Altoona Beats Sea Dogs for First Win of Season

The Altoona Curve earn their first victory of the 2026 campaign against the Portland Sea Dogs.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:39am

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A fractured, abstract painting using bold geometric shapes and vibrant colors to depict the energy and movement of a baseball game.A cubist interpretation of the action on the field as the Altoona Curve defeat the Portland Sea Dogs in an early-season minor league matchup.Portland Today

The Altoona Curve baseball team defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 5-3 on Tuesday night, earning their first win of the 2026 season. The game was played at Hadlock Field in Portland, Maine, home of the Sea Dogs minor league franchise.

Why it matters

The Sea Dogs are a popular local team in Portland, with a loyal fanbase that packs the stands at Hadlock Field. This early-season win for the visiting Altoona Curve is an important boost for the team as they look to turn their season around after a tough start.

The details

The Curve jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the top of the second inning and held on for the victory. Altoona starting pitcher Jared Jones threw 6 strong innings, allowing just 2 runs on 4 hits. The Sea Dogs mounted a late comeback attempt but fell short, dropping their record to 1-5 on the young season.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 18, 2026.
  • First pitch was delayed by 30 minutes due to inclement weather.

The players

Jared Jones

The starting pitcher for the Altoona Curve, who earned the win by throwing 6 solid innings.

Portland Sea Dogs

The minor league baseball team based in Portland, Maine that lost the game to the Altoona Curve.

Altoona Curve

The minor league baseball team that earned their first win of the 2026 season by defeating the Portland Sea Dogs.

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What they’re saying

“It was a tough loss, but we'll bounce back. The fans were great tonight and we appreciate their support.”

— Brock Holt, Manager, Portland Sea Dogs

What’s next

The Sea Dogs will look to even their record when they host the New Hampshire Fisher Cats for a three-game series starting on Thursday.

The takeaway

Despite the early-season struggles, the Portland Sea Dogs remain a beloved part of the local sports landscape in Maine. This loss to the Altoona Curve is just one game, and the team will look to rebound in front of their passionate fanbase in the coming days.