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Altoona Curve

Mountain Citys, ‘Germany’ Smith big part of Altoona baseball lore

Let me tell you the most amazing story in Altoona baseball history. And it has nothing to do with Adam Hyzdu or Brad Eldred, nothing to do with the Curve or Rail Kings. Did you know, way back 138 years ago in 1884, that Altoona was home to a major league baseball team? Not minor league. Not ...

Striking out: Early lead evaporates in extra-inning setback

The Altoona Curve came out on the wrong end of Wednesday night’s 4-3 extra-inning loss to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. It wasn’t quite the normal pitchers’ duel as both teams combined for 18 hits, but the game featured 30 of 60 recorded outs going as strikeouts. “We just came up ...

Weather forces Curve to schedule twinbill

Tuesday’s game between Altoona and New Hampshire was postponed due to inclement weather and field conditions. The teams will make up the game up on Thursday with a doubleheader beginning at 4:30 p.m. consisting of a pair of seven-inning games. Gates will open at 3:20 p.m. for season ticket ...

Plenty of fireworks for Curve in Virginia

From Mirror reports RICHMOND, Va. — The Curve and Richmond got into a bench-clearing brawl during Saturday night’s game, then had a grand finale in the last game of the series Sunday. The Flying Squirrels hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to win Sunday, 6-2, at The Diamond. They had ...

‘One of a kind:’ Parney tops in minor league personalities

There’s only one Parney. So unique and comical, so dedicated and determined, and always so successful, that it’s hard to imagine anybody else like him ever coming along in minor league baseball. The lovable and extremely personable goofball is and always has been one of a kind. Just ask ...

Burrows, Peguero key Curve

RICHMOND, Va. — Mike Burrows has staked his claim so far as the Curve’s best pitcher, and the team put together a strong showing all around for a victory Friday night. Liover Peguero smacked his second home run, and Burrows tossed four shutout innings as Altoona beat Richmond, 6-1, at The ...