Around the League

Most of the EL games were postponed due to rain.

Only action in the Eastern League tonight:
Reading defeated Altoona 2-1 (Melvin Dorta started at 3rd and went 0-3)
Erie defeated Bowie 8-3 in 11 innings

Games that were postponed
Harrisburg vs. Akron
Portland vs. New Britain
New Hampshire vs. Connecticut
Trenton vs. Binghamton


The Senators are scheduled to finish their season opener Saturday at 5:05. The game will start in the 10th inning, tied at 5, with Akron at bat.

Saturday’s game originally scheduled for 6:05 will begin 30 minutes after the other game ends, but not before 6:05.

Starters for Saturday’s “second game” will feature prospects from each organization, Harrisburg RHP Shairon Martis vs. Akron LHP David Huff.