Corley's Big Hit Sends Away Senators, 4-3 In Ten
Published on July 20, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA - Brad Corley's book-rule double over the right field wall propelled the Altoona Curve to an exciting 4-3 win in 10 innings against the Harrisburg Senators at Blair County Ballpark on Sunday night.
Miguel Perez led off the inning with a base hit and scored the game-winner that propelled the Curve to even the four game series at two games apiece.
The Curve (43-56) had a 1-0 lead through four innings thanks to an Anthony Webster RBI double that scored Melvin Dorta.
Harrisburg drew even in the top of the fourth with an RBI groundout off starter Kyle Bloom. Bloom pitched 4 2/3 innings and struck out five batters.
Harrisburg (56-43) took a 2-1 lead in the top of the seventh inning, and the way Senator's starter Jordan Zimmermann was throwing; it looked as if the Curve were headed for their third straight loss. Altoona would not quit, plating a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh.
Pinch-hitter Jason Bowers smacked a single into right field that scored Jason Delaney along with Angel Gonzalez, who in his Double-A debut hustled all the way from first base to score on the Bowers single.
Juan Mateo allowed a run in the top of the eighth to give the Senators to tie the contest, 3-3. Matt Rogelstad's RBI double drew the Senators even before Corley's heroics in the tenth inning.
Dave Davidson (3-2) tossed 2/3 innings off scoreless relief to get the win, while Tim Bittner (1-3) was charged with the loss.
Altoona will open a five-game series against the Akron Aeros on Monday night at 5:35 p.m. in game one of a double-header. Josh Hill (4-11, 5.17) will make the start for Altoona in the first game while Brian Holliday (0-1, 12.27) will make his second start of the season for the Curve.
On Monday, the Curve will officially plea for movie star Will Ferrell to come to Altoona in a variety of ways. Fans are also urged to come hungry to Monday's game to enjoy great food specials. Curve Burgers will be half price, courtesy of Atlantic Broadband. Great seats for Monday's double-header and the remaining Curve homestand, which lasts through Thursday, are still available. Fans can obtain tickets over the phone by calling 877-99-CURVE, online at AltoonaCurve.com or in person at the BCB box office.
NOTES - Sunday's game lasted 3:28 and is the longest contest of the year for Altoona. The start of Sunday's game was delayed 1:34 because of rain, but was uninterrupted once is started...The Curve have played 10 innings four different times this year. A Curve game has not gone into the 11th inning yet this year.
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