Seven strong innings by Chris Hernandez and three home runs help Portland avoid elimination from the playoff race.
Kevin Thomas
Kevin Thomas does not always write about baseball. It just seems that way, starting with his early days covering spring training for the St. Petersburg Times, to his current role of bi-locating at both Hadlock Field and Fenway Park, reporting on the Portland Sea Dogs and Boston Red Sox. In the off-season, he still writes about baseball, while venturing to hockey rinks and basketball arenas, especially when it comes to the University of Maine and local colleges. Thomas has received awards for his work, but his greatest prize is home, which includes one patient wife, nine children and an aging chocolate Labrador.
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On Baseball: Lester’s pace not quite ‘ace’
BOSTON – Jon Lester threw a quality start. That sounds nice when we’re talking about Felix Doubront, a young pitcher still trying to consistently command his pitches. But Lester is the Red Sox ace. And he took the loss Thursday night in a 3-2 defeat to the Baltimore Orioles. Whether Lester is the ace later […]
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On Baseball: Barnes making a new start
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Matt Barnes was a no-show here for his scheduled start with the Portland Sea Dogs Wednesday night. Another pitcher moving on. The Red Sox promoted Barnes, 23, to Triple-A Pawtucket, where he will make his debut Thursday. Barnes was the last of the Sea Dogs’ fearsome foursome. Portland began the year with its […]
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On Baseball: Trade balance put Red Sox on right path
Happy Anniversary. One year ago, the Boston Red Sox looked in the mirror and said to themselves, “this isn’t working.” Addicted to too many long-term contracts and free-agent gambles, the Red Sox jettisoned three high-priced players and a utility infielder to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a mega-trade that signaled bold directions for both teams. […]
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Sea Dogs pitcher proves worthy of promotion
Just up from Salem, the young lefty throws seven shutout innings in his Double-A debut.
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Almanzar triple sparks Sea Dogs win over Fisher Cats, 4-2
The Sea Dogs embark on their final road trip of the year, starting tonight in Trenton and ending next Thursday in Manchester, N.H.
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Sea Dogs’ late rally snuffed by Cats
Portland leaves the bases loaded in an 8-6 loss to New Hampshire as a rally turns into a dud.
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Bogaerts goes west with Sox
Hadlock Field’s decor will remember the shortstop who’s gone but not forgotten.
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Pitching and defense do it for the Sea Dogs
Another start like Monday’s could have Chris Hernandez back in Pawtucket before long.
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On Baseball: A-Rod not only Yankees problem
BOSTON – Alex Rodriguez fielded a simple ground ball during batting practice and, based on the whirring sound of countless cameras, you would have thought it was a moment to be forever remembered. Every move he made drew camera clicks and thousands of eyes watching. Every at-bat at Fenway Park attracted the loudest reaction from […]