We saw a good game, well-pitched (4-3) as a 9th inning comeback against Senators closer Dan Kolb (not that Dan Kolb, I swear he's a different guy than the one on the Brewers) fell short.
It was Portland's 10th straight loss, a streak that has since been snapped.
Both pitchers (Beltran Perez and Frank Brooks for Portland) were very impressive.
Former Mets farmhand Prentice Redman batted cleanup for Harrisburg.
Other than the pitchers I was impressed with a big, tall outfielder for Harrisburg named Cristian Guerrero. He tripled and homered in this game.
I also enjoyed watching Harrisburg's first baseman Josh Whitesell. A few weeks prior I had gotten a blue refractor version of his Bowman Chrome rookie card. That may not mean anything to you but put it this way, if Whitesell ever makes the majors that card is $25 easy.
We had great seats, right behind home plate, even though it was a sellout crowd of about 7,000. Portland switched their affiliation from the Marlins to the Red Sox a few years back and obviously that has been a big boon to the club.
Saw several Papelbon #58 jersey shirts in the crowd.
Prices were cheaper than at Shea, but not by much. A chicken sandwich still costs $5.50.
Sea Dog Biscuit ice cream treats were $2.50 (I think) and were worth every penny. If they ever have "Bark at the Park" Night there I won't be able to take Diesel because the vendors are constantly screaming Sea Dog BISCUIT!. He'd go nuts.
Ambience was good, as it always is for a minor league game. Every half inning was some kind of prize or promotion. In fact, almost every game is a promotional night. We went on Hawaiian Night. Didn't quite get the tie-in. All they did was have a few people in Hawaiian shirts. And Slugger, the mascot wore a grass skirt.
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