Altoona Curve

61–77 · 24th in the Eastern League Southwest · L2

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Curve Reveal 2027 Hall of Fame Election BallotThe Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are excited to share the 2027 Altoona Curve Baseball Hall of Fame Player Election Ballot, recognizing a distinguished group of 10 former Curve stars whose performances and contributions helped to shape the franchise’s history. Voting is now openDouble-A · 3d agoCurve Announce Game Times and Fireworks Dates for 2027 Season at Peoples Natural Gas FieldThe Altoona Curve, Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are excited to announce home game times and fireworks dates for the 2027 season, presented by Stuckey Automotive. Game times are subject to change. The 2027 season will once again feature 6:00 p.m. start times for many ofDouble-A · 4d agoCurve Charities Grant Program Accepting Grant Applications for 2026Altoona Curve Charities, a 501c3 organization devoted to supporting local youth programs and organizations, is excited to announce the opening of Grant Applications for the 2026 Grant Program, available now to area non-profits that promote healthy living for the betterment of youth and community. The 2026 GrantDouble-A · 21d agoCurve Match Franchise Record for Homers in Series FinaleAltoona matched the franchise record for home runs in a season with their 143rd home run in an 11-7 loss to the Akron RubberDucks to wrap up the 2026 season. Keiner Delgado started the day off on the right foot with a leadoff solo home run inDouble-A · 43d agoWhite, Wietgrefe, Moss, Dumitru Take Home 2026 Season AwardsPrior to Sunday’s game against the Akron RubberDucks, the Altoona Curve honored four players with awards for their achievements during the 2026 season. Outfielder Lonnie White Jr. was named the Team’s Most Valuable Player, LHP Connor Wietgrefe was named the team’s Pitcher of the Year, Callan MossDouble-A · 43d agoRain Ends Curve Win StreakAltoona and Akron had their game called after six innings due to inclement weather, the RubberDucks secured a 3-2 win over the Curve and ended Altoona’s six-game winning streak. Murf Gray slammed a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give the Curve a 2-0 lead. AltoonaDouble-A · 43d agoSeptember 11: Schlesinger stellar, but Curve slam downs Ducks, 4-2RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Altoona Curve (30-37, 61-75) 4, Akron RubberDucks (31-35, 66-68) 2 WP: Michael Walsh (1-3) LP: Michael Kennedy (1-2) Save: None Summary RubberDucks left-hander Rafe Schlesinger threw a career-long 6 1/3 scoreless innings in his final start of the season and Akron collected 11 hits,Double-A · 44d agoMoss’s Grand Slam Completes Comeback WinTrailing 2-0 in the bottom of the eighth, Callan Moss slammed a go-ahead Grand Slam to send Altoona 4-2 win against Akron. The win extended Altoona’s win streak to six straight games, the longest of the season. It also marked a fourth straight game in which theDouble-A · 44d agoCurve Sweep Doubleheader with Late HomersAltoona swept Akron in a Thursday doubleheader with a pair of comeback victories, 6-3 and 5-4 (8), at Peoples Natural Gas Field. GAME ONE Altoona’s offense was held without a baserunner into the fifth inning by starter Franklin Gomez, until Will Taylor doubled with two outs. TheDouble-A · 45d agoSeptember 10: RubberDucks beaten by Curve homers, 6-3 and 5-4RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score: Game 1 | Game 2 Game 1: Altoona Curve (28-37, 59-75) 6, Akron RubberDucks (31-33, 66-66) 3 WP: Peyton Stumbo (3-12) LP: Jay Driver (7-3) SV: Tyler Owens (5) Game 2: Altoona Curve (29-37, 60-75) 5, Akron RubberDucks (31-34, 66-67) 4 WP: Aaron ShortridgeDouble-A · 45d agoSeptember 8: RubberDucks drop shutout in Altoona, 3-0RubberDucks Game Recap | Box Score Altoona Curve (26-37, 57-75) 3, Akron RubberDucks (31-31, 66-64) 0 WP: Connor Oliver (4-6) LP: Braylon Doughty (2-3) SV: Michael Walsh (4) Summary Akron put nine runners on base and stole four bases but went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position, and left-hander ConnorDouble-A · 45d agoCurve Score Nine Early, Cruise to 9-5 WinAltoona picked up their third straight victory, earning a 9-5 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Curve starter Dominic Pipkin allowed three first inning runs to Akron before the Curve bats answered right back. Following a leadoff home run fromDouble-A · 46d agoTrio of Curve Arms Combine for Shutout WinConnor Oliver, Landon Tomkins, and Mike Walsh spun Altoona’s seventh shutout win of the season on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field. Altoona took down the Akron RubberDucks, 3-0. Ivan Brethowr’s two-run single in the fourth inning was accounted for the first runs of the dayDouble-A · 47d agoRivas Homers in Sunday WinInfielder Javier Rivas became the fifth Curve hitter to reach ten homers this season in an 8-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators on Sunday afternoon at FNB Field. Altoona scored two early runs on bases loaded walks in the second and built up a 5-2 advantageDouble-A · 50d agoCarmichael’s Homer Not Enough in Saturday Night DefeatHarrisburg picked up their third win in five games this week, earning a 8-5 win over the Curve on Saturday night at FNB Field. Altoona’s offense got off to a hot start in the top of the first with a single from Keiner Delgado, a walk fromDouble-A · 50d agoStumbo Spins Five Scoreless in 2-0 DefeatStrong pitching from Peyton Stumbo, Jake Shirk, Mike Walsh and Christian Tortosa wasn’t enough for Altoona to pick up a third straight win; falling 2-0 to the Harrisburg Senators on Friday night at FNB Field. Peyton Stumbo turned in his first scoreless outing since June 10 againstDouble-A · 51d agoHomestand Preview: Altoona Hosts Akron for Final Series of 2026The Altoona Curve return home to Peoples Natural Gas Field next week to host the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, from Tuesday, September 8 through Sunday, September 13 for the final series of the 2026 season! Fans can purchase tickets online here, by phone at 877-99-CURVE orDouble-A · 52d agoCurve Plate Five in Extras, Earn 12-7 WinKeiner Delgado slugged a three-run homer and Murf Gray picked up three hits in Altoona’s 12-7 win in extra innings on Thursday night at FNB Field in Harrisburg. After Harrisburg tied the game in the eighth inning on an RBI single from Devin Fitz-Gerald, Altoona sent theDouble-A · 52d agoCastillo Homers, Bullpen Turns in Four Strong in 7-3 WinAll but one Curve hitter reached base safely in a 7-3 win for Altoona at Harrisburg on Wednesday night at FNB Field. After Harrisburg took a 1-0 lead in the first, Altoona responded with a two-run homer from Jesus Castillo in the third and a five-run fourthDouble-A · 53d agoDombkowski Fires Five Strong in 4-3 DefeatDespite another strong start from lefty Nick Dombkowski, Altoona dropped their series opener to Harrisburg, 4-3, on Tuesday night. Facing top Nationals prospect Jarlin Susana, who threw 16 of his 45 pitches at 100 mph or above, the Curve grabbed two first inning runs. Murf Gray droveDouble-A · 54d ago

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