Curve Gear Up for Seven Game Homestand
Published on April 30, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA, Pa - The Altoona Curve return home from their eight-game road trip and are ready to kick off the month of May with the first seven games of the 18 that team will play at Blair County Ballpark throughout the month.
It all begins on Friday at 6:35 p.m. as the Curve begin a three game series with the Erie Seawolves (Double-A/Detroit Tigers) and the home stand will conclude with a four game set with the Akron Aeros (Double-A/Cleveland Indians).
Highlighting the homestand will be Sunday's 3:05 p.m. game versus the Seawolves where the Curve will celebrate the first World Series ever played between the Pittsburg Pirates and the Detroit Tigers. In celebration, the Curve will wear 1909 Pirates' Replica Jerseys and the first 2,000 fans through the gates will take home a Baseball Card Poster, presented by the Altoona Mirror. The unique jerseys will be spelled without the "H" at the end of Pittsburgh, as that was the recognized spelling of the city's name during that time. During the game, fans can partake in a silent auction with all proceeds raised benefitting A Season of Sharing charity.
That's just a few of the many promotions the Curve will be offering. Here is a detailed list of all the happenings at BCB for their opening home stand of the month of May:
Friday May 1, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 5:30)
** Curve Umbrella Giveaway (first 2,000 fans of all ages)
Saturday May 2, 2009, 5:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 4:00)
** Fireworks Night, presented by Forney Financial Solutions
Sunday May 3, 2009, 3:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves (Gates Open at 2:00)
** 1909 Pittsburg Pirates Throw Back Jersey Day
** Jersey Off the Back Auction to benefit A Season of Sharing charity
** 1909 Altoona Curve Throwback Jersey Baseball Card Poster, presented by the Altoona Mirror
** Youth Baseball Clinic with Curve players as instructors: Free with a ticket to Sunday's game. Held from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
Monday May 4, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (Gates Open at 5:30)
** Monday Madness - "...Like it's 1999" -- When you come to BCB on this day you'll feel as if you've stepped into the park during the Altoona Curve's inaugural season.
Tuesday May 5, 2009, 5:55 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (Gates Open at 5:00)
** Two for Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo, presented by Atlantic Broadband
** Fans can get two tickets, two hot dogs and two popcorns for the price of one!
Wednesday May 6, 2009, 6:35 p.m. vs. Reading Phillies (Gates Open at 5:30)
** Win it Wednesday! The first 2,000 fans through the gates get Scratch and Win Cards presented by Snyder's of Hanover, Giant Eagle and WTAJ-TV
** WALY Wednesdays! Come see your favorite radio personalities from WALY-FM, 103.9
Thursday May 7, 2009, 10:35 a.m. vs. Reading Phillies (Gates open 9:30 a.m.)
School Kids' Day - A special 10:35 a.m. start time, presented by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association
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