the seventh inning when Jacob Heyward drew a bases-loaded walk, scoring Hamlet Marte.
The Sea Dogs tacked on another run in the ninth when Jeremy Rivera scored on a wild pitch.
Portland left-hander Daniel McGrath (3-0) picked up a quality start and the win after allowing one run on six hits over six innings. Opposing starter Caleb Baragar (3-4) took the loss in the Eastern League game after giving up three runs and seven hits over 5 2/3 innings.
Zach Houchins homered and singled for the Flying Squirrels.
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