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Strong offense supports Sullivan in Curve victory

Next stop Tonight: Altoona at Bowie, 6:35 p.m. Pitchers: Curve RHP Aaron Shortridge vs. Baysox RHP Peter Van Loon Record: 16-17 From Mirror reports BOWIE, Md. — Sean Sullivan allowed five total base runners in six innings with six strikeouts for the Curve on Wednesday night in an 11-2 win over Bowie at Prince George’s Stadium. The Curve (16-17) enjoyed a 14-hit night. Sullivan allowed two runs in the sixth inning after stringing together five scoreless frames to open the game. Heston Kjerstad knocked a two-out single to left to score Billy Cook, who reached on a ...

Davis home run wasted by Curve

From Mirror reports BOWIE, Md. — Henry Davis hit his ninth home run of the season for Altoona on Tuesday, but a wild pitch with the game tied 3-3 in the bottom of the ninth inning allowed Bowie to score the game-winning run and defeat the Curve, 4-3, at Prince George’s Stadium. The game was tied 3-3 entering the top of the ninth inning. Drew Maggi reached on a two-out single for the Curve and advanced to second on a wild pitch from Wandisson Charles, before Andres Alvarez flew out to right field to end the inning. In the bottom of the frame, Cesar Prieto hit a lead-off double ...

Despite record, Curve showing good signs

In just a few short days the Altoona Curve will hit the one quarter mark of their 140-game season. To date, it’s not been what many expected this season to look like as the Curve sit at 15-16 on the year. Though even at just one game below .500, Altoona is only one game and a half out of first place. Top prospect Henry Davis has exceeded expectations, hitting .308 with eight home runs, 17 RBIs and five stolen bases. One of the best traits Davis is showing at the plate is his vision, having worked 19 walks while striking out only 22 times. He’s also demonstrated ...

Not hitting with runners in scoring position costs Curve

https://youtu.be/YbmEqmQh-HI https://youtu.be/YbmEqmQh-HI By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror Another game and another set of missed opportunities for the Altoona Curve as they fell to Akron, 4-2, Sunday afternoon in front of 4,555 fans at PNG Field. The loss to the RubberDucks was a microcosm of the week as a whole for the Curve, who struggled mightily with runners in scoring position for the entire series. That struggle is well represented in Altoona going 7-for-50 with runners in scoring position in the six games with Akron. “They’ve been putting in the work. I think ...

Gorski sends Curve fans home happy

https://youtu.be/r4o7HU0fPs0 By Jarrod Prugar For the Mirror The Altoona Curve snapped a four-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over Akron, courtesy of a Matt Gorski walk-off RBI Friday night in front of 6,595 at PNG Field. Gorski’s fielder’s choice to walk it off — and give Altoona its first win of the series — was undoubtedly huge, but it was the control of the run game by the pitching staff and catcher Dylan Shockley that ultimately led to the victory. “Forget Shockley for a minute, but pitchers’ holds, sidesteps, varying their looks that was the thing that we ...

Maggi glad to share his big-league dream

It took Drew Maggi 13 years of professional baseball to reach the pinnacle of the sport by appearing in a Major League Baseball game. That moment on April 26th was a magical moment that featured a standing ovation from the Pittsburgh faithful, but also captivated an entire sport and nation. ...