The last time the Akron Aeros were in Portland, the Sea Dogs walked off the field with their first Eastern League Championship. The Aeros, the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, will make their only regular season trip to Hadlock Field this weekend starting with a 7:00 PM game Friday night. Saturday and Sunday are at 1:00 PM.

Last night was a historic night for the Sea Dogs as Portland pitchers struck out a franchise record 19 batters. Starter Clay Buchholz was responsible for 12 strikeouts, just one shy of the franchise record. Jone Lester (2005), AJ Burnett (1999) and Tony Saunders (1996) hold the record with 13 strikeouts.

Pitching prospect Michael Bowden takes the mound for the Sea Dogs tonight.

Friday's Sea Dogs Lineup:
Bryan Prtiz, CF
Cory Keylor, RF
Jeff Natale, DH
Jay Johnson, LF
Andrew Pinckney, 3B
Dusty Brown, C
Eric Crozier, 1B
Zach Borowiak, 2B
Iggy Suarez, SS

Michael Bowden, P

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