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Curve offense shut down by Wolves

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror The Altoona Curve came out on the wrong end of a pitchers’ duel in a 2-0 loss to the Erie SeaWolves Thursday night in front of 3,623 fans at PNG Field. Erie starter Ty Madden went seven innings allowing only two hits while striking out eight Curve hitters. That performance was nearly matched by Altoona pitchers though, they ultimately came up short in the end. “We pitched well enough tonight,” Curve acting manager Gary Green said. “Even though their guy pitched well, we almost matched him. Their guy was really good, obviously, but we’re ...

Split decision: Cheng’s improvement helps Curve win one of two

https://youtu.be/zHvyDMzP164 The Altoona Curve split Wednesday’s doubleheader with the Erie SeaWolves winning game one, 4-2, and losing game two, 5-2, in front of 3,063 people at PNG Field. Tsung-Che Cheng paved the way for the Curve in game one, scoring two runs and knocking one in. ...

Wrestler helping others get clean

Jake ‘The Snake’ set for visit to PNG Field By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror Jake “The Snake” Roberts has slithered his way through trials and tribulations in and out of the professional wrestling ring. He’s dealt with substance abuse issues, drug addiction, alcohol problems and injuries. He’s loved, lost and everything in between in his career. “It was pure hell, beating the drugs and alcohol,” Roberts said in an interview with the Mirror ahead of his appearance at PNG Field on Thursday. “If you’re fighting that beast, I’ll be glad to help. It destroys ...

Curve fall to SeaWolves

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror Tsung-Che Cheng’s three-run home run wasn’t enough to overcome the Erie Seawolves as they beat the Altoona Curve 7-3 in front of 5,026 people Tuesday night at PNG Field. The Curve, who have transformed into the Altoona Pizzas this week, fell behind early as starting pitcher Nick Dombkowski allowed a run in the third and then two in the fifth. “We’ve done a really good job of making plays that we need to make,” Altoona bench coach Gary Green said. “Tonight, one got away from us at second base and we weren’t able to pitch around it ...

Curve taking pride in this week’s pizza promotion

By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror While everyone might love Altoona Curve baseball, not everyone loves Altoona pizza, the type of pizza served up Sicillian style with American cheese, sauce, green peppers and salami. This week though, the Curve transform into the Altoona Pizzas, an ode to the pizza Altoona has become notorious for. It’s been a long time coming for the transformation as the process began last year as an idea and developed into a week that will feature much of what Altoona has to offer. “It’s quite a long process,” Curve general manager Nate Bowen said. ...

Squirrels pull away from Curve

A wild seventh inning doomed the Altoona Curve in a 13-4 loss to the Richmond Flying Squirrels Sunday afternoon at PNG Field in front of 3,835 people. The inning started with a single to the leadoff hitter Victor Bericoto before back- to-back walks loaded the bases. Michell Miliano threw a wild pitch that plated Bericoto before his day ended after yet another walk which loaded the bases once again. Omar Cruz inherited the bases-loaded jam and promptly allowed a Shane Matheny double that scored two to put the Flying Squirrels up 5-2. Cruz got a groundout and fielder’s choice ...