Their opponents were once again the Connecticut Defenders, same as the last time we were there two weeks ago.
The Defenders had the upper hand that day, but maybe the Sea Dogs would prevail this time.
After the crazy 16-11 slugfest we witnessed at Fenway Park the day before, we figured things would have to be a bit calmer. Not so fast, however, as this contest was settled by a score of 20-15!
The Sea Dogs rapped out a franchise record 23 hits, so they must have been the winners, right? Nope, as those hits only resulted in the 15 runs. The Defenders were much more efficient, needing only 20 hits to get their 20 runs.
The game was about as wacky as the final score indicates. Despite the 15 runs, the 'Dogs only scored in two innings, tallying five in the second and a whopping ten in the sixth. The ten-spot put "us" up 15-12, but Connecticut scored seven in the eighth (after having racked up eight in th
e third) plus one in the ninth to win the game.Despite the outcome, we had a fun time. It's always good to see Slugger the Sea Dog in action, and we enjoyed seeing the lighthouse rise out of centerfield when Josh Reddick hit a home run.
The hitters on both teams enjoyed themselves as well. The pitchers all probably would rather forget the whole thing!
Also on the plus side for us was the weather was much warmer this time around, so we were able enjoy our favorite Hadlock snack - Sea Dog biscuits!
Some former Sea Dogs were also having a good time with their current teams: Justin Masterson, for example, started for the Red Sox against the Yankees Sunday night and picked up the win.
Hot pitching prospect Michael Bowden was called up from Triple-A Pawtucket for the game and chipped in with two no-hit innings. Recent call-up Hunter Jones also pitched well.
Biggest news of all was Jacoby Ellsbury's straight steal of home. An exciting play you don't see very often. And the exclamation point on the Sox' sweep of those you-know-what Yankees!
Missing from the Sea Dogs lineup was fan-favorite and infield fixture Iggy Suarez. The news was good, however - he was finally called up to Triple-A! Maybe only temporarily as Gil Velazquez was sent down from the Red Sox to make room for the returning Julio Lugo. But good for Iggy!
We also enjoyed catching the highlights of the Texas-Baltimore game, as another former Sea Dog standout, outfielder David Murphy, gunned down a runner at the plate and hit his first home run of the season. That's showing off all the skills!
Murphy was traded to Texas in one of our least favorite deals ever, the one thta brought the underachieving Eric Gagne to Boston. Also departing the Sox in that deal was southpaw Kason Gabbard. Good news is that the Sox have reacquired Gabby and assigned him to Pawtucket.
We were also glad to see Jonathan Van Every added right back to the Red Sox roster after completing a rehab stint at Pawtucket. Van Every wasn't a Sea Dog, but we remember him from his Double-A days with the Akron Aeros. We always like to see a longtime minor leaguer make the big club, just as Sea Dog Jeff Bailey had a couple of days before.
We were also glad to see Jonathan Van Every added right back to the Red Sox roster after completing a rehab stint at Pawtucket. Van Every wasn't a Sea Dog, but we remember him from his Double-A days with the Akron Aeros. We always like to see a longtime minor leaguer make the big club, just as Sea Dog Jeff Bailey had a couple of days before.
So many former Sea Dogs are now with the Red Sox that they don't have enough room for all their "shirts" at Hadlock Field.
But, they'd better make room for the next one soon!
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