Curve Set For Another Seven Game Homestand At BCB
Published on April 17, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA- After going 3-3 on their latest road trip against Reading and Trenton, the Altoona Curve open their second seven-game home stand in the month of April at Blair County Ballpark starting Thursday, April 17 and ending Wednesday, April 23.
The Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) will be in Altoona for the first four games while the Akron Aeros (Cleveland Indians) will be the Curve's opponent the final three contests.
Featured during the home stand will be a number of new, fresh giveaways and promotional theme nights that will be seen at BCB for the first time.
Great seats for the entire home stand are still available and can be obtained by calling 877-99-CURVE, by logging onto AltoonaCurve.com or in person at the Blair County Ballpark box office.
Here's a look at the great events happening over the course of the seven-game homestand at Blair County Ballpark:
Thursday, April 17 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Erie (Gates Open at 5:30)
Salute to Animal House - Featuring movie clips throughout the game from the famous 1978 John Belushi film
Thirsty Thursday (From 5-7 fans can enjoy ½ price 16 oz. beer or ½ price small sodas)
Friday, April 18 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Erie (Gates Open at 5:00)
$1 Chili Bowls
Half Price Hot Chocolates and Coffee
Recognition of Steamer's Student All-Stars night
Kids run the bases following the game courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Saturday, April 19 - 5:05 p.m. vs. Erie (Gates Open at 3:30)
Post-Game Fireworks show
10th Anniversary Salute to 2000 with appearances by former Curve players Derrick Lankford and Darren Burton
Atlantic Broadband Half Price Curve Burger Blow Out
Recognition of Steamer's Student All-Stars night
Hit the books night presented by Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Kids run the bases following the game courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Sunday, April 20 - 3:05 p.m. vs. Erie (Gates Open at 1:30)
$5 Curve Gift Cards given away to the first 1,000 fans 15 and over (cards can be used on food, future Curve tickets or Curve merchandise)
Complimentary Kids Growth Charts given away to the first 2,000 fans 14 and under
Fan Pre-Game Catch (2:15-2:30)
Youth baseball clinic prior to the game (registration at BCB at 9:00 a.m.)
Pre-game catch (2:15-2:30)
Hit the books day presented by Pepper Hamilton, LLP
Recognition of Steamer's Student All-Stars
Kids run the bases following the game courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford
Monday, April 21 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Akron (Gates Open at 5:30)
Salute to Forgotten U.S. President's Night (fans sharing the last name as a famous president are subject to ticket discounts)
Ponderosa Steakhouse Family 4-Pack Monday. (Four Grandstand Tickets, four small sodas, four regular sized hot dogs for just $40)
Curve School Essay Contest Winners Night
Tuesday, April 22 - 6:35 p.m. vs. Akron (Gates Open at 5:30)
Dollar Day ($1 Grandstand & Outfield Reserve Tickets)
Going Green for Earth Day (the first 2,000 fans take home a Recycling Bag courtesy of Lakemont Park)
Wednesday, April 23 - 10:35 a.m. vs. Akron (Gates Open at 9:00 a.m.)
School Kids Day
Giant Eagle Advantage Card Day
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- SeaWolves Fall 6-1 To Altoona - Erie SeaWolves
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- Erie SeaWolves Vs. Altoona Curve - Game One Of Four - Game Notes - Erie SeaWolves
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