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Altoona topples Richmond, 8-5

CURVE, Pa. – The Curve evened the series with the Flying Squirrels, taking down Richmond, 8-5, on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Altoona’s offense jumped all over Richmond starter Yunior Marte, tagging him for eight runs in 3.2 innings. Shalin Polanco’s two-run double capped off a four-run second inning for the Curve and Lonnie White Jr. slammed his eighth home run in a Curve uniform to push the lead in the fourth. Keiner Delgado and Duce Gourson each had run-scoring knocks in the fourth inning to chase Richmond’s starter from the game. Eight of Altoona’s ...

Verlander plans to retire after this season

By LARRY LAGE AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year. The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers. Verlander made the announcement on ...

Curve honor Venezuelan Heritage

CURVE, Pa. – The Curve announced that on Wednesday, July 8 at Peoples Natural Gas that Wednesday night’s Los Peces Dorados game against the Richmond Flying Squirrels will be dedicated to the country of Venezuela. In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that rocked the nation, the Curve share their love and strength with people that have been impacted. “The events in Venezuela have touched us deeply in Curve, PA,” said General Manager Nate Bowen. “We are heartbroken to read the news about the family of Curve catcher Omar Alfonzo and are sending our sympathies to him and ...

Richmond tops Altoona, 3-2

CURVE, Pa. – Richmond’s Parks Harber hit a three-run homer in the second to lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 3-2 win over the Altoona Curve in front of 4,762 fans on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Pirates’ right-hander Wilber Dotel continued his rehab assignment with the Curve and tossed two scoreless innings of relief, earning four strikeouts on 32 pitches. Dotel allowed just one hit as the first reliever out of the bullpen after starter Connor Oliver. Oliver turned in his longest outing of his professional career, tossing six innings. Oliver’s lone mistake ...

Curve welcome Big Boy train

CURVE, Pa. – With the Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest locomotive, passing through Central PA, the Curve are excited to celebrate its historic coast-to-coast tour as it travels through Blair County. “We are happy to see the Big Boy, stopping in Altoona and excited that the stadium and our parking lot can be a part of such an impactful event for our community,” said Curve General Manager Nate Bowen. “At the same time, we want our fans to have the best experience possible when arriving at the ballpark. If you have any questions on parking on Thursday ...

Port Royal to host Kids’ Night on Saturday

By Brad Strawser PORT ROYAL-- Following the 11th rain out of the season, Port Royal Speedway is set to welcome fans back to The Speed Palace this Saturday, July 11, for an exciting night of racing and family fun as the annual Kids' Night takes center stage. The evening's racing program will feature the Weikert's Livestock 410 Sprint Cars, Penns Valley Meat Market PA Sprint Series RaceSaver 305 Sprint Cars, and the River Rock Campground and RV Park Limited Late Models. In addition to the on-track competition, the spotlight will be on the youngest race fans with Kids' Night, featuring ...