The Fightin Phils score six runs in the fifth inning and four in the sixth to crush Portland.
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.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox farm report: Pawtucket pitchers making progress
Jalen Beeks, Justin Haley, Chandler Shepherd and William Cuevas – all ex-Sea Dogs – have formed a solid rotation.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Red Sox prospect Mike Shawaryn struggles as Sea Dogs swept in doubleheader
The right-hander’s ERA increases from 3.12 to 3.45 after giving six runs in a 7-1 loss to Reading. Portland also lost the second game, 6-5.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class B softball: Brewer outduels Greely, 1-0
A clutch defensive play helps the Witches finish an undefeated season.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class B baseball: Brewer tops Wells for title on walk-off hit
Josiah Cyr’s bases-loaded single gives the Witches a 3-2 win for their first baseball state championship.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Falmouth takes Class A North title with win over Portland
The top-ranked Yachtsmen break open a close game in the second half, rolling to a 15-6 victory.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Lincoln Academy rallies to win Class C semifinal
Fryeburg Academy opens a 5-0 lead but the Eagles come all the way back, capped by a Nate Simmons goal with 5:41 left for the final margin of 12-11.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Akron powers past Portland
The RubberDucks hit a pair of two-run home runs and beat the Sea Dogs 7-2.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Former Sea Dog was ‘just stuck’ in the system
In 2007, Chris Durbin had few options: Keep playing for little and wait, or leave. He left.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Minor leaguers take a hit in bid for higher pay
Ex-players are suing to force better wages, but recent federal legislation – backed by the majors – may have thrown them a curve.