Hyzdu Appearance Headlines Week-Long Homestand
Published on June 17, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
ALTOONA - The Altoona Curve returns home to Blair County Ballpark to open a six-day, seven-game homestand against the Reading Phillies, (AA/Philadelphia Phillies) and Bowie Baysox (AA/Baltimore Orioles). The homestand opens Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. against the R-Phils.
Highlighting the seven-game stretch will be an appearance by Curve legend and two-time M.V.P Adam Hyzdu on Thursday at 7:05 p.m. Hyzdu, the only player in franchise history to have his uniform number (16) retired, will be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch, meet with fans and sign autographs. The first 2,000 fans through the gates on Thursday will also take home an Adam Hyzdu Bobblehead Doll, courtesy of Dodge.
Also over the course of the homestand, fans will enjoy three post-game fireworks extravaganzas (Tuesday, Friday and Sunday), a double-header which will feature half-priced Curve Burgers (Wednesday) and a commemorative 10th Anniversary Curve Autograph Book Giveaway, compliments of the Galliker Dairy Company (Saturday).
The Curve will also serve as proud host to the first annual S&T Bank/Altoona Curve High School All Star Baseball Classic on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. The all star classic will showcase the area's top talent of graduating seniors from local high schools in District V, VI and IX. The rosters will include 15 players on each squad. With a ticket to Sunday's Curve game, fans can come early and watch the area's best amateur talent take the field at BCB.
Also, following all weekend games at BCB kids can run the bases, courtesy of Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford.
That's barely scratching the surface of the happenings at BCB the next six days. Below is the complete listing of promotions set to occur during the Curve's June 17-22 homestand at Blair County Ballpark:
Tuesday, June 17, 7:05 p.m. vs. Reading Phillies (gates open at 6:00 p.m.) - Fireworks, presented by U.S. Army - Teacher Appreciation Night - Hometowns of Cresson Night
Wednesday, June 18, 5:35 p.m. vs. Reading Phillies **DOUBLEHEADER** (gates open at 4:30 p.m.) - Doubleheader - Atlantic Broadband Half Price Curve Burger Blow Out - Giant Eagle Advantage Card Night (buy one outfield reserve seat at regular price and get a second one, free!) - "You Got Caught Night" -- The Curve will salute famous people whose public, scandalous, snafus got them in hot water!
Thursday, June 19, 7:05 p.m. vs. Reading Phillies (gates open at 6:00 p.m.) - Adam Hyzdu Appearance - Adam Hyzdu Bobblehead Doll (first, 2000 fans, all ages, courtesy of Dodge) - Thirsty Thursday (enjoy half priced sodas and beer for two hours!) - U.S. Army Birthday Celebration (pre-game ceremony)
Friday, June 20, 7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - Post-game Fireworks Extravaganza - Hometowns of Tyrone Night - Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford Kids Run the Bases
Saturday, June 21, 7:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - Commemorative 10th Anniversary Curve Autograph Book Giveaway (first 2,000 fans, all ages) courtesy of the Galliker Dairy Company - Tenth Anniversary Salute to 2003 - Scout Sleepover Night - Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford Kids Run the Bases
Sunday, June 22, 6:05 p.m. vs. Bowie Baysox (gates open at 1:00 p.m.) - Post-Game Fireworks Bonanza presented by the Village at Morrisons Cove - Pre-Game catch (fans are invited to bring a baseball and a glove to the ballpark and enjoy a pre-game catch on the field prior to the game) - S&T Bank/Altoona Curve High School Baseball All Star Classic - 2:00 p.m. - Women's Baseball Clinic - Hometowns of Bedford County Night - Thomas Chevrolet of Bedford Kids Run the Bases
Fans in search of tickets can purchase them over the phone at 877-99-CURVE, online at AltoonaCurve.com or in person at the Blair County Ballpark box office.
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