Curve Return to PNG Field for Seven-Game Homestand
Published on May 2, 2018 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, begin a seven-game homestand at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Thursday night against the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The weekend is highlighted by Star Wars Night on Friday, the Starling Marte Fans' Choice All-Time Curve Team bobblehead giveaway on Saturday and more. The homestand continues with three games against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, beginning on Monday.
Baseball action returns to PNG Field on Thursday night. The first 500 fans will take home a Replica Championship Ticket, presented by The Award Man & ARC. It will also be Thirstday, presented by Q94, with $2 specials on 16 oz. Miller Lite draft beers and regular-size sodas. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the ballpark gates open at 5 p.m.
Friday night features a single-admission double-header between the Curve and SeaWolves with first pitch in Game 1 set for 4:30 p.m. on Star Wars Night. The team will be sporting special Han Solo jerseys, presented by Aircon Engineering, Inc., in Game 2, will be auctioned off during the evening. The auction will close at the end of the fourth inning in Game 2. Friday's action will be followed by a spectacular fireworks show, presented Aircon Engineering, Inc.
Saturday brings the third installment in the Fans' Choice All-Time Curve Team bobblehead series, with a Starling Marte bobblehead being given to the first 1,000 fans through the gates, presented by M&T Bank. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. and the gates at the stadium open at 3 p.m.
The series against Erie concludes on Sunday with a Ritchey's Dairy Curve Kids' Club Game. The club is free for kids ages 3-12 years old and includes admission to all Sunday home games this season, plus many more exclusive benefits. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. and the gates open at 1 p.m.
The Baysox come to town on Monday night to open a three-game series with Mitsubishi Monday. Fans can grab free Grandstand tickets on Monday at Five Star Mitsubishi in Altoona. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.
The series continues at 6 p.m. on Tuesday with Two-for-Tuesday, presented by Atlantic Broadband, featuring buy-one, get-one-free specials on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn.
Wednesday is an Education Day, presented by Subway, with a special 10:30 a.m. first pitch. The gates to the stadium open at 9 a.m. It is also Winning Wednesday, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery, when fans have the chance to win special prizes from the PA Lottery.
The full promotional schedule for the upcoming homestand is listed below:
Thursday, May 3 | 6 p.m. vs. Erie
Gates open at 5 p.m.
-Replica Championship Ticket giveaway for the first 500 fans presented by The Award Man & ARC
-Thirstday presented by Q94, featuring $2 specials on 16 oz. Miller Lite and regular-size sodas, plus $1 Juniata by Kunzler-brand hot dogs!
Friday, May 4 | 4:30 p.m. vs. Erie
Gates open at 3:30 p.m.
-Double-Header with two seven-inning games against the SeaWolves, with Game 1 starting at 4:30 p.m. (One ticket gets you in for both games)
-FIREWORKS presented by Aircon Engineering, Inc.
-Star Wars Night with the Han Solo jersey auction, presented by Aircon Engineering, Inc.
(Jersey auction ends after the fourth inning in Game 2)
-Kids run the Bases
-Miracle League Ball Launch
-Altoona Area School District Weekend
Saturday, May 5 | 4 p.m. vs. Erie
Gates open at 3 p.m.
-Starling Marte Fans' Choice All-Time Curve Team Bobblehead Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans presented by M&T Bank
-Miracle League Ball Launch
-Kids Run the Bases
-Altoona Area School District Weekend
Sunday, May 6 | 2 p.m. vs. Erie
Gates open at 1 p.m.
-Ritchey's Dairy Kids' Club Game: Kids ages 3-12 can sign up for the FREE Ritchey's Dairy Kids' Club, with free admission to all Sunday Curve home games in 2018 and much more. Click here for more information.
-Leonardo and Michelangelo Turtles appearance presented the Comics Vault
-Miracle League Ball Launch
-Kids Run the Bases
-Altoona Area School District Weekend
Monday, May 7 | 6 p.m. vs. Bowie
Gates open at 5 p.m.
-Mitsubishi Monday: Grab FREE Grandstand tickets to Monday evening games every Monday this season at Five Star Mitsubishi in Altoona
-Bedford County Night
Tuesday, May 8 | 6 p.m. vs. Bowie presented by Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg
Gates open at 5 p.m.
-Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband, featuring buy-one, get-one-free specials on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn
Wednesday, May 9 | 10:30 a.m. vs. Bowie
Gates open at 9 a.m.
-Education Day presented by Subway
-Digital Camo Jersey presented by the Altoona Mirror
-Winning Wednesday presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery: Fans have the chance to win prizes from the PA Lottery
-Wing Wednesday with 50-cent boneless wings
For tickets or more information, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office.
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