
The Sea Dogs have won five straight at Hadlock Field and are 14-4 at home since the All- Star break.
Workman (1-0), who was promoted from Single A Salem on August 8, allowed two hits and did not walk a batter while striking out six. He retired the first 12 hitters he faced and received plenty of run support from his teammates.
Bogaerts, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the Boston Red Sox organization by Baseball America, went 2-for-4 with an infield single, a home run, two runs scored and three RBI.
The Sea Dogs also received home runs from Marquez Smith and Ronald Bermudez.
Portland exploded for five runs with two outs in the fourth inning for an 11-0 lead.
The series continues at 7 p.m. tonight, with Portland sending Drake Britton (3-5) to the mound against Altoona’s Kris Johnson (1-1).
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