Curve and SeaWolves postponed in Erie for second straight day
Published on April 6, 2007 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ERIE- For the second straight day, the Altoona Curve and Erie SeaWolves have had their 2007 Season Opener postponed due to snow and cold temperatures at Erie's Jerry Uht Park. Make up dates have not yet been announced for Thursday and Friday's postponements.
The two clubs will try for the third time to open the 2007 season on Saturday night at 6:35 PM at Jerry Uht Park in downtown Erie.
The Curve are scheduled to play Saturday night in Erie before an off day on Easter Sunday. The team will then continue their season-opening road trip with a three-game series at Akron starting Monday night.
The Home Opener at Blair County Ballpark will take place next Thursday night, April 12th, at 6:35 PM against the Reading Phillies. Ballpark gates will open at 5 PM (4:50 Curve Season Ticket Holders) for the first Curve Happy Hour event of the season, featuring live entertainment and food specials on the Toyota Party Deck. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Curve Schedule Magnet courtesy of AIG, and following the game fans can enjoy the first of 20 spectacular post-game fireworks shows.
In addition, former Curve stars and current Pirates' pitchers Matt Capps, Tom Gorzelanny and Paul Maholm will return to Altoona to participate in a special pre-game ceremony.
Tickets for the Curve's Home Opener on Thursday, April 12th are still available and can be purchased by visiting the Blair County Ballpark Ticket Office weekdays from 9-5 and Saturdays from 10-2, by calling toll-free (877) 99-CURVE or by visiting www.altoonacurve.com.
The Home Opener kicks off a four-game series against Reading, which runs through Sunday, April 15th. On Friday the 13th at 6:35 PM, the first 2,000 fans will take home a Curve Fleece Blanket compliments of the Central PA Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Saturday the 14th's contest against Reading starts at 5:05 PM and features another post-game fireworks extravaganza. The opening series at Blair County Ballpark concludes on Sunday the 15th at 3:05 PM with a Curve Schedule Poster Giveaway to the first 5,000 fans, plus kids run the bases following the game.
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