Jake Bennett struck out eleven batters and allowed one run with a low pitch count, while the bullpen added eight more strikeouts. Worcester produced only one extra-base hit, went hitless with runners in scoring position, and suffered a major eleventh-inning collapse when Wyatt Olds allowed five runs. Franklin Arias had another hitless night, though he reached base via a walk. Portland still won comfortably with contributions across the lineup, including a home run from Johanfran Garcia, two doubles from Nelly Taylor, and five innings from Hayden Mullins, building a 7-0 lead after two. Another team’s momentum ended with a loss marked by repeated defensive errors.
"The pitching was solid throughout the night, starting with Jake Bennett striking out eleven Red Wings ( Nationals AAA) and allowing one run. Bennett's pitch count was only at 73 so he could have conceivably gone longer, but the bullpen was fine throughout the night and recorded 8 more Ks."
"Worcester lacked an extra base hit besides Matt Lloyd's solo shot and also went hitless in eight chances with runners in scoring position. But they played with their food for too long and, by virtue of Wyatt Olds allowing five runs (four earned) in the eleventh, the food got all over them."
"behind the rest of the lineup and a good five innings out of Hayden Mullins, a guy who's becoming the dependable workhorse of Portland's rotation, the Sea Dogs didn't need Arias to put away the Fightin Phils' ( Phillies AA). Johanfran Garcia got his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning and Nelly Taylor had two doubles."
"This was a feel good win where everyone contributed: even though every single batter struck out at least once on the night, everyone aside from the nine-hole hitter got on base once, as well. The result was a 7-0 lead after two and a game that the Sea Dogs could coast through."
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