EL1 Altoona Curve

Curve's playoff opener postponed Wednesday

Published on September 8, 2004 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


(ALTOONA, PA) – Heavy rains associated with Hurricane Frances have forced the postponement of Game 1 of the Eastern League Southern Division First Round playoff series between the Altoona Curve and Erie SeaWolves, scheduled for Wednesday night at Blair County Ballpark in Altoona.

The entire Best-of-5 series will now be pushed back one day with the first two games now scheduled for Thursday and Friday nights at Blair County Ballpark. Thursday's Game 1 will begin at 6:35 p.m. with ballpark gates to open for the general public at 5:00. Friday's Game 2 is now scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with gates to open at 5:30.

The revised series schedule is now as follows...

GAME # DATE SITE TIME

GAME 1 Thursday, September 9 @ Altoona 6:35 PM

GAME 2 Friday, September 10 @ Altoona 7:05 PM

GAME 3 Saturday, September 11 @ Erie 7:05 PM

GAME 4 Sunday, September 12 @ Erie 6:05 PM (if necessary)

GAME 5 Monday, September 13 @ Altoona 6:35 PM (if necessary)

Curve fans holding 2004 playoff tickets should be aware that only tickets marked "GAME A" are valid for Thursday's Game 1. Tickets marked "GAME B" are valid for Friday's Game 2.

"With the excitement that has been built up for the Eastern League playoffs over the last several weeks, it's unfortunate that tonight's game was not able to be played as scheduled, but according to the weather forecast and precipitation that we had already received, it was in the best interest of the players and fans to postpone the game," said Curve General Manager Todd Parnell.

"We wanted to make the decision earlier than normal so that fans could receive word before traveling to the ballpark and to give them enough time to make the proper plans to join us on both Thursday and Friday."

The "Green Out" promotion scheduled for Game 1 will also move to Thursday night. Fans wearing green clothing or paint over 50 percent of their body will be eligible to win one of five televisions given away throughout the course of the night courtesy of Park Audio/Video. Two, 20-inch Sony flat screens, a 24-inch Sony flat screen, a 27-inch Sony flat screen, and a 55-inch large screen Mitsubishi will be given away in ascending order during the contest. Only one entry per person is permitted and winners must be present to take home the TV's.

As had been previously planned, 2004 Curve Playoff Presenting Sponsor Thomas Automotive Family will present post-game fireworks shows following each Curve home game.

For ticketing questions or to purchase Curve playoff tickets, fans can contact the Curve Ticket Office toll-free at 1-877-99-CURVE or visit www.altoonacurve.com.

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