Wolves Begin Four-Game Series With Altoona Tonight
June 1, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Erie SeaWolves News Release
(Erie, PA) - Tonight, the SeaWolves continue a seven-game homestand as they open up a four-game series against the Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates).
After sweeping the Akron Aeros over the weekend, the âWolves are now just three games out of first place with the second-best record in the Eastern League (29-19). The âWolves have also thrilled the Erie faithful as they hold the best home record in the league.
The âWolves have also drawn over 4,000 fans for each of the last four home games. This weekend, 13,490 fans came out to watch Erie sweep Akron.
With the start of tonight's game, all remaining night home games will be played at 7:05 p.m. as opposed to the 6:35 p.m. start times for April and May.
Tonight is BUCK NIGHT. Fans can purchase tickets for just $3 and once inside, can enjoy great concessions specials of Smith's Hot Dogs, Pepsi soft drinks, popcorn and draft beer for just $1 each.
PITCHING MATCHUPS FOR THE SERIES:
TONIGHT vs. ALTOONA - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Pat Stanley (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs. RHP Brad Lincoln (1-3, 2.05 ERA)
TUESDAY vs. ALTOONA - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
LHP Jon Kibler (2-3, 3.57 ERA) vs. RHP Yoslan Herrera (3-0, 2.93 ERA)
WEDNESDAY vs. ALTOONA - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Alfredo Figaro (3-1, 3.75 ERA) vs. RHP Mike Crotta (3-2, 4.74 ERA)
THURSDAY vs. ALTOONA - 7:05 FIRST PITCH
RHP Jonah Nickerson (3-3, 5.54 ERA) vs. LHP Daniel Moskos (2-4, 4.15 ERA)
GOOD GAMES. GREAT FUN!
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