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Curve hold off Sens for victory

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror The Altoona Curve withstood four lead changes to come out on top in a 9-8 victory over the Harrisburg Senators Wednesday night at PNG Field in front of 2,598 fans. It was a different type of slugfest than Tuesday night’s thrilling walk-off win, but a tough battle nonetheless. Every time each team would go ahead, the other would match it. “This group here is close knit. They have a tight bond and they believe in each other, they cheer for each other,” Curve manager Robbie Hammock said. “They’re always in it themselves without us having to ...

Pichardo delivers big hit in 10th in home opener

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror The Altoona Curve kicked off the home slate of the 2024 season with a 10th-inning walk-off single by Kervin Pichardo for an 8-7 win over the Harrisburg Senators in front of 5,213 fans at PNG Field Tuesday night. “It was great having people cheer for us ...

Opening day more than just a ballgame

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror No matter what level, opening day serves as a beacon of hope and excitement for fans and players alike. “It’s a blast, I’ve made a lot of good friends here,” Curve reliever Brad Case said. “It’s been cool to grow those relationships and get to know the great people who live in this town.” Fans started the afternoon off lining up at the gates more than two hours before first pitch before entering the stadium for their first look at the 2024 rendition of the Altoona Curve. The pomp and circumstance of the home opener is uniquely ...

Curve return from Akron with 1-2 record

From Mirror reports AKRON, Ohio — Anthony Solometo struck out two batters and allowed just one hit over four scoreless innings in his 2024 debut, but the Curve were shut out by the Akron RubberDucks in a 1-0 defeat on Sunday afternoon at Canal Park. Solometo walked three batters in the start but did not allow a hit over his last three innings. Akron’s lone run of the contest came on a solo home run from Petey Halpin in the fifth inning of Curve reliever Valentin Linarez. Halpin recorded seven hits in the three-game series for Akron with four RBIs. Linarez struck out five ...

Curve score late to win road opener

From Mirror reports AKRON, Ohio — With the game tied 3-3 in the top of the 10th inning Friday night, Matt Fraizer reached on an infield single to score Seth Beer and fuel a 4-3 victory for the Curve over Akron at Canal Park to open the 2024 season. The win gives Altoona its 1,700th win in franchise history, with an overall record of 1,700-1,651. It is the first time Altoona has won its Opening Day contest since 2019, when the Curve defeated Akron, 5-0, at Canal Park. Trailing by a run in the top of the ninth inning, Jackson Glenn opened the frame with a double down the right ...

Chandler helps Curve open season tonight

Next stop Tonight: Altoona at Akron, 7:05 p.m. Pitchers: Curve RHP Bubba Chandler (0-0) vs. Ducks LHP Doug Nikhazy (0-0) Radio: WRTA-FM 98.5 From Mirror reports The Altoona Curve open the season tonight in Ohio against the Akron RubberDucks with a roster that features four prospects — including three pitchers — that are ranked in the top 10 in the Pittsburgh Pirates farm system by MLB Pipeline. Headlining the returning group of position players for Altoona is infielder Tsung-Che Cheng, ranked No. 8, and outfielder Jase Bowen, who is ranked No. 21. On the pitching side, ...