Comeback falls short for Curve in series opener
CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve scored the final four runs but were topped by the Trenton Thunder, 6-5, on Friday night in opener of a four-game series at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
CURVE, Pa. - The Altoona Curve scored the final four runs but were topped by the Trenton Thunder, 6-5, on Friday night in opener of a four-game series at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
With the loss the Curve (60-56) fell back into second place in the Eastern League Western Division, a half-game behind the Bowie Baysox, while the Thunder (77-39) improved their league-best record
Trenton got the scoring started in the top of the second inning. With two outs,
Altoona answered back in the bottom of the fourth.
The top of the fifth inning led to trouble for Curve starter
The Curve struck back in their half of the fifth with three runs. With the bases loaded
McRae gave up six runs on 11 Trenton hits over 4.2 innings pitched. Keselica tossed one inning, walked two, allowed one hit and struck out one.
Trenton starter
Altoona will continue the series against Trenton with a double-header on Saturday. Right-hander Mitch Keller (0-0, 3.00) will start on the mound for the Curve in game one of a double-header, while the Thunder will counter with lefty
The game-two starter for the Curve will be the right-hander
Saturday is Subaru Crosstrek night, presented by Stuckey Subaru. It is also Scout Night at PNG Field. Following the double-header there will be the Miracle League Ball Launch, kids run the bases and Elvis-Themed Fireworks.
For tickets or more information, visit AltoonaCurve.com, call 877.99.CURVE or stop by the PNG Field box office.
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