Four pitchers combine on a five-hitter as Portland regains the Eastern League’s Northeast Division lead.

Connelly Early and two relievers limit the Fisher Cats as first-place Portland comes away with a 3-1 victory.

Portland has just five hits in the two losses, four of them singles.

Romero has three hits and drives in two in Portland’s, 9-1 win over Harrisburg.

Home runs by Elih Marrero and Mikey Romero help Portland maintain its slim lead in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division.

Three Portland pitchers combine on a five-hitter, leading the way to a much-needed 8-0 victory.

Portland’s offense manages just three hits through eight innings, then gets three runs on three hits in the ninth with the game out of reach.

The Patriots cut Portland’s lead in the Eastern League’s Northeast Division second-half standings to 4 1/2 games.