Cole Sturgeon of Portland is met by teammate Danny Mars, right, after hitting a home run in the sixth inning.

Esteban Quiroz of Portland is met by teammate Luke Tendler after coming in to score in the third inning.

Esteban Quiroz of Portland hit a three-run homer in the first inning to get the scoring started.

Cole Sturgeon of Portland easily steals second base as Brendan Rodgers of Hartford has to come off the bag to handle the throw in the second inning.

Cole Sturgeon of Portland easily steals second base as Brendan Rodgers of Hartford has to come off the bag to handle the throw in the second inning.

Portland starting pitcher Kyle Hart throws a pitch during Game 1 of the Sea Dogs doubleheader against Hartford on Tuesday at Hadlock Field.

Jeremy Rivera of Portland leaps to snag a liner for the second out in the third inning.