The former Sea Dogs standout is working his way back from an injury and hopes to rejoin the Red Sox rotation this weekend.

Matthew Lugo hits a two-run homer in the seventh, and three Portland pitchers combine on a four-hitter for a 2-1 win over Reading.

Lugo has three hits, including a home run as Portland rolls.

Eddinson Paulino drives in three as Portland wins the first game of the series at Hadlock Field.

Hartford scores 10 runs against Portland relievers, rallying for a 12-5 win.

Portland scores four runs in the ninth inning, but its winning streak ends at five with a 9-6 loss.

Lugo is named the player of the week after hitting .483 in five games.

Phillip Sikes drives in three runs as Portland wins for the ninth time in its last 10 games, 8-5 over New Hampshire.

Mayer extends his hitting streak to 10 games and lifts Portland past New Hampshire.