Thunder victimized by 8-run inning

PORTLAND, Maine - Portland scored eight runs in the seventh inning yesterday en route to a 10-3 Eastern League victory over the Trenton Thunder.

The eight runs were the most allowed by the Thunder in one inning this season.

Trenton lost its first series since dropping a three-game series to Akron on May 19-21. The Thunder lost back-to-back games for the first time since May 17 at Binghamton.

Portland broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth inning on a solo homer by centerfielder Bubba Bell off Thunder reliever Alan Horne (0-3).

New Hampshire 4, Reading 2

MANCHESTER, N.H. - Brandon Magee allowed only two runs in six innings to lead the Fisher Cats past the Phillies in the Eastern League.

Gus Milner was 2 for 4 with an RBI for Reading.

Louisville 4, Lehigh Valley 1

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Homer Bailey struck out six batters in 62/3 shutout innings as the Bats beat the IronPigs in the International League.

Jeremy Slayden homered in the ninth for Lehigh Valley's only run.

Lancaster 2, Camden 0

LANCASTER - Eric Junge and four relievers combined for the shutout as the Barnstormers beat the Riversharks in the Atlantic League.

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WP: Junichi Tazawa (7-3). LP: Alan Horne (0-3). HR: T-Chris Malec (2), Noah Hall (1); P-Bubba Bell (5). A: 7,083.

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WP: Brandon Magee (3-3). LP: Tyson Brummett (3-6). Save: Edward Buzachero (2). HR: NH - Brian Dopirak (12), Adam Calderone (8). A: 6,414.

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WP: Homer Bailey (6-5). LP: Gustavo Chacin (0-1). HR: LV-Jeremy Slayden (4). A: 8,371.

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