Sea Dogs Defeat Altoona to Remain Unbeaten

Portland's minor league baseball team extends its winning streak against struggling Altoona squad.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:25am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game, with players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping shapes and planes of color, conveying the fast-paced action and competitive spirit of the minor league contest.A cubist interpretation of the Portland Sea Dogs' victory over the struggling Altoona Curve, highlighting the dynamic energy of the minor league baseball matchup.Portland Today

The Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, defeated the Altoona Curve 5-2 on Monday night to remain unbeaten on the young 2026 season. The Sea Dogs were led by shortstop Franklin Arias, who was promoted to the team late last season and has continued his strong play into the new year.

Why it matters

The Sea Dogs' hot start is an encouraging sign for the Red Sox organization, as the team looks to develop talent that can eventually contribute at the major league level. Meanwhile, the Altoona Curve's winless record to begin the season raises questions about the strength of their roster and their ability to compete in the Eastern League.

The details

Franklin Arias, the Sea Dogs' highly regarded shortstop prospect, went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI to pace the Portland offense. The Sea Dogs also received strong pitching performances from starter Jared Jones and the bullpen, limiting the Curve to just two runs on the night.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Sea Dogs are now 4-0 to start the 2026 season.
  • Altoona remains winless at 0-4 on the year.

The players

Franklin Arias

The shortstop prospect was promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs late in the 2025 season and has continued his strong play to start the 2026 campaign.

Jared Jones

The Sea Dogs' starting pitcher delivered a solid outing, limiting the Altoona Curve to just two runs.

Portland Sea Dogs

The Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, the Sea Dogs are off to a 4-0 start in the 2026 season.

Altoona Curve

The Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Altoona Curve are still searching for their first win of the 2026 season after starting 0-4.

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What they’re saying

“It's always great to get off to a strong start, but we know it's a long season. We'll enjoy this win, but then get right back to work tomorrow.”

— Franklin Arias, Shortstop, Portland Sea Dogs

What’s next

The Sea Dogs and Curve will face off again on Tuesday night in the second game of their three-game series.

The takeaway

The Portland Sea Dogs' hot start to the 2026 season is an encouraging sign for the Boston Red Sox organization, as they look to develop talent that can contribute at the major league level. Meanwhile, the Altoona Curve's winless record raises questions about their ability to compete in the Eastern League this year.