Jam Packed Homestand Begins on Thursday
July 21, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The first-place Altoona Curve returns home on Thursday, July 22 to begin a short but jam-packed four-game homestand with the Trenton Thunder (AA - New York Yankees). The four-game series features two giveaway nights, an appearance by Reggy - The Purple Party Dude, and a fireworks show.
It all starts on Thursday at 7 p.m. when the first 2,000 fans through the turnstiles at BCB will receive an Andrew McCutchen Logo Ball Giveaway courtesy of Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program. The logo ball is the second in a series of three that will be given out this season and features a cartoon-style image of the former Curve and current Pirates' centerfielder. The first logo ball was of 2009 Curve MVP Pedro Alvarez in a similar style. The final one depicts a cartoon likeness of Brad Lincoln and will be handed out on August 5th.
Thursday is also a Weis Buy Thursday, where Weis Preferred Shoppers' Card holders can receive $2 off Grandstand tickets at the box office, and a Thirsty Thursday with $2.00 16 oz. Miller Lite drafts and $1.50 22 oz. sodas during the game.
During the day on Thursday, the third annual Pennsylvania Home Run Derby presented by the PA Breast Cancer Coalition and the PA Association of Community Bankers will take place at Blair County Ballpark. The event, which begins at 9 a.m., will help raise funds for breast cancer research.
An Altoona Curve Hat will be handed out to the first 2,000 fans into BCB on Friday night courtesy of Glass Mender Mirror & Plate and N.E.W. Customer Service Corporation. After the 7 p.m. game with Trenton, kids can run the bases.
On Saturday, Reggy - The Purple Party Dude makes his return to Blair County Ballpark to entertain the crowd during the 7 p.m. game with the Thunder. It's also Scout Night at the ballpark with scout troops camping out on the field overnight. Before the sleepover, all kids can once again run the bases.
The quick homestand wraps up on Sunday with Sunday Night Fireworks presented by Ramada Altoona. Prior to the game, fans can come play catch in the outfield and after the game kids can run the bases. We'll welcome the residents of Allegany County and Cumberland to the ballpark on Sunday for the 6 p.m. game.
It's also CMT Awareness Night as we try to raise awareness about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder. The CMT Association will be auctioning off a team-autographed Altoona Curve jersey and selling bracelets to help raise funds for CMT research.
A complete listing of what's going on in Curve, PA this weekend is listed below:
Thurs., July 22, 2010 vs. Trenton Thunder (AA - New York Yankees) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Andrew McCutchen Logo Ball Giveaway presented by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and the Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program- The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive an Andrew McCutchen Logo Ball
* Weis Buy Thursday - Weis Preferred Shoppers' card holders receive $2 off Grandstand tickets
* Thirsty Thursday - $2.00 16 oz. Miller Lite Draft specials and $1.50 22 oz. soda specials during the game
Fri., July 23, 2010 vs. Trenton Thunder (AA - New York Yankees) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Curve Hat Giveaway presented by Glass Mender Mirror & Plate and N.E.W. Customer Service Corporation - The first 2,000 fans on Friday night will receive a Curve Hat
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
Sat., July 24, 2010 vs. Trenton Thunder (AA - New York Yankees) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
* Reggy - The Purple Party Dude Appearance
* Scout Night - Scouts can sleep on the field after Saturday night's game
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
Sun., July 25, 2010 vs. Trenton Thunder (AA - New York Yankees) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.
* Sunday Night Fireworks presented by the Ramada Altoona - Postgame fireworks light up the Curve, PA skies after the game
* CMT Awareness Night - We look to raise awareness about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
* Pre-Game Catch - Fans can have a catch on the outfield grass from 5:00 to 5:30
* Kids Club Day presented by Galliker's Dairy
* Allegany County/Cumberland Community Night - We welcome residents of Allegany County/Cumberland to Blair County Ballpark
* Kids Run the Bases - Kids can run the bases after the game
Eastern League Stories from July 21, 2010
- Aeros Sweep Home Stand, Defeat Altoona 4-2 - Akron RubberDucks
- Curve Swept for the First Time in 2010 - Altoona Curve
- Snider HR; Cooper Goes 2-For-3 for Fisher Cats In Loss - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Sea Dogs Sweep Fisher Cats - Portland Sea Dogs
- 'Wolves Win Finale Over R-Phils 4-1 - Erie SeaWolves
- Jam Packed Four-Game Homestand Starts Thursday - Altoona Curve
- Curve Make Roster Moves - Altoona Curve
- Aeros Notes - Akron RubberDucks
- Squirrels Grab Series from Thunder, 4-2 - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Baysox Sweep B-Mets - Chesapeake Baysox
- Thunder Drop Rubber Game to Flying Squirrels 4-2 - Trenton Thunder
- Jam Packed Homestand Begins on Thursday - Altoona Curve
- B-Mets Swept by Baysox, 6-5 - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Senators Score Second Straight Shutout - Harrisburg Senators
- Sea Dogs Homestand Preview: July 22-July 25 - Portland Sea Dogs
- Rock Cats Prepare for 2010 Season's 10th Homestand - New Britain Rock Cats
- Flying Squirrels Meet With Thunder In Game Series - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Baysox Ready To Rock With Rocknoceros - Chesapeake Baysox
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
