EL1 Altoona Curve

Three Fireworks Shows Highlight Second-To-Last Curve Homestand

Published on August 3, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release


CURVE, Pa. - The second-to-last homestand of the 2012 regular season hits Curve, Pa. starting Monday and running through Sunday, August 12 as the Curve play host to the Bowie Baysox and Trenton Thunder. The weeklong stay features three fireworks shows, a Curve trash can giveaway, and the hilarious antics of Myron Noodleman.

The homestand begins on Monday as the Curve welcome the Baysox, Double-A affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles, to town for a four-game set. Monday's 7 p.m. opener comes complete with post-game Fireworks. Plus, on a Mirror Monday Curve fans able to get $3 grandstand tickets with a money-saving coupon from the front page of that day's sports page in the Altoona Mirror.

The Curve's second-to-last Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband comes complete with two-for-one tickets, hot dogs, and small popcorns throughout the night. Senior Night at the Ballpark presented by Senior Life is also on tap for the second contest against Bowie on Tuesday night at 7 p.m.

After Wednesday's 7 p.m. affair between the Curve and Baysox, it's the second edition of Fireworks for the homestand, this time presented by Bellwood/Hollidaysburg/Philipsburg Hometown Markets. The third game of the series also comes on a Four-Pack Wednesday presented by WALY 103.9 where Curve fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs, and four sodas all for $35. In addition, it's a Silver Steamers Club Day presented by Homewood at Martinsburg and the second-to-last Galliker's Dairy Kids Club Day.

The Curve wrap up their four-game tilt with the Baysox with Thursday's 7 p.m. finale. Thursday night is the third installment of the Curve's 2012 Summer Cruise Series presented by Nittany Travel, this time paying tribute to the Tom Cruise classic Jerry Maguire with a Curve Kwan Two-Sided Poster giveaway presented by Yuengling to the first 500 fans ages 21 and over. It's also a Thirsty Thursday presented by ROCKY 104.9 with $2 Yuengling 16 oz. drafts and $1.50 regular sodas available during the game. It's also UPMC Health Plan Member night at the ballpark with members able to bring their postcard good for two free tickets in the UPMC Health Plan Home Run Junction left field bleachers to the box office.

To kick off the weekend, the Curve welcome the Thunder to town on a Freebie Friday with a Curve Trash Can giveaway presented by Sanitary Maintenance to the first 1,000 fans through the gates for the 7 p.m. opener. Friday is also followed by a T.G.I. Friday's Mug Club Night with the first 250 fans ages 21 and over to leave the ballpark receiving T.G.I. Friday's mugs to head over to the ballpark and hang out with two Curve players an hour after the game.

The legendary Myron Noodleman will entertain Curve fans with his trademark brand of nerdy fun on a Curve, Pa. Blue Out Saturday at the ballpark for a 7 p.m. middle game with the Thunder. Saturday also marks another Scout Night in Curve, Pa.

The homestand concludes with a 6 p.m. series finale on Sunday to be followed by traditional Sunday Night Fireworks presented by Ramada Altoona. 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.

Mon., Aug. 6 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Fireworks

- Mirror Monday presented by Altoona Mirror

Tue., Aug. 7 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Two-for-Tuesday presented by Atlantic Broadband

- Senior Night at the Ballpark presented by Senior Life

Wed., Aug. 8 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Fireworks presented by Bellwood/Hollidaysburg/Philipsburg Hometown Markets

- Four-Pack Wednesday presented by WALY 103.9

- Silver Steamers Club Day presented by Homewood at Martinsburg

- Kids Club Day presented by Galliker's - It's another Kids Club Day presented by Galliker's Dairy, and all kids are invited to wear their pajamas to the ballpark for Wednesday night's contest.

Thu., Aug. 9 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Summer Cruise Series Night #4 (Jerry Maguire) presented by Nittany Travel

- Curve Kwan Two-Sided Poster giveaway presented by Furrer Beverage (first 500 fans 21 and over)

- Thirsty Thursday presented by ROCKY 104.9

- UPMC Health Plan Member Night

Fri., Aug. 10 vs. Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Curve Trash Can giveaway presented by Sanitary Maintenance (first 1,000 fans)

- 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

- Kids Run the Bases

Sat., Aug. 11 vs. Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) at 7 p.m./gates open at 6 p.m.

- Myron Noodleman appearance

- 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

- 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., Aug. 12 vs. Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) at 6 p.m./gates open at 5 p.m.

- Postgame Fireworks presented by Ramada Altoona

- Kids Run the Bases

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