10 Reasons To Come See The Curve
Published on August 25, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
As the 2009 season's end is quickly approaching, the Altoona Curve remind fans that the team has just six home games remaining at Blair County Ballpark. Looking for a reason to join the Curve in their three-game series with the Trenton Thunder (AA-New York Yankees) from August 25-27 or with the Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) on September 1-3? The Curve have 10 of them:
Topic: Top 10 reasons to come see the Altoona Curve in their final six home games in 2009
10. Hey, these guys are good
-- The Curve sport the best record in the Eastern League South Division at 28-22 since July 1.
9. A chance to help out needy children while enjoying a night at the ballpark
-- Tuesday August 25 will be Sheetz Family Charities "For the Kidz" Night with a jersey off the back auction for brand new "Kidz" themed uniforms the Curve will wear on this special night.
8. More hits than the Rolling Stones
-- To go along with their improved won-loss record the Curve are also leading the Eastern League in batting with a team average of .282 in the 50 games since July 1st.
7. "Ooos and Ahhs" as the sky lights up
-- Despite only having six home games remaining, the Curve will still be wowing the crowd with two spectacular fireworks displays on Tuesday, August 25 and in the final home game of 2009 on September 3.
6. A glimpse into the future
-- Currently in the Curve clubhouse, there are three of the top 62 prospects in all of Major League Baseball: Pirates' 2008 first round draft pick Pedro Alvarez, who leads the E.L. south in batting over the past two months (.357), CF Gorkys Hernandez who is hitting .471 over his last five games heading into the homestand, and RHP Tim Alderson who has not lost a start since June 2
5. Playing for the fans
-- The Curve just completed their second edition of the team's Road to Savings promotion where each win Altoona earns on the selected road trip earns fans $1 off Grandstand and Terrace level seats. The Curve maximized savings for the fans earning the highest discount possible with a 5-2 record. That means Terrace level seats will be $3 and Grandstand seating will be an amazingly low $1 for the Curve's game on Wednesday, August 26 against the Trenton Thunder.
4. Major Leaguers in Altoona
-- Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Donnie Veal will make a rehab start with Altoona on Thursday August 27. Veal has allowed just one hit in his three previous rehab starts for the Curve.
3. Curve Family Values
-- There are two more Two-for-Tuesdays remaining on the home schedule where fans can enjoy two-for-one deals on tickets, hot dogs and popcorn courtesy of Atlantic Broadband. Also, there are two more Win-It Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays left in 2009. So, no matter what your interests may be, the Curve have something for you.
2. Gifts that keep on giving
-- For the second to last home contest of the 2009 season, not only will fans be treated to a game with the division leading Akron Aeros on a "Win It Wednesday", but the Curve will also be giving fans a chance to grab up tons of savings in their first-ever Gift Card Grab following the September 2 game. Among the featured businesses in the giveaway are: Meineke, Snap Fitness, Tom & Joes, Big Mouth Subs, Pepsi, Creekside Inn Restaurant, Gardner's Candy, Cresson Springs Family Restaurant, Fanelli's Italian Villa, Taco the Town, Jed's Country Cooking, Greenwood Pools and Spas, Steel City Samiches, Sheetz, Holiday Inn Express, Oakhurst Tea Room, Jethro's, Gallikers, FYE/Saturday Matinee, Comfort Inn, Chuck E Cheese, Johnstown Chiefs, Kitty hawk Restaurant, The Bull Pen, Dominos, Stromboli Express, Athenian Café
1. The man, the myth, the legend... Ray Chang
-- The only baseball player of Chinese descent in minor league baseball, Ray Chang continues to amaze fans with his unbelievable glove in the infield and a bat that has him hitting better than .300 (.309) since joining Altoona on July 4th. If you need more proof of Chang's excellence, come on out to BCB and enjoy his highlight reel on the video board and his artistry on the field.
A complete listing of all the happenings over the final six home games this season for the Curve are detailed below:
Tuesday August 25, 2009 - Trenton Thunder (AA-New York Yankees) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Sheetz Family Charities "For the Kidz" night: The Curve will be wearing brand new "Kidz" themed jersey that will be silently auctioned throughout the ballgame with all proceeds going to Sheetz Family Charities.
Two-For-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband: Fans can enjoy two-for-one deals on tickets, hot dogs and popcorn.
Post-game fireworks, ball launch to benefit Sheetz Family Charities, and Kidz Run the Bases
Wednesday August 26, 2009 - Trenton Thunder (AA-New York Yankees) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Road to Savings: With the Curve's 5-2 record over their last road trip fans save $5 off Grandstand and Terrace level seats. Terrace Level tickets will be just $3 and Grandstand seating will cost just $1.
Win-It-Wednesday presented by WALY 103.9 and WTAJ: The first 2,000 fans into BCB will receive a guaranteed winning scratch off ticket
Thursday August 27, 2009 - Trenton Thunder (AA-New York Yankees) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9: Fans receive half off on small sodas and 16 oz Miller Lite draft beer.
Tuesday September 1, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Two-For-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband: Fans can enjoy two-for-one deals on tickets, hot dogs and popcorn.
Wednesday September 2, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Win-It-Wednesday presented by Snyders of Hanover, Giant Eagle, WALY 103.9 and WTAJ: The first 2,000 fans into BCB will receive a guaranteed winning scratch off ticket
Gift Card Grab: Dozens of local businesses have donated gift cards for fans to grab up in the outfield following Wednesday's contest
Thursday September 3, 2009 - Akron Aeros (AA-Cleveland Indians) at Altoona Curve 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Final home game of the 2009 season
Field of Dreams Pre-Game Ceremony
Post-Game Fireworks
Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9: Fans receive half off on small sodas and 16 oz Bud Light draft beer.
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