Curve Lose Extra Inning Battle
Published on July 3, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
READING, PA - Phillies OF Michael Taylor crossed the plate in the bottom of the 11th to give Reading a 4-3 win over Altoona in the finale of a four game series at First Energy Park.
Taylor doubled in a run as part of a two run second inning, he finished the night 1-for-6 with a double an RBI and a run scored.
Curve C Steve Lerud singled in a run and starting pitcher Kyle Bloom helped out his own cause by singling home Lerud to even the game at two. After hitting a home run last night OF Jose Tabata continued swinging the bat well with a 3-for-5 night.
Pirates No. 1 prospect Pedro Alvarez returned to action Friday with a 1-for-3 effort at the plate with a double and two strikeouts.
Altoona (28-53) returns home for a six game home stand beginning Saturday night against Bowie. RHP Derek Hankins (0-2, 5.82) will be on the mound for Altoona and Ryohei Tanaka (0-0, 0.00) will make his first double-A start of the season for Bowie. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with radio coverage starting at 6:35 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM and the Curve Radio Network.
Following Saturday's game fans will be treating to an extended fireworks display as part of the Curve's Fourth of July celebration. Tickets are still available for Saturday's game and all other games throughout the homestand. Fans can purchase tickets by calling 877-99-CURVE, online at altoonacurve.com, or at the Blair County Ballpark Box Office.
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