Pitching Matchup: RHP David Phelps (NR) vs. RHP Caleb Clay (3-2, 5.45)

In the Standings: Trenton is a game up on second-place New Britain. Portland is in last place, 14.5 games behind Trenton.

PORTLAND
Jackie Bradley Jr - CF
Jeremy Hazelbaker - LF
Marquez Smith - 3B
Reynaldo Rodriguez - DH
Matt Spring - 1B
Dan Butler - C
Peter Hissey - RF
Derrik Gibson - SS
Ryan Dent - 2B
Caleb Clay - RHP

TRENTON 
Jose Pirela - LF
David Adams - 2B
Zoilo Almonte - RF
Luke Murton - 1B
Melky Mesa - CF
J.R. Murphy - C
Rob Segedin - 3B
Neil Medchill - DH
Yadil Mujica - SS
David Phelps - RHP

NOTES: The Thunder's rotation out of the All-Star break, starting with a crucial four-game set in New Britain, will be Dellin Betances, Vidal Nuno, Shaeffer Hall, Brett Marshall and Mikey O'Brien. ... The Thunder's two newbies, J.R. Murphy and Rob Segedin, are a combined 0 for 24 since their arrival in Trenton. 

Mike Ashmore will be covering for the Trenton today, but I'll be here for video purposes. I'll also write a column about why the easy part ends for the Thunder after  today. I'll also be in Staten Island later taking my first look at the Baby Bombers.

VIDEOS: Here are three strikeouts from David Phelps, all from the first inning