Portland scores eight runs in the first inning, highlighted by a Pedro Castellanos grand slam, and wins its fourth in a row.

Frank DiChiara records a goal and two assists as the Royals take Game 2 of the ECHL first-round series.

Hudson Potts homers twice and drives in five runs in Portland’s 12-5 win over the Rumble Ponies.

Sea Dogs relievers allow just two runs in 8 2/3 innings and Portland scores the winning run on an error.

Portland drops its series finale in Pennsylvania despite giving up only three hits.

Brayan Bello strikes out 10 and walks one in five innings in his season debut for Portland.

New Hampshire scores four runs in the seventh and spoils a solid effort by Portland starting pitcher Brandon Walter.

Brandon Walter’s stock has climbed since he has gotten healthy and stronger following Tommy John surgery in college.

The team will host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday evening in the season opener.