Yinzers Jersey Auction, Fireworks, Frazier Bobble Coming to PNG Field
August 2, 2019 - Eastern League (EL1)
Altoona Curve News Release
CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, open up a seven-game homestand on Monday, August 5 at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
The Curve welcome back the Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, through Thursday and host the Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, for their only visit to Altoona in 2019 for three games through Sunday.
Thursday, August 8 is the final appearance of the Allegheny Yinzers jerseys, presented by Keller Engineers. The black-and-yellow jerseys with a silhouette of the Clemente Bridge across the front will be auctioned off and benefit the Roberto Clemente Foundation. The jersey auction is the ONLY way fans will be able to get their hands on the popular rebranded uniforms. A portion of the jerseys will be available at the ballpark during the game while the rest will be up for auction through the LiveSource App. Instructions on how to download the free LiveSource App and to submit bids can be found HERE.
The final Yinzers game also highlights one of four giveaways during the week-long homestand. The first 500 fans will receive a Yinzers Rally Towel, presented by Grane Hospice, on Thursday, August 8 and will be the third giveaway item of the week. It will be preceded by a Curve Bandana, presented by LAMB Solutions and Nuts For You, to the first 500 fans on Monday, August 5 and a UPMC Health Plan Carabiner giveaway on Tuesday, August 6. On Saturday, August 10, the first 1,000 fans will receive the Smokin' Adam Frazier bobblehead, presented by UniFirst, that features the former Curve and current Pirate dressed as boxing legend Joe Frazier.
There will be three themed FIREWORKS shows featured throughout the week on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday set to tunes from Johnny Cash, Aerosmith and Newsboys.
Sunday's fireworks end the homestand and will be set to the hits of Newsboys as part of Faith Night Vol. 2, presented by Element Church. Gates will open at a special 4:30 p.m. time for a pregame concert from Red Letter Hymnal.
The seven-day stay begins with Wild West Night on Monday, which will benefit Easter for Eli. A portion of group ticket sales from the game will go to the local organization that delivers Easter baskets to hospitalized children. For further details on Wild West Night, CLICK HERE.
The Curve concert series, presented by Unlimited Cycle Center, will feature live pregame music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday on the Party Deck from local acts This Albatross, The Roof and AFC North - Karaoke Contest Winner.
Local organizations and the Curve are teaming up on three different collection drives throughout the week. On Monday, fans can donate items to Easter for Eli to build their annual Easter baskets. On Thursday, new and used baseball equipment will be collected to go to Roberto's Kids. On Saturday, the Curve and ARC Federal Credit Union are taking in black crew and ankle socks in the Socks for Soldiers Drive to go to troops stationed overseas.
The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:
Monday, August 5 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels | 6:30 p.m. First Pitch | 5:30 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Wild West Night | A portion of group tickets will be donated to Easter for Eli | CLICK HERE for further details on specific packages
-Curve Bandana Giveaway | Presented by LAMB Solutions and Nuts For You | First 500 fans
-Easter Basket Drive | Collection of Easter basket items to benefit Easter for Eli | Donations may include toys, books, craft supplies, stuffed animals but NO food
-Mitsubishi Monday | Pick up FREE grandstand tickets at Five Star Mitsubishi for Monday's game at PNG Field
Tuesday, August 6 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels | 6:30 p.m. First Pitch | 5:30 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Johnny Cash FIREWORKS | Presented by Altoona Honda
-Two-for-Tuesday | 2-for-1 specials on tickets, hot dogs and small popcorn, presented by Atlantic Broadband
Wednesday, August 7 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels | 6:30 p.m. First Pitch | 5:30 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-UPMC Health Plan Carabiner Giveaway | Presented by UPMC Health Plan | First 1,000 fans
-UPMC Health Plan Member Appreciation Night
-Guaranteed WINSday | Presented by Altoona Mirror | If the Curve win, get a free ticket of equal or lesser value to any Wednesday home game in 2019
-Wing Wednesday | Get boneless wings at the ballpark for 50 cents each
Thursday, August 8 vs. Richmond Flying Squirrels | 6:30 p.m. First Pitch | 5:30 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Yinzers Rally Towel Giveaway | Presented by Grane Hospice | First 500 fans
-Allegheny Yinzers jerseys | presented by Keller Engineers
-Allegheny Yinzers jersey auction | Proceeds to benefit the Roberto Clemente Foundation
-Baseball Equipment Collection | All new and used equipment collected will benefit Roberto's Kids
-Pittsburgh-style concessions upgrades | Add fries or slaw on your burger with a side of pierogies
-Alzheimer's Awareness Night
-Thirstday, presented by Q94 | Get Yuengling draft beers and regular-sized sodas for $2 plus $1 Juniata Brand by Kunzler hot dogs
-Curve Concert Series, presented by Unlimited Cycle Center, featuring live pregame music from This Albatross
Friday, August 9 vs. Reading Fightin Phils | 7 p.m. First Pitch | 6 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Aerosmith FIREWORKS | Presented by Home Helpers, PA One Call and Unlimited Cycle Center
-811 Night | Presented by PA One Call
-Developmental Differences Night | Presented by Home Helpers
-FastPlay Friday, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery | For fans 18 and older, text in the code of the week to receive a FREE FastPlay ticket
-Curve Concert Series, presented by Unlimited Cycle Center, featuring live pregame music from The Roof
Saturday, August 10 vs. Reading Fightin Phils | 6 p.m. First Pitch | 5 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Smokin' Adam Frazier bobblehead giveaway | Presented by UniFirst | First 1,000 fans
-Breast Cancer Awareness Night
-Socks for Soldiers Drive | Taking contributions of black crew and ankle socks for soldiers stationed overseas | Presented by ARC Federal Credit Union
-Scout Night #3
-Curve Concert Series, presented by Unlimited Cycle Center, featuring live pregame music from AFC North - Karaoke Contest Winner
Sunday, August 11 vs. Reading Fightin Phils | 6 p.m. First Pitch | 4:30 p.m. Gates | TICKETS
-Newsboys FIREWORKS | Presented by Element Church
-Faith Night Vol. 2 | Presented by Element Church
-Pregame concert by Red Letter Hymnal
-Ritchey's Dairy Kids' Club Game | Kids' Club members get a FREE ticket to every Sunday game | Signups are free and can be done
-Daniel Tiger appearance
The Altoona Curve, 2010 and 2017 Eastern League Champions, have been the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates since 1999. For tickets or more information, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office. Additionally, the Stockyard Team Store is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on non-gamedays and online 24/7/365.
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