Curve to Host 2006 Eastern League All Star Game

ALTOONA– The Altoona Curve, the Double-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, are pleased to announce that the club has been selected as the host for the 2006 Eastern League All-Star Game. The announcement was made by Eastern League President Joe McEacharn as part of an on-field ceremony prior to Friday night’s game at Blair County Ballpark.

The annual all-star classic will be held at Blair County Ballpark on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 and will be surrounded by several ballpark and community events. In a unique twist, the 2006 Major League All-Star Game will be hosted by the Curve’s parent club, the Pittsburgh Pirates, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh the day before the Eastern League All-Star Game will be played at Blair County Ballpark.

From www.altoonacurve.com