Sea Dogs rally past Fisher Cats with late-game heroics

Top Red Sox prospect Franklin Arias leads Portland to third straight win with three-hit performance.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:43pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with sharp planes of green, brown, and white overlapping to create a dynamic, multi-angled visual representation of the action on the field.A cubist interpretation of the dramatic late-inning comeback by the Portland Sea Dogs against their Eastern League rivals.Portland Today

The Portland Sea Dogs came from behind to defeat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 2-1 on Saturday at Hadlock Field. Nate Baez drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning, while Franklin Arias, the Red Sox's No. 2 prospect, went 3-for-4 and scored a run to lead the Sea Dogs to their third consecutive victory.

Why it matters

The Sea Dogs' win over their Eastern League rivals keeps them in contention in the early part of the season, as they look to build on last year's success and make a push for the playoffs. Arias' continued strong play is also an encouraging sign for the Red Sox organization, which views him as a key part of their future.

The details

Marvin Alcantara tied the game for Portland with an RBI double in the fifth inning, before Baez's sacrifice fly gave the Sea Dogs the lead. Starter John Holobetz pitched four innings, allowing one run on three hits and striking out nine, while Jorge Juan earned the win with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • Portland has now won three straight games.

The players

Franklin Arias

The Red Sox's No. 2 rated prospect, who went 3-for-4 with a run scored in the game.

Nate Baez

Drove in the winning run for the Sea Dogs with a sacrifice fly in the fifth inning.

John Holobetz

The Portland starting pitcher, who allowed one run on three hits over four innings with nine strikeouts.

Jorge Juan

Earned the win in relief for the Sea Dogs with 1 2/3 innings of scoreless pitching.

Ismael Munguia

Drove in the Fisher Cats' lone run with an RBI single in the fourth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Franklin Arias continues to show why he's one of the top prospects in the Red Sox system. His bat is really heating up, and that's great to see for the Sea Dogs as they look to build on last season's success.”

— Sea Dogs Manager

What’s next

The Sea Dogs will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they take on the Fisher Cats again on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

The Sea Dogs' comeback victory, led by their top prospect Franklin Arias, demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to win close games - a valuable trait as they aim to contend in the Eastern League this season.