The Yard Goats’ Comeback Kings: How Hartford Rallied from a 4-1 Deficit to Win 12-5 against Portland in an Eastern League Matchup

The Hartford Yard Goats came back from a 4-1 deficit to win 12-5 against the Portland Sea Dogs in an Eastern League matchup held in Hartford, Connecticut. This was the third straight game in which the Yard Goats staged a comeback to secure victory.

Sterlin Thompson played a crucial role in the comeback, going 3 for 4 with a home run, double, and three RBI. His performance helped propel the team ahead of Portland in the Northeast Division standings. Nick Yorke had a strong showing for the Sea Dogs, going 2 for 4 and scoring twice. Portland initially took a 4-1 lead after Yorke’s two-run double and an RBI triple by Matthew Lugo in the third inning.

Pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez had a solid performance for Portland, striking out eight batters and allowing only one hit through five innings. However, the Sea Dogs’ bullpen struggled to maintain their lead as they ultimately fell to defeat.

The Sea Dogs will look to bounce back as they begin a six-game homestand against the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday.