Gus Fring Appearance, Taillon and Al Tuna Giveaways, Fireworks to Entertain Fans When Curve Return Home Thursday

CURVE, Pa. - After wrapping up the longest road trip of the season, the Altoona Curve return back to Peoples Natural Gas Field for a jam-packed homestand beginning on Thursday. Giancarlo Esposito will meet and greet fans in Curve, Pa, plus fans have an opportunity to receive giveaways featuring former Curve pitcher Jameson Taillon and Al Tuna. To cap off the homestand, fans will see postgame fireworks and bid on a Pirates-themed jersey as the Curve wrap up their season series against the Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets).

Giancarlo Esposito will be at Peoples Natural Gas Field on Thursday when the Curve return home thanks to Peoples and Atlantic Broadband. The actor, famous for his iconic villain "Gus Fring" from the critically acclaimed "Breaking Bad", will throw out the ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs for two hours during the game.

On Friday and Saturday, the Curve will give away a pair of collectable items to fans that come to the ballpark early. Friday's 7 p.m. game will feature the Jameson Taillon Tuxedo T-Shirt presented by WTAJ to the first 1,500 fans. Taillon was a member of the 2013 Curve team and is rated by several publications as the top pitching prospect in the Pirates system. Saturday's 6 p.m. game will feature the Al-in-the-Wall giveaway to the first 1,000 fans thanks to Super 8 Altoona. No need to wait for the Curve to score a run, fans can have Al Tuna jump out of the wall whenever and wherever they want.   Gates will open at 5 p.m. for all four weekend games.

Sunday's series finale against Binghamton will be at 6 p.m. will feature postgame fireworks. Additionally, all fans that come to Sunday's game can bid on the 1992 Pittsburgh Pirates-themed jersey auction that the Curve players will wear on the field during the game. All proceeds will benefit the St. Jude Children Hospital thanks to Reliable Towing & Auto Center in memory of former Altoona Curve outfielder Evan Chambers, who passed away this offseason.

For tickets and information, call 877.99.CURVE, visit www.AltoonaCurve.com, or stop by the Curve front offices during normal business hours.

A complete listing of the scheduled events and promotions for the upcoming homestand is below. (Promotions are subject to change)

 

	June 26 | 7 p.m. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) - Giancarlo Esposito Appearance presented by Atlantic Broadband and Peoples Natural Gas - Thirsty Thursday presented by Rocky 104.9 - 16 oz. drafts of Bud Light and regular sodas for $2! - Live Music on the Rocky Gap Casino Resort Entertainment Deck - Giants of Science (Gates Open at 5 p.m.)
	June 27 | 7 p.m. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) - Jameson Taillon Tuxedo T-Shirt Giveaway presented by WTAJ-TV to the first 1,500 fans - Silver Steamers Club Game- Presented by Homewood at Martinsburg - Live Music on the Rocky Gap Casino Resort Entertainment Deck - Steve Summerhill (Gates Open at 5 p.m.) - Kids Run The Bases
	June 28 | 6 p.m. Binghamton Mets (AA -New York Mets) - Al-in-The-Wall Giveaway presented by Super 8 Altoona to the first 1,000 fans - Free Ritchey's Dairy Curve Kids' Club Game - Kids Run The Bases - Gates Open at 5 p.m.
	June 29 | 6 p.m. Binghamton Mets (AA - New York Mets) - Postgame Fireworks - Jersey Auction: 1992 Pirates-Themed Jerseys- All proceeds benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital thanks to Reliable Towing Tire & Auto Center in memory of former Altoona Curve Evan Chambers. - Pre-Game Catch on the Field- Fans of all ages can play catch on the outfield grass from 5 p.m.- 5:25 p.m. - Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul Society Soup Kitchen - Fans can bring their boxed and canned food items to the game to donate to the soup kitchen - Kids Run The Bases - Gates Open at 5 p.m.