First-Place Curve Back in Town for Jam-Packed, Eight-Game Homestand Beginning Monday
Published on July 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The first-place Altoona Curve returns home on Monday, July 5 to start its longest homestand of the season with four games against the Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) and the Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants). The eight-game homestand will run through Monday, July 12 and feature three fireworks shows, a giveaway, a jersey auction, a night filled with bad ideas and a Super Splash Day.
It all begins with a 7 p.m. game on Monday that will be followed by a fireworks show presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Monday night's game is also the Altoona First Savings Bank "First Game of the Month" and a Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror.
Tuesday night's 7 p.m. contest against the B-Mets is a Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles. Fans can receive two-for-one offers on tickets, hot dogs and popcorn during the game.
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Curve will pay tribute to some of the ideas that really did not go over so well with Bad Idea Night on a Wacky Wednesday. Any bad idea is fair game and maybe if we have a bunch of bad ideas it will make a good one.
The first 2,000 fans through the gates on Thursday will receive a Pedro Alvarez Logo Ball Giveaway courtesy of Sanitary Maintenance. The logo ball is the first in a series of three with the other two slated to be given away later this season: Andrew McCutchen (July 22) and Brad Lincoln (Aug. 5). Thursday night's 7 p.m. game is also a Weis Buy Thursday, a Thirsty Thursday with Miller Lite 16 oz. drafts and 22 oz. sodas on special, and Bedford Community Night.
Richmond comes to town to open the four-game series beginning on Friday night at 7 p.m. and the game will be followed by the second fireworks show of the homestand. It's Cambria County Night presented by Conemaugh Health System and kids can run the bases after the game.
Saturday night will be a special night in Curve, PA as the team will wear Kelly green jerseys in honor of former Curve employee Kerri McEachern, who lost her battle with a rare form of aggressive cancer in May 2009. Fans will be able to bid on the shamrock-adorned jerseys, as well as game-used pink bats from earlier this year, during the silent auction that will take place during Saturday night's game. Proceeds from the auction will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The 7 p.m. game on Saturday is also the first Saturday of the month which means it's another Community Collection Day at BCB. Fans are asked to bring new or gently worn sports equipment and clothing to the ballpark to be donated to the Roberto's Kids Foundation. Kids will run the bases after the game.
An action-packed weekend continues on Sunday at 6 p.m. with Sunday Night Fireworks, a mascot birthday party and a Princess and Pirates Pregame Party. Before the game, kids can take part in a Princess and Pirates party to benefit the Children's Miracle Network where they can take part in activities that include princess hairdos, a treasure hunt, nail painting and more. Tickets to participate in the party are $8, which includes admission into the game, and can be purchased through CMN.
During the game, we'll have a birthday party for our pals Steamer, Diesel Dawg and Al Tuna to celebrate their birthdays. After the game, kids can run the bases.
A special 12 p.m. start time is scheduled for Monday, July 12 because it will be Super Splash Day presented by the Altoona City Authority. We'll have a dunk tank, a fire hose and a plethora of water balloons ready to cool off the fans on a beautiful summer day at BCB. Monday will also be a Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror.
A complete listing of what's going in Curve, PA during the upcoming homestand is listed below.
Mon., July 5, 2010 vs. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Postgame Fireworks presented by Pennsylvania Lottery
* Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror - Save money on tickets with a coupon from the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror
* Altoona First Savings Bank "First Game of the Month"
Tues., July 6, 2010 vs. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband and KRAFT Singles - Fans can receive 2-for-1 offers on tickets, hot dogs, and popcorn
Wed., July 7, 2010 vs. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Wacky Wednesday - Bad Idea Night - Forget the good ideas, we're only going to focus on the bad and the ugly on this night!
Thurs., July 8, 2010 vs. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Pedro Alvarez Logo Ball Giveaway presented by Sanitary Maintenance - The first 2,000 fans through the gates at BCB will receive a Pedro Alvarez Logo Ball Giveaway courtesy of Sanitary Maintenance
* Weis Buy Thursday - Weis Preferred Shoppers' Card Holders can get $2 off Grandstand tickets
* Thirsty Thursday - $2 16oz. Miller Lite draft specials and $1.50 22oz. soda specials all game long
* Bedford County Night - We welcome the residents of Bedford County to BCB
Fri., July 9, 2010 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Postgame Fireworks
* Cambria County Community Night presented by Conemaugh Health System - We welcome the residents of Cambria County to BCB
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
Sat., July 10, 2010 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Jersey off the Back Auction - The Curve will wear special jerseys in honor of former Curve employee Kerri McEachern, who lost her battle with a rare form of aggressive cancer in May 2009. Proceeds from the auction will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
* Community Collection Day - Fans are asked to bring new or gently used sports equipment and clothing to donate to the Roberto's Kids Foundation
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
Sun., July 11, 2010 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.
* Sunday Night Fireworks
* Curve Mascots Birthday Party - We'll have a party for Steamer, Diesel Dawg and Al
* Princess & Pirates Party - An $8 ticket purchased from the Children's Miracle Network will allow kids to take part in the pregame Princess & Pirates Party at BCB and includes admission to the game. The party will feature lots of activities including a treasure hunt, princess hairdos, nail-painting, talk and walk like a pirate lessons and MORE. All participants will be royally introduced before the game. Proceeds from the ticket sales benefit Janet Weis Children's Hospital pediatric services.
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
* Galliker's Kids Club Sunday
* Toys for Tots Collection
Mon., July 12, 2010 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA - San Francisco Giants) at 12 p.m./gates open at 11 a.m.
* Super Splash Day presented by Altoona City Authority - Get ready to get wet on Super Splash Day at BCB! We'll have a dunk tank, water guns and a plethora of water balloons on hand.
* Mirror Monday presented by the Altoona Mirror - Save money on tickets with a coupon from the front page of the sports section in the Altoona Mirror
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