Curve primed for homestand
Published on July 31, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
The dog days of summer are here and the Curve invite you to Blair County Ballpark to enjoy the summertime fun as the Altoona Curve prepare to open a six-game homestand starting on Friday at 7:05 p.m.
The Curve return home to BCB winners of nine out of their last 14 games and look to continue their torrid pace as they kick off the month of August.
The Bowie Baysox (Double-A/Baltimore Orioles) are in town to start things off with a three-game set, followed by a trio of games against the Akron Aeros (Double-A/Cleveland Indians).
Highlighting the homestand will be a pair of fireworks shows on Friday and Sunday. Sandwiched in between on Saturday, The Curve will give away the third edition of their Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball to the first 2,000 fans of all ages through the gates.
Starting the work week on Monday against Akron will be the Blair County Ballpark debut of the very entertaining and nationally featured Dave the Horn Guy. All dogs will be welcome to take in a Curve game on Tuesday as part of Hank's Bark in the Park Night, featuring an appearance from Rockin' Ray and Skyy Dogs USA.
The homestand will wrap up on Wednesday. The Curve are pleased to announce that Josh Bonifay, one of the greatest players to ever wear a Curve uniform, will return to meet with fans and sign autographs on Wednesday.
That's barely scratching the surface of what's on tap at the BCB over the next six days. Below is the complete listing of promotions set to occur during the Curve's August 1-6 homestand at Blair County Ballpark:
Friday, August 1, 7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - Fireworks Night - Post-game Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Saturday, August 2, 7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - Reggy Appearance - Tenth Anniversary Photo Ball #3 Giveaway, featuring Ian Snell and Josh Bonifay - Tenth Anniversary Salute to 2006 with former Curve hurler Landon Jacobsen in attendance to meet with fans and sign autographs. - Scout Night Sleepover - Post-game Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Sunday, August 3, 6:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 4:30 p.m.) - Fireworks Night, presented by S&T Bank - Pre-game autograph session with your favorite Curve players (5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) - Pre-game catch on the field - Post-game Kids Run the Bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Monday, August 4, 7:05 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (gates open at 6:00 p.m.) - Dave the Horn Guy Appearance - Ponderosa Family 4-Pack Monday
Tuesday, August 5, 7:05 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (gates open at 6:00 p.m.) - Hank's Bark in the Park Night, presented by Happy Tails - Skyy Dogs USA and Rockin' Ray Appearance - Bob the Baseball Dog Dish Giveaway (first 500 dogs, all breeds) - Dollar Dog Night
Wednesday, August 6, 7:05 p.m. vs. Akron Aeros (gates open at 6:00 p.m.) - Josh Bonifay Appearance - Train Wreck Night - Ode to Fallen Stars - Giant Eagle Advantage Card Night (by presenting your Giant Eagle Advantage Card at the BCB ticket windows, fans can by one ticket in the UPMC Health Plan Homerun Junction [outfield reserve] at regular price and get a second one, free!)
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