On the mound: RHP Mikey O'Brien (7-7, 4.20) vs. LHP Chris Hernandez (1-0, 2.25)

In the standings: After Saturday night's loss (check out Ed Morlock's gamer here), the and the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 7-3 win Saturday afternoon, the Thunder are back to just 2.5 up for the EL East's 2nd playoff spot. Portland is four back.

LINEUPS
THUNDER
Williams CF
Flores LF
Pirela 2B
Gary Sanchez C
Angelini SS
Roller 1B
Gamel RF
Yeral Sanchez DH
Corona 3B

PORTLAND
Wilkerson CF
Marrero SS
Cecchini 3B
J.C. Linares RF
Almanzar DH
Vasquez C
Shaw 1B
Dent LF
Gibson 2B

Notes: The Thunder called up RHP Charley Short from Tampa before the game. Short was 4-1 with a 2.20 ERA in 25 games. The move puts the Thunder's active roster back at 25. It had been basically (notwithstanding the corresponding moves of Graham Stoneburner to Scranton and Scottie Allen up from Tampa and Neil Medchill going straight from the DL to the RailRiders) at 24 since Rigoberto Arrebato went to the DL August 17.

Also, today is the much-loved Bring Your Dog to the Park Day, so if you really want to come to the game but can't find someone to watch your dog, you are in luck!