EL1 Altoona Curve

Curve Return Home to Play Eight Games in Seven Days

Published on May 19, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


CURVE, Pa. - There will be giveaways, fireworks and a double-dip of fun as the Altoona Curve return home on Friday, May 20, for eight games in seven days at Blair County Ballpark. The Curve will open the homestand by welcoming in the Akron Aeros, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, for four games, followed by four games with the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. The homestand will run through Thursday, May 26.

A Freebie Friday will start the homestand off right as the Curve will be giving away New Logo Posters featuring the team's new designs to the first 1,000 fans into the ballpark. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. The game begins at 6:30.

A Saturday in Curve, Pa. will be twice the fun with a doubleheader - two games for the price of one. The Curve and the Aeros will play two seven-inning games beginning at 5 p.m., with the second game beginning 30 minutes after the first. A Post-Game Fireworks show will take place after game two of the twinbill compliments of U.S. Foodservice.

Sunday afternoon's 2 p.m. game will have kids jumping for joy because they'll play for free in the Galliker's Fun Zone and Weis Playland all-game long courtesy of Butler Restoration Services. The third Youth Baseball Clinic of the season will also take place before Sunday afternoon's game with Akron. Children ages 14 & under can receive instruction from Curve players and coaches from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for FREE with the purchase of a ticket to Sunday afternoon's game. Registration for the camp will begin at 9 a.m.

Kids will also run the bases after each of the first three games of the homestand, Friday through Sunday.

Akron exits town and the Curve will welcome Bowie to BCB to open their four-game series on Monday night at 6:30 p.m. The series will mark the first meetings of the season between the two teams. The game is a Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror as fans are encouraged to check the sports section of the Mirror for a special discount to that night's game.

Tuesday night's game at 6:30 p.m. will also feature special discounts for Curve fans as it's a Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles. Fans can receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorns for Tuesday evening's contest with the Baysox. Since the first two Two-for-Tuesdays were rained out, this will be the first chance to get in on the best value in minor league baseball.

The homestand continues on Wednesday as the Curve host a School Kids Day which brings with it a special start time of 10:30 a.m. In addition, it's a Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.

The homestand concludes with another School Kids Day at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 26. It will also be a Thirsty Thursday with 16 oz. Miller Lite drafts for $2.00 and regular sodas for $1.50 thanks to Rocky 104.9.

A rundown of the upcoming events in Curve, Pa. is listed below:

Fri., May 20, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* New Logo Poster Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans to enter Blair County Ballpark will receive a poster featuring the new 2011 Altoona Curve logo.

* Kids Run the Bases - Kids will be able to run the bases after the game

Sat., May 21, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 5:00 p.m./gates open at 4:00 p.m.

* Postgame Fireworks - The skies above Curve, Pa. will light up with postgame fireworks thanks to U.S. Foodservice.

* Kids Run the Bases - Kids will be able to run the bases after the game

* Doubleheader game - The Curve will play two, seven-inning games beginning at 5 p.m. with 30-minutes between games.

Sun., May 22, 2011 vs. Akron Aeros (AA - Cleveland Indians) at 2 p.m./gates open at 1 p.m.

* Kids Play Free Day - Kids can play completely free in the Galliker's Fun Zone and Weis Playland all-game long courtesy of Butler Restoration Services.

* Youth Baseball Clinic - The third baseball clinic of the season will take place from 10 a.m. to noon before the game. The clinic is free for children ages 14 & under who purchase a ticket to Sunday afternoon's game with Akron. Registration will begin at 9 a.m.

* Kids Run the Bases - Kids will be able to run the bases after the game

Mon., May 23, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror - Save money on tickets with a coupon located on the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror

Tues., May 24, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 6:30 p.m./gates open at 5:30 p.m.

* Two-For-Tuesday - Presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles, fans on Tuesdays at Blair County Ballpark will receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn.

* Take 25 Campaign - The Curve encourage parents to take 25 minutes to talk to their children about safety.

Wed., May 25, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 10:30 a.m./gates open at 9:30 a.m.

* School Kids Day

* Ponderosa Four-Pack Wednesday - Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four regular sodas all for $30 thanks to Ponderosa Steakhouses.

Thurs., May 26, 2011 vs. Bowie Baysox (AA - Baltimore Orioles) at 10:30 a.m./gates open at 9:30 a.m.

* School Kids Day

* Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9 - There will be $2 Miller Lite drafts (16 oz.) as well as $1.50 22 oz. soda specials during the game

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