The Hartford Yard Goats utilized 11 hits and some wild Portland pitching to beat the Sea Dogs 6-2 Saturday afternoon at Hadlock Field.
Sea Dogs starter Ty Buttrey (0-2) hit three batters and walked two. He gave up four hits and three runs over 51/3 innings. One of the hits was a solo home run by Pat Valaika.
Hartford starter Harrison Musgrave pitched seven strong innings, allowing three hits and two runs.
The two teams will meet again Sunday at 1 p.m. at Hadlock Field.
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