Michael Rogers of Portland takes his son Brendan's photo outside Hadlock Field on Thursday, April 12, 2012, before the Portland Sea Dogs' home opener. (Bangor Daily News photo by Troy R. Bennett)
Hadlock Field was less than half full of cold, slightly damp fans tonight as the Portland Sea Dogs took the field against the Binghamton Mets in their home opener. Dark clouds scattering rain and a 48-degree game time temperature spurred one rooter to blurt, “Throw him the heater, it’s cold out,” to starting Dogs pitcher Brock Huntzinger in the first inning.
Portland Sea Dogs first baseman Reynaldo Rodriguez blows on his hands to keep warm and wears his earflaps down Thursday night, April 12, 2012, at the team's home opener at Hadlock Field. (Bangor Daily News photo by Troy R. Bennett)
Portland Sea Dogs leadoff man Juan Carlos Linares belts a home run on the first pitch Thursday night, April 12, 2012, at the home opener. (Bangor Daily News photo by Troy R. Bennett)
The Massabesic High School band gets ready to play the national anthem at the Portland Sea Dogs' home opener Thursday, April 12, 2012. (Bangor Daily News photo by Troy R. Bennett)
