Sea Dogs Defeat Winless Altoona Curve

Franklin Arias' two-run homer helps Portland prevail in series opener

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:26am

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A dynamic, abstract painting featuring sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing a baseball game between the Portland Sea Dogs and Altoona Curve, conveying the energy and movement of the sport.The Portland Sea Dogs' offensive outburst against the winless Altoona Curve is captured in a fractured, cubist-inspired illustration.Altoona Today

The Portland Sea Dogs defeated the Altoona Curve 4-2 in an Eastern League game on Tuesday night. Franklin Arias hit a two-run homer in the third inning to give the Sea Dogs an early lead, and they held on for the victory despite a late home run by Altoona's Derek Berg. Chance Adams earned the win in relief for Portland, while Patrick Halligan recorded the save.

Why it matters

The Sea Dogs' win keeps Altoona winless on the season, as the Curve have now dropped their first 10 games. Portland's offense, led by Franklin Arias, has been a bright spot early in the year as they look to contend in the Eastern League.

The details

In the top of the third inning, Franklin Arias hit a two-run homer to give the Sea Dogs a 2-0 lead. Altoona's Jesus Castillo answered with a solo shot in the bottom half of the inning, but Portland tacked on runs in the fourth and seventh to make it 4-1. Altoona's Derek Berg hit a solo homer in the ninth, but the Curve couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
  • Arias' two-run homer came in the top of the third inning.

The players

Franklin Arias

A Boston Red Sox prospect who hit a two-run homer to lead the Sea Dogs to victory.

Chance Adams

The winning pitcher for the Sea Dogs, striking out four and allowing only one hit over three innings of relief.

Patrick Halligan

The Sea Dogs' closer who recorded the save.

Jesus Castillo

The Altoona Curve player who hit a solo home run in the bottom of the third inning.

Derek Berg

The Altoona Curve player who hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning.

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What they’re saying

“Franklin Arias continues to swing a hot bat for us. That two-run homer was a big lift early in the game.”

— Sea Dogs Manager

What’s next

The Sea Dogs and Curve will continue their series on Wednesday night in Altoona.

The takeaway

The Sea Dogs' win over the winless Altoona Curve showcases their offensive firepower, led by the hot start of prospect Franklin Arias. While Altoona is still searching for its first victory, Portland has established itself as an early contender in the Eastern League.