In a roster move announced Monday, catcher Ronny Paulino has been promoted from the Altoona Curve to Triple-A Indianapolis. Paulino will fill the roster spot in Indianapolis vacated by Ryan Doumit, who was recalled by Pittsburgh Saturday night. The 24-year old backstop hit .292 with 6 HR, 20 RBI and a team-leading 18 multi-hit contests in 43 games with the Curve this season. Paulino, who was named to the Eastern League\u2019s Post-Season All-Star Team in 2004, after having a breakout year hitting .285 with career highs in homers (15) and RBI (60), is a member of the Pirates\u2019 40-man roster.
\nPaulino originally was signed by the Pirates as a non-drafted free aganet in 1997 and was a Rule Five pick by the Royals in 2002, who was returned to Pittsburgh in 2003 in spring training.
\nCatcher Chris Snusz has been activated to fill Paulino\u2019s spot on the Curve\u2019s 23-man roster.
\nThe Altoona Curve will return home to Blair County Ballpark to open a six-day, seven-game homestand Tuesday night against the Binghamton Mets (AA\/Mets).
\nAmong the highlights of the upcoming six-day homestand include:
\nThree consecutive weeknight POST-GAME FIREWORKS SHOWS Tuesday through Thursday
\nA 5:05 PM DOUBLEHEADER Saturday against the Akron Aeros (2 games for the price of 1)
\nNASCAR NIGHT Thursday night @ 7:05 PM featuring a NASCAR Simulator courtesy of Jennerstown Speedway
\nAlso Thursday, a special visit from \u201cTHE LOLLIPOP KID\u201d JERRY MAREN. Jerry was the Munchkin in the classic Movie The Wizard of Oz who handed the lollipop to Dorothy. He was one of the three tough-acting little people who sang, \\”We represent the Lollipop Guild.\\” He will throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the game and sign autographs for fans.
\nThe first of three PLAYER AUTOGRAPH AND PHOTO DAYS prior to Sunday\u2019s 6:05 PM. Fans will be allowed to meet and greet players and coaches on the field from 4:30-5:15 PM.
\nFollowing Sunday\u2019s 6:05 PM game, another SUNDAY NIGHT POST-GAME FIREWORKS SHOW
\nGreat entertainment from REGGY (Friday @ 7:05 PM) and THE FABULOUS BLUES BROTHERS ACT (Saturday @ 5:05 PM)
\nHere\\’s what\\’s happening at Blair County Ballpark as part of the June 7-12 homestand:
\nTuesday, June 7, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
\n\u2022 Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by the U.S. Army
\n\u2022 U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
\n\u2022 Hometown Johnstown Night presented by The Tribune-Democrat
\nWednesday, June 8, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
\n\u2022 Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by Turkey Hill
\n\u2022 Hometowns of Centre County Night
\n\u2022 50\\’s Classic Car Night
\nThursday, June 9, 7:05 PM vs. Binghamton Mets
\n\u2022 Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by Jeep\/Chrysler Dealers
\n\u2022 NASCAR Night, featuring a NASCAR simulator courtesy of Jennerstown Speedway
\n\u2022 \u201cThe Lollipop Kid\u201d Jerry Maren (Wizard of Oz) First Pitch and Autograph Session
\nFriday, June 10, 7:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
\n\u2022 Friday Family Fun Night, featuring the hilarious mascot REGGY!
\n\u2022 Hometowns of Bedford County Night
\nSaturday, June 11, 5:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
\n\u2022 R&B Night, featuring the Fabulous Blues Brothers Act!
\nSunday, June 12, 6:05 PM vs. Akron Aeros
\n\u2022 Post-Game FIREWORKS presented by S&T Bank
\n\u2022 Autograph Book Giveaway presented by S&T Bank
\n\u2022 Curve Player Autograph and Photo Day (gates open at 4:30 and fans can go on the field to get free autographs from all Curve players and coaches!)
\n\u2022 HOMETOWN TYRONE NIGHT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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