Curve Accepting Nominations for 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year to be Honored on Teacher Appreciation Night
CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the opening of the 2025 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition. Three nominated teachers will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by 1st Summit Bank, on Saturday, May
CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the opening of the 2025 1st Summit Bank Teachers of the Year Competition. Three nominated teachers will be named Teachers of the Year with a special on-field ceremony on Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by 1st Summit Bank, on Saturday, May 3 at Peoples Natural Gas Field when the Curve host the Akron RubberDucks at 4:00 p.m.
“We are excited to partner with 1st Summit bank to honor local teachers across Central Pennsylvania!” said Curve GM Nate Bowen. “There are so many great educators in our community and we feel it is very important to honor them and their contributions to the development of the next generation.”
Teacher Appreciation Night will honor individuals who exude enthusiastic passion and creative skills to educate our next generation. The three winners of Teacher of the Year will receive a $100 cash prize as well as special gifts from the Curve and 1st Summit Bank. All nominated teachers will be invited to take part in a pregame on-field ceremony.
Nominations for Teacher of the Year will be accepted through April 13 and all submissions can be made here.
Any kindergarten through 12th grade teacher is eligible to be nominated by a student. Students under age 13 are encouraged to use their parent/guardian to complete the nomination form. Every nominated teacher will receive two (2) complimentary Grandstand tickets to Teacher Appreciation Night on Saturday, May 3 and will be contacted by a Curve Ticket Representative after their nomination has been received.
For tickets and more information on the 2025 Altoona Curve Season, presented by Stuckey Automotive, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office. Additionally, the Stockyard Team Store is online 24/7/365.
Sea Dogs and Curve Suspended in Fifth Inning
CURVE, Pa. – Altoona and Portland were suspended in the fifth inning of their game on Friday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The teams will pick up the suspended game on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. and play it to its completion before playing a 7-inning game. Altoona trails the
‘Dogs Sweep Curve In Thursday Doubleheader
CURVE, Pa. – Portland completed a doubleheader sweep of the Curve on Thursday night, 3-0 and 9-6, at Peoples Natural Gas Field. After Thursday’s game, Altoona’s record stands at 22-26. GAME ONE Portland’s David Sandlin tossed a three-hit shutout to lead the Sea Dogs to a 3-0 win over the
Curve Buried At Sea By The Dogs
CURVE, Pa. – Wednesday night’s game between Altoona and Portland was postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Thursday, May 29, at Peoples Natural Gas Field with a doubleheader consisting of a pair of 7-inning games beginning at 5:00 p.m. Fans holding tickets to Wednesday’s
Cimillo’s Homer Leads Series Opening Win
CURVE, Pa. – Nick Cimillo knocked his second home run of the season as Altoona defeated the Portland Sea Dogs, 4-2, on Tuesday night to begin the week at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Cimillo knocked the solo shot in the seventh inning odd Sea Dogs reliever Jonathan Brand. The Curve
Curve Split Sunday Doubleheader in Akron
AKRON, Ohio – After dropping the first four games of the week in Akron, the Curve split a doubleheader on Sunday night to the RubberDucks at Canal Park, taking game one 1-0 before falling in game two 5-4. GAME ONE Altoona was held scoreless over the first five innings of
Peterson Powers RubberDucks to Second-Consecutive Shutout Win Over Altoona
AKRON, Ohio – For the second game in a row, Altoona was shutout by the Akron RubberDucks on Saturday night at Canal Park, falling by a final of 10-0. Austin Peterson was dominant for Akron, spinning seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits with four strikeouts. He retired the
Curve Swept in Doubleheader by 'Ducks
AKRON, Ohio – After two nights of rainouts, the Curve managed just five hits over two games of a doubleheader on Friday night as the Akron RubberDucks took both games by finals of 6-3 and 5-0 at Canal Park. GAME ONE Alessandro Ercolani gave up a season-high six runs on
RubberDucks Sneak Past Curve in Tuesday Morning Defeat
AKRON, Ohio – Kervin Pichardo knocked an RBI-double for the Curve in the eighth inning, but Altoona stranded 10 runners on base in a 3-1 loss to the Akron RubberDucks at Canal Park on Tuesday morning. Altoona’s offense was held to just two hits and no walks against Akron starter
Curve and RubberDucks Postponed for Second-Consecutive Night
AKRON, Ohio – The Altoona Curve and Akron RubberDucks were rained out for the second day in-a-row on Thursday night at Canal Park. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on Sunday, May 25 with game one beginning at 4:05 p.m. The night will consist of two seven
Curve and RubberDucks Rained Out on Wednesday Night
AKRON, Ohio – The Altoona Curve and Akron RubberDucks were rained out on Wednesday night at Canal Park. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on Friday, May 23 with game one beginning at 5:05 p.m. The night will consist of two seven inning games. Altoona is 20-20
Senators Snag Series Finale in Altoona
CURVE, Pa. – Jack Brannigan stretched his on-base streak to 23 games on Sunday night with a two-hit performance for the Curve, but Altoona could not hold off the Harrisburg Senators in a 6-4 loss at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Harrisburg capitalized early with a first inning grand slam from
Jarvis, Jebb Jam Senators
Mitch Jebb and Mike Jarvis each picked up three hits in an 8-4 for the Curve over the Harrisburg Senators in front of 4,737 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday night. Altoona earned a series win over the Senators, picking up their fourth win in five games this
Curve Mascot LOCO Nominated for Mascot Hall of Fame
CURVE, PA – Everyone’s favorite mascot, LOCO, has been nominated to the Mascot Hall of Fame’s 2025 class. Voting opens May 11th at mascothalloffame.com and runs through May 24th. The 2025 inductees will be announced in June. To see the ballot and vote for LOCO, click here. Each of the
Jebb Drives in Three in 5-4 Win
CURVE, Pa. – Mitch Jebb continued his hot streak at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs batted in, and Altoona picked up their third win of the week against Harrisburg in four games this week, 5-4, on Friday night in front of 3,863 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Pichardo, Jebb Lead 9-4 Win over Harrisburg
CURVE, Pa. – Mitch Jebb and Kervin Pichardo combined for six hits, seven runs scored, two walks and four runs batted in out of the top two spots in the Curve lineup in a 9-4 win over Harrisburg on Thursday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Pichardo led the 10-hit
Brannigan, Siani Pick Up Three Hits Each in Doubleheader Split
CURVE, Pa. – Altoona and Harrisburg split a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon, with the Curve winning the opener 8-0 and falling in the finale, 6-4, in front of 8,273 fans at Peoples Natural Gas Field. In game one of the doubleheader, Alessandro Ercolani earned his first win of the season
Maverick Baker Baseball All-Star Showcase Returning to Peoples Natural Gas Field
CURVE, PA – The Altoona Curve are excited to announce the return of the Maverick Baker Baseball All-Star Showcase, coming to Peoples Natural Gas Field on Saturday, June 7. The event will bring our region’s top senior baseball players together for a nine-inning all-star event. “The inaugural game last season
Curve and Senators Rained Out on Tuesday Night
CURVE, Pa. – The Altoona Curve and Harrisburg Senators were rained out on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The game will be made up as a doubleheader on Wednesday, May 14 with game one beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tickets for today’s game can be exchanged for any other
Bullpen Covers All Nine Innings in 3-2 Win
ERIE, PA – Altoona grabbed an early 3-0 lead and six Curve pitchers made it stand up in a 3-2 win for the Curve over the Erie SeaWolves on Sunday afternoon at UPMC Park. After dropping the first four games of the series at Erie, Altoona came away with back-to-back
Pichardo’s Big Day Leads 6-4 Win
ERIE, PA – Kervin Pichardo went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate and drove in a pair to lead Altoona to a 6-4 win over the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday afternoon at UPMC Park. Wilber Dotel struck out eight batters in six innings and allowed just three runs (two earned)
Curve Shutout on Friday Night
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Curve Fight Back, Fall Late at Erie
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SeaWolves Outlast Curve on Wednesday Afternoon
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Curve Bats Quieted in Series Opener at Erie
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Hunter Barco Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Month
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