Article: Sea Dogs enjoying Boston connection at the gate

Kevin Thomas staff writer
Portland Press Herald (Maine)
06-15-2003
Sea Dogs enjoying Boston connection at the gate
Byline: Kevin Thomas staff writer
Edition: FINAL
Section: Sports
Column: Sea Dogs Notebook

Lousy weather. Determined fans.

That has been the trend so far in the Portland Sea Dogs' 10th season. Through 31 homes games, the Sea Dogs have enjoyed their best ticket sales despite the extended winter in Portland.
Obviously, the major reason for the improved attendance can be summed up in two words: Red Sox.

Since the Sea Dogs became the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, ticket sales have been brisk. A record 2,651 season tickets were sold.

And while the no-show count has ...

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