Maine native makes the start against Reading…Let’s count to 10.

The first Mainer in franchise history is Mike MacDonald, who makes his second start of the season for Portland.

The Sea Dogs continue their 8-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Reading Phillies…After winning the first 4 games of the stand against New Hampshire, the ‘Dogs have dropped the last two, losing 11–4 last night…Camden, Maine native Mike MacDonald, who became the first Mainer to play for the Sea Dogs on July 8th at Trenton, makes his second Double-A start…MacDonald hurt his left hamstring five batters into his first appearance with Portland and was activated from the disabled list earlier today…The righty made two starts at Hadlock Field as a member of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in 2006.

With last night’s loss, the ‘Dogs are 3–8 against the Reading Phillies and a combined 11–33 against Binghamton, Reading and Trenton…After tomorrow’s game, the ‘Dogs go back to playing New Hampshire (four at Manchester) and three versus Trenton (at Hadlock Field).

Let’s count to 10

1. Tonight is MacDonald’s first start at Hadlock Field as a member of the ‘Dogs.
2. Two more hits for Jackie Bradley Jr. last night/
3. Portland is playing 30 of 33 against Trenton and New Hampshire since June 23rd — currently these are the three games against a different opponent.
4. Upcoming roadtrip for the Sea Dogs is a four-game set in New Hampshire
5. Five hits for Dan Butler and Reynaldo Rodriguez this homestand.
6. Six homers for Matt Spring this season.
7. Chris Hernandez ranks 7th in the Eastern League in ERA (3.13)
8. Number of starts made by Drake Britton, who allowed a tied a career-high with eight runs allowed last night.
9. Number of multi-hit games for Marquez Smith.
10. Number of multi-hit games for Jackie Bradley Jr.

Lineups for Tuesday (7:00 PM start)

Reading: James 8, Hernandez 4, Ruf 3, Tripp DH, Castro 9, Asche 5, Valle 2, Abreu 7, Hanzawa 6, RHP Julio Rodriguez (5–3, 3.84)

Portland: Bradley Jr. 8, Hazelbaker 7, Smith 5, Rodriguez 3, Brentz DH, Butler 2, Hissey 9, Gibson 6, Dent 4, RHP Mike MacDonald (0–0, 13.50)

Game Notes

Chris Carpenter Interview

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