Portland had lost seven straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 1-12 to make it eight. They came up short against the South Portland Red Riots, falling 12-2. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Red Riots from their previous meeting back in April of 2024.
Portland saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Neiker Fuenmayor Pacheco, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one RBI.
As for South Portland, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-4. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On South Portland's side, Hudson Iacuessa made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out six over four innings pitched. Iacuessa has been consistent: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two triples, two runs, and two RBI. Those two triples gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Ben Morin looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
Back at the plate, Corbin Voisine was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Easton Healy, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portland will head out to face off against Biddeford at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 1.8 runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for South Portland, they are taking a road trip to take on Westbrook at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Riots are facing the Blue Blazes at the right time seeing as the Blue Blazes are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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