Pirates' Top Prospect Cole Featured this Weekend in Curve, PA
Published on July 18, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The Curve return home to Curve, Pa. from their first post-All-Star Break road trip for a packed weekend with the Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) in town from Thursday, July 19th through Sunday, July 22nd. The weekend series with Erie features a scheduled start by top Pirates' prospect Gerrit Cole, a host of giveaways, a Friday night doubleheader, Sunday postgame fireworks, and much more.
The Curve host the SeaWolves for the final time in the 2012 regular season beginning on Thursday night with top Pirates' prospect and 2011 first overall pick Gerrit Cole scheduled to pitch for Altoona. Also Thursday, it's the third installment of the 2012 Summer Cruise Series presented by Nittany Travel. Just like a year ago, fans will collect four items, one each from the four different Summer Cruise Series Nights - themed after Tom Cruise films of the 1990s - and bring them back to the final game of the season for a chance to win one (1) seven-day cruise for two to the Caribbean thanks to Nittany Travel. This week's movie theme is Days of Thunder with the first 500 fans ages 21 and over to enter the ballpark receiving a toy stock car. Thursday's 7 p.m. opener is also a Thirsty Thursday with specially priced 16 oz. draft beers and half-priced regular sodas.
Friday, the Curve and 'Wolves duel in a scheduled doubleheader with the twinbill kicking off at 6 p.m. Prior to the two seven-inning contests, the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Gerrit Cole Fireball presented by Unifirst, showing off the heat from the rocket right arm of the Altoona starting pitcher and the Pirates' top overall prospect. In addition, the first 100 fans through the gates will also receive a game-used, Florida State League baseball that may have been pitched by Cole in his action with the Bradenton Marauders earlier this season.
Prior to Saturday's game, the Curve will be hosting a yard sale at the ballpark benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Those wishing to take part in the sale can register for two adjoining spaces in the ballpark parking lot with a $10 donation to St. Jude. Beginning at 6 a.m., participants can park their cars and set up their goods to be sold from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday night, the campaign for the seat of Curve, Pa. Commander of Mischief continues with the third edition of the team's Mascot Campaign Button Set Giveaway series. This week, it's Steamer's turn to make his pitch to the residents of Curve, Pa., and his election button will be given to the first 1,000 fans through the Peoples Natural Gas Field gates. Saturday is a Curve, Pa. Blue Out Saturday with Curve players donning special edition blue jerseys in support of child abuse awareness and Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania. The third day of this weekend series is also a Kids Club Night presented by Galliker's Dairy with Kids Club members invited to wear their favorite Curve gear to support their team. It's also a special-edition T.G.I. Friday's Mug Club Night. Following the 7 p.m. game, 250 lucky fans (21+) will take home a T.G.I. Friday's Mug Club Mug as they depart the ballpark. Two Curve players will head to the T.G.I. Friday's on Plank Rd. following the game for a one hour meet-and-greet session.
The series concludes on Sunday evening with a 6 p.m. finale. The Curve will once more don special tops for the last game of the set, this time sporting Captain America jerseys presented by Reliable Towing Tire and Auto Center to be auctioned off during the game benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The series finale with the SeaWolves will be followed by the Curve's traditional Sunday Night Fireworks.
As always, kids will be able to run the bases after each of the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night contests.
For tickets and more information on the upcoming homestand, call 877.99.CURVE, visit AltoonaCurve.com or stop by the box office windows at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
A complete rundown of events and promotions during the upcoming Curve homestand is below.
Thu., July 19 vs. Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
- Summer Cruise Series Night #3 (Days of Thunder) presented by Nittany Travel
- Toy Stock Car Giveaway - The first 500 fans ages 21 and over will receive a toy stock car presented by Furrer Beverage
- Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9- Fans can get $2 Bud Light 16oz. drafts and $1.50 regular-size sodas (22 oz.)
Fri., July 20 vs. Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) Doubleheader at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.
- Gerrit Cole Fireball Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Gerrit Cole Fireball presented by UniFirst.
- Game-used Florida State League Baseball Giveaway - The first 100 fans will also receive a game-used Florida State League ball that Cole may have pitched while beginning his pro career with the Bradenton Marauders earlier this season.
- Kids Run the Bases
Sat., July 21 vs. Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.
- Yard Sale benefitting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Prior to Saturday's game from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Curve will host a yard sale with fans able to reserve spaces to sell their goods for a $10 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Curve, Pa. Blue Out Saturday - Curve players will don special blue jerseys, and fans are encouraged to wear blue to Saturday's game to support Prevent Child Abuse Pennsylvania
- Mascot Campaign Button Set Giveaway #3 (Steamer) - The campaign for the Curve, Pa. Commander of Mischief continues with our third button giveaway of four as Steamer makes his election pitch to Curve fans.
- Kids Club Day - It's another Kids Club Day presented by Galliker's Dairy, and all kids are invited to wear their favorite Curve gear to the ballpark for Saturday night's contest.
- T.G.I. Friday's Mug Club Night - 250 lucky fans (21+) will take home a T.G.I. Friday's Mug Club Mug as they exit the ballpark. Two Curve players will also visit the T.G.I. Friday's on Plank Rd. following the game for a one hour meet-and-greet session
- Scout Night - Scout troops will take in a movie on our video board after the game and then get to spend the night on the field.
- Kids Run the Bases
Sun., July 22 vs. Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.
- Captain America Jersey-Off-the-Back Auction - The Curve will be sporting special Captain America-themed jerseys presented by Reliable Towing Tire and Auto Center that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Pregame Catch on the Field - Head down to the ballpark early and take in a catch from 5-5:20 p.m.
- Postgame Fireworks
- Kids Run the Bases
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