A big night from newcomer Joe Perez helped the Curve down Bowie, 8-4. Perez collected four hits, including a home run and a double, along with two RBI to help Altoona claim the series opener.
Tsung Che Cheng and Carter Bins also tallied two RBI while Jackson Glenn worked a pair of walks and a double. Sean Sullivan got the win after allowing two runs over five-and-one-third innings while striking out five.
Game two of the series is tonight.
