"Nick Sogard capped off a three-hit day Tuesday with two more hits in the leadoff spot on Wednesday. But the real difference-maker offensively was a guy who struck out four times Tuesday... Abraham Toro! He went yard in the fifth with a solo shot that would represent the fourth straight inning the WooSox scored a run off the Bulls ( Rays AAA) and that's all Worcester needed off the very effective pitching Chad Tracy managed all night."
"Connelly Early, who's still a candidate in my mind to make his Major League debut next month, gave up three runs via a home run in the fourth but settled back down for the fifth, as his final line read three runs on three hits and a walk and a strikeout. Chris Murphy was absolute nails coming out of the pen, as were Alex Hoppe and Hobie Harris. Of course, it's always nice when you outhit your opponents 10-4."
"Portland left 14 on in a back-and-forth contest that started with Dalton Rogers striking out nine but holding a razor-thin 2-0 lead, and then Jack Anderson got taken for a ride in the ninth after pitching very solidly the previous two frames. Neither Brooks Brannon showcasing his power yet again nor Allan Castro gutting out three doubles on the night could save Portland from blowing a two-run lead in the eleventh."
"Devin Futrell doesn't really have the stuff to strike people out, but he is a groundball machine, getting 19 outs in just 78 pitches and allowing just a run on five hits. This has been a huge year of growth for the Vanderbilt alum, who turns 23 in a couple of weeks, and I'm excited to see how his stuff evolves next year."
Nick Sogard produced multiple hits and Abraham Toro hit a fifth-inning solo home run that provided Worcester the margin of victory. Chad Tracy managed effective pitching, and Connelly Early allowed three runs but stabilized to finish with three runs on three hits, a walk, and a strikeout. Chris Murphy, Alex Hoppe, and Hobie Harris delivered strong relief appearances, and Worcester outhit its opponent 10-4. Portland left 14 runners on base and lost in the eleventh after Dalton Rogers and Jack Anderson had mixed results, despite offensive contributions from Brooks Brannon and Allan Castro. Devin Futrell worked efficiently as a groundball specialist, and Franklin Arias extended his hitting streak.
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