Hartford Yard Goats News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

The Hartford Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here are some highlights and lowlights from their recent games:

Wins and Comebacks

- **Yard Goats Rally in 9th for 6th Consecutive Road Victory**: The Yard Goats secured a thrilling 4-0 win against the Bowie Baysox, with Yanquiel Fernandez delivering an RBI single in the ninth inning to break the deadlock.

- **Yard Goats Defeat Sea Dogs 3-2 on Friday Night**: The team came from behind to defeat the Portland Sea Dogs 3-2, scoring single runs in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.

- **Kyle Datres Grand Slam Leads Yard Goats to 8-2 Victory**: Kyle Datres hit a grand slam in the first inning, leading the Yard Goats to an 8-2 victory against the Portland Sea Dogs.

Losses and Close Calls

- **Yard Goats Fall 5-2 In Saturday Night Thriller**: Despite a late rally, the Yard Goats fell short against the Portland Sea Dogs, losing 5-2 in front of a sellout crowd.

- **Yard Goats Fall Short 7-3 to the Sea Dogs**: The Yard Goats were defeated 7-3 by the Portland Sea Dogs, with Phillip Diehl taking the loss.

- **Yard Goats blanked by Binghamton**: The Binghamton Rumble Ponies shut out the Yard Goats 5-0, with Luis Moreno pitching six shutout innings.

Records and Milestones

- **Carson Palmquist Sets New Yard Goats Strikeout Record**: Carson Palmquist set a new franchise record with 13 strikeouts in a single game, although the Yard Goats ultimately lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies.

The Hartford Yard Goats have shown resilience and determination in their recent games, with several come-from-behind victories and individual achievements. Despite some tough losses, the team remains competitive and continues to entertain their fans at Dunkin' Park.