Curve Win Fifth Straight Over New Hampshire
August 31, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - Anthony Solometo struck out a season-high six batters over a season-long six innings as Altoona won its fifth consecutive game over New Hampshire, 1-0, on Saturday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Solometo allowed just three hits, a walk, and a hit batter in his six scoreless frames to earn his first win of the season. Jaden Woods followed with three scoreless frames with one hit allowed, a walk, and a strikeout to earn his first save of the season.
The lone run of the game for Altoona came in the third inning. With Eli Wilson at first base and Jase Bowen at third, Wilson stole second base and drew a throw from the catcher Robert Brooks, allowing Bowen to score. The Curve had just two hits in the win, their eighth shutout of the season.
Altoona wrap up their series with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, on Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. LHP Nick Dombkowski is slated to start the game for Altoona, with RHP Michael Dominguez slated to start for the Fisher Cats.
For tickets and more information on the 2024 Altoona Curve Season, presented by Stuckey Automotive, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office. Additionally, the Stockyard Team Store is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., during every home game and online 24/7/365.
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