Blue Jays Minor League Team Makes Odd History Against Sea Dogs

The first 10 runs of the game were scored without either team getting a base hit.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 9:09pm

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A fractured, geometric painting in bold colors representing the unusual baseball game where the first 10 runs were scored without a hit, capturing the raw energy and unpredictability of the sport.An abstract, cubist interpretation of the chaotic, record-breaking start to the Sea Dogs-Fisher Cats game, where the first 10 runs were scored without a single base hit.Portland Today

In a bizarre game between the Portland Sea Dogs and New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the first 10 runs were scored without either team recording a base hit. The Fisher Cats scored 8 runs in the top of the second inning on a series of walks, hit-by-pitches, and wild pitches, setting a record for most runs scored in an inning without a hit. The Sea Dogs also scored 2 runs in the first inning without a hit. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, this has never happened at the Major League level since 1961, and research is ongoing to see if it has occurred in the minor leagues.

Why it matters

This highly unusual game highlights the unpredictable nature of baseball, where even the most seasoned professionals can witness something that has never happened before. It also underscores how weather conditions and pitcher control can dramatically impact the flow of a game, leading to bizarre statistical anomalies.

The details

In the bottom of the first inning, the Sea Dogs scored 2 runs without a hit, with the runs coming on a hit-by-pitch, a double steal, a wild pitch, and a sacrifice fly. In the top of the second, the Fisher Cats exploded for 8 runs without a hit, scoring on a series of walks, hit-by-pitches, and wild pitches by Sea Dogs pitchers. The first base hit of the game came after 10 runs had already been scored.

  • The game started 45 minutes late due to a quick-moving snowstorm that hit Portland.
  • The first 10 runs were scored in the first and second innings.

The players

Jorge Juan

A Sea Dogs pitcher who came into the game in the second inning but could not record an out.

Chad Epperson

The Sea Dogs manager, who has spent his entire adult life in pro baseball and has never seen anything like this game.

Hayden Mullins

The Sea Dogs starting pitcher, who struck out the side in the first inning but lost control in the second, walking five batters and being pulled from the game.

Fernando Perez

The Fisher Cats pitcher who hit two batters in the first inning, leading to the Sea Dogs' first two runs.

Ismael Munguia

The Fisher Cats player who hit the first base hit of the game after 10 runs had already been scored.

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What they’re saying

“One of those things. Baseball is a crazy game.”

— Chad Epperson, Sea Dogs Manager

“I'm not making excuses, because it shouldn't be to that extreme. Unfortunately it was. … We've got to figure it out.”

— Chad Epperson, Sea Dogs Manager

What’s next

The Sea Dogs and Fisher Cats will continue their series with games on Wednesday and Thursday.

The takeaway

This highly unusual game showcases the unpredictable nature of baseball and how weather conditions and pitcher control can lead to bizarre statistical anomalies, even at the professional level. It serves as a reminder that in a sport with a long history, there are still new and surprising moments to be witnessed.