Yoeilin Cespedes drove in two runs as the Sea Dogs outlasted the Flying Squirrels 5-4 in 13 innings. Both teams left runners on base—the Sea Dogs stranded eight while the Flying Squirrels left a troubling 18—in a marathon that pushed the Sea Dogs to 61-60 and knocked the Flying Squirrels to 71-49. The teams return to the field Thursday when the Sea Dogs visit the Flying Squirrels.
Cespedes went 1-for-5 but made the at-bat count, launching a home run that proved essential in the Sea Dogs' survival bid.
The Flying Squirrels had the tools to win—runners reached base in abundance—but could not execute when it mattered most, squandering 18 scoring chances across the extended contest.
After 13 innings, the Sea Dogs had found a way; the Flying Squirrels, despite their regular-season record, had not.
The Sea Dogs are coming off a win, 3-7 over their last 10. The Flying Squirrels are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Sea Dogs are up next at Flying Squirrels (Aug 27-29). The Flying Squirrels are up next home vs Sea Dogs (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PORPortland Sea Dogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| RICRichmond Flying Squirrels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler McDonough LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Turner CF | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brooks Brannon 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahbram Liendo P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronald Rosario C | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry Godbout SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Mason White SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Caden Rose 3B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Ferguson 1B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Yoeilin Cespedes 2B | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nelly Taylor RF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hayden Mullins P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Carlson P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reidis Sena P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Wu-Yelland P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Mullins | 5.2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Max Carlson | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Reidis Sena | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jeremy Wu-Yelland | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Ahbram Liendo | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | POR 100.0 | 9.9 | |
| B13 | POR 90.1 | 4.8 | |
| B13 | POR 94.9 | 8.6 | |
| B13 | POR 86.3 | 8.4 | |
| B13 | POR 80.6 | 9.3 | |
| T13 | POR 89.9 | 1.4 | |
| T13 | POR 91.3 | 0.6 | |
| T13 | POR 91.9 | 0.9 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.