Game Details
Harrisburg Senators (9-6 , 43-41 Overall) vs. Erie SeaWolves (13-4, 49-36 Overall)
Pitching Matchup: Alex Clemmey (3-5, 4.37 ERA) vs. Max Alba (1-3, 5.83 ERA)
Date: July 12, 2026 | 1:35 PM | Game: 16 (85 Overall) | Road Game: 11 (45th Overall)
Location: UPMC Park | Erie, PA
Game 6 Storyline and Notes
The Sens and SeaWolves play the final game of their 6 game set today at UPMC Park. The Sens will once again look to win the series, currently holding a 3 games to 2 lead. The Senators are hopeful that history is on their side as each of the three series the teams have played have ended in the series winning team winning 4 of 6 games. Erie currently holds a 12-11 lead in the season series.
The Senators hand the ball to Alex Clemmey looking to build off his last outing earlier this series. Clemmey got a no decision in Game 1 of the series but pitched outstanding. He went 6 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits, walking 2 and striking out 5. Clemmey has pitched extremely well in July thus far. He last earned a win in his outing against Chesapeake at the end of June. Alex has lowered his ERA to 4.37 over his last few starts.
Erie will counter with RHP Max Alba. Alba has not pitched more than four innings in his previous three starts. He last pitched against the Senators in Game 1 and held the Senators at bay through four innings. He allowed 2 hits, walked 2 and struck out 3 in the effort. Alba was roughed up in the previous outing against Chesapeake allowing 5 runs on 7 hits, 2 home runs, walking 1 and striking out 2.
Senators and SeaWolves for some matinee Sunday baseball in a deciding Game 6. There will be a two game swing in the standings with the outcome of today’s game, just before the All Star Break. Lineups are out and below. First pitch coming up at 1:35 PM.
Harrisburg Senators Lineup: 1. Sam Petersen LF 2. Devin Fitz-Gerald 3B 3. Branden Boissiere 1B 4. TJ White RF 5. Sam Brown DH 6. Kervin Pichardo 2B 7. Max Romero Jr C 8. Cortland Lawson SS 9. Johnathan Thomas CF
Erie SeaWolves Lineup: 1. Seth Stephenson CF 2. Justice Bigbie LF 3. Andrew Jenkins DH 4. Garrett Pennington 1B 5. Max Burt SS 6. EJ Exposito 3B 7. Patrick Lee RF 8. Joey Campagna C 9. Viandel Pena 2B
Senators - Erie SeaWolves Game 5 Recap
LAST GAME RECAP
Another night and another game where the Sens couldn’t get things rolling offensively. Senators starter Josh Randall pitched 6 innings allowing 6 runs on 6 hits, walking 4 and striking out 7. There were moments in yesterday’s game where Randall was impressive. Erie has come up with timely hitting the last two games of this series and last night was no different. The SeaWolves were 3-6 with runners in scoring position and only left 5 runners on base. Meanwhile, the Senators struggled to get runners into scoring position and were 0-2 on the evening but left 8 on base. Reliever Jhancarlos Lara pitched an inning and struggled with his command walking 3 batters. Holden Powell added a scoreless inning in relief.
The SeaWolves offense got started with two big innings in the 3rd and 4th innings. Once again the top of their lineup had a good evening and ex Senator Viandel Pena once against provided key offense going 1-3 with 2 RBIs. The Senators offense, who didn't provide much of a threat the entire evening countered with six hits from six different players.
Erie strolled to a 6-0 win and to take their second game of the season and to take a one game lead on the season series.
Harrisburg Senators Schedule
Up Next…
On Deck…
After today’s Game 6 the Senators will head home for a few days during Major League Baseball’s All Star Week in Philadelphia. A much needed few days off for a team, who despite the outcome of today’s game, is very much in the thick of the 2nd half division race. An opportunity to reset and get ready for the dog days of summer stretch run of 50+ games.
In the hole…
When the Senators converge back on City Island they will do so welcoming the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the AA affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Fisher Cats currently sit in 3rd place in the Northeast Division at 9-8 in the second half and 43-41 overall. The series will be an unusual 3 game series. Game 1 is Friday, July 17th with first pitched schedule for 7 PM.
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