TRENTON, N.J. – Portland starter Josh Stevens struck out 11 over seven shutout innings as the Sea Dogs defeated the Trenton Thunder 2-1 on Tuesday night.

The Thunder (23-24) got a pair of singles from Kevin Thompson and a double by Aaron Rifkin off Stevens (6-1).

The Sea Dogs (27-19) got their runs in the sixth inning off Trenton starter Eddy Lantigua. Portland loaded the bases with one out and got a two-run single from Kevin Haverbusch.

Lantigua (1-1) allowed two runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out six.

Lumberjacks vs. Spirit tonight

The Bangor Lumberjacks hope to return to action tonight when they visit Lynn, Mass., to take on the North Shore Spirit. The Lumberjacks opened last Thursday with a win in Allentown, Pa., but their next four games have been postponed by rain.

After Wednesday and Thursday games against the Spirit, the Lumberjacks return to Maine for their home opener Friday at 7:15 p.m. against the New Jersey Jackals at Mahaney Diamond in Orono.

The Lumberjacks play a three-game series against the Jackals and another three-game set against the Elmira (N.Y.) Pioneers before returning to the road for six games.