EL1 Altoona Curve

Handy Andy: Vasquez Leads Curve to Victory

Published on August 13, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


Curve, Pa. - The Altoona Curve took game two of the three-game series against the Trenton Thunder 4-2 on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Andy Vasquez had a stellar day at the dish, going 3-for-4 with three RBIs and a run scored to lead the Curve offense to a series victory. With the win, Altoona will gun for a series sweep against Trenton on Thursday night.

Vasquez started the offense engine in the third inning. After Alen Hanson drew a leadoff walk and Drew Maggi followed with a single plus a stolen base, Vasquez brought both runners home with a single to left but was thrown out attempting to take second on a throw. However, the two-run single gave Altoona a 2-0 lead.

Trenton responded with a run in the sixth inning to cut the Curve lead down to one and tied the game in the seventh. Tyler Austin collected an RBI single in the sixth, while Ben Gamel laced an RBI single to left in the seventh.

In the bottom of the seventh, Altoona reclaimed the lead while Vasquez played hero again on offense. With Hanson on third base after a walk, stolen base, and an error, the lefty went up the middle with a base hit that scored Hanson and broke the 2-2 tie. After an intentional walk to Stetson Allie, the Curve padded their lead thanks to a pinch-hit RBI single from Kelson Brown.

Nate Baker (2-0) earned the win for Altoona after he tossed 1.2 innings in relief while Cesar Cabral (0-2) suffered the loss for Trenton. Kenn Kasparek earned his team-best 11th save of the season and lowered his ERA to 0.87. Curve starter Jhonathan Ramos looked sharp through his first five innings by racking up a season-high six strikeouts but fell a strike shy of his second quality start. All told, Ramos allowed one run on four hits over 5.2 innings with two walks.

Thursday's series finale is a jam-packed night in Curve, Pa. Leading all the action features an appearance by Holly Hatcher-Frazier from Lifetime's Dance Moms. Holly will throw out the first pitch and sign autographs for fans during the game. After Thursday's 7 p.m. game, fans can enjoy another fireworks show. Be sure to stop by the ballpark when the gates open at 5 p.m. to catch live music from Conner Gilbert on the Rocky Gap Casino Resort Entertainment Deck. The series finale is also a Thirsty ThursdayTM presented by Rocky 104.9 with 16 oz. drafts of Bud Light and regular sodas available for $2. Fans who have signed up for the Junior Engineers can enjoy a game as part of the benefits.

In the series finale on Thursday, Altoona will toss RHP Angel Sanchez (0-0, 3.27) and he will be opposed by Trenton LHP Daniel Camarena (0-5, 7.39). Gates open at 5 p.m. while pregame on ESPN Radio 1430, WVAM, and the Curve Radio Network is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

For tickets and information, call 877.99.CURVE, visit AltoonaCurve.com, or stop by the box office at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

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