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Coach. Writer. Difference Maker. | Penn State 🏈 and 🏀 for @NittanySN and @altoonacurve for @AltoonaMirrorPA | Member @TheFWAA

altoona, pa
Joined March 2010
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Jarrod Prugar
8 years
This picture of @coachjfranklin and his daughters I got epitomizes life & my trip. Family, above all, is the most important thing in life.
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30 seconds of cheers and towels for Troy Polamalu. What an experience.
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Reggie Bush with some big praise for Jahan Dotson, calls him the best receiver in the country
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Sources: Expect Paul Skenes to be promoted to Double-A Altoona this week and activated prior to his start. Details currently being hashed out and official word to come in the next day or so.
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According to @AltoonaCurve manager Robby Hammock, righty Thomas Harrington has been promoted to Triple A Indianapolis. Harrington was 2-2 with a 2.24 ERA for the Curve this season in 13 games.
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2 years
Source: RHP Jerad Eikhoff to be promoted to Pittsburgh. Was a non-roster invite to spring training this year. Will be interested to see who the roster casualty is.
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Can officially report Paul Skenes has been encouraged NOT to try Altoona Pizza
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ONeil Cruz, Canaan Smith-Njigba and Cal Mitchell in addition to Mason Martin all expected to get called up to Triple A Indianapolis to finish the season according to sources
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According to @AltoonaCurve manager Robby Hammock, the rehab process for Henry Davis has been paused as he works back from a concussion. He was 0-6 with 5 Ks in his time with the Curve.
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5 months
Per Altoona Curve manager Robby Hammock: Bubba Chandler will get the start tomorrow.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
BREAKING: Robert Morris University announces they’ve partnered with the Pittsburgh College Hockey to raise funds to support the reinstatement of RMU’s men’s and women’s ice hockey programs in time for the 2021-22 season
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3 years
Just minutes after Penn State shuts out Indiana and WR coach @CoachStubbs is out playing with his son, Jagger. Cool moment to capture. Puts in perspective there’s much more to life than just coaching
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A visibly emotional KJ Hamler stands at midfield soaking in Beaver Stadium as the current team leaves the field. Believe this is the first time he’s been on the field since he went to the NFL
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7 years
Saquon Barkley being honored at center ice by PSU Hockey and Pegula ERUPTS for the running back
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3 years
A minute and 15 seconds of Cowher Power.
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9 years
Shout out to the BNY Mellon building for wearing that lightning bolt like a champ. http://t.co/y7UAWYo1bN
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Jarrod Prugar
6 years
Weekly video of In the Air Tonight at Penn State practice featuring @TMS_II playing the drums on @BoobieMilesXXIV #psu #dkps
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2 years
Tonight is my last night at @DKPghSports . I’ve been here since 2018 and I can’t begin to thank @Dejan_Kovacevic for the opportunities he’s given me. I’ve done a lot of cool things and grown in ways I never thought possible.
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2 years
Travis MacGregor and Noe Toribio have been promoted to Triple A Indy per Altoona Curve manager Kieran Mattison.
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1 year
It’s expected that Pirates 1B/DH Ji-Man Choi will head to Triple-A Indianapolis to continue his road back to Pittsburgh after his stint in Altoona this week
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I’ve been covering the Curve and prospects since 2016 and I’ve not seen or heard anyone who has hit the ball quite like Oneil Cruz. It’s just got a completely different sound and in a good way. He will assuredly be fun to watch
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3 years
Robert Morris hockey will be back and is financially sustainable. They will return to play for the 2023-24 season
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6 months
Looks like it’s going to be Alika Williams who will be the corresponding roster move for Nick Gonzales. Saw Williams with his equipment leaving the clubhouse a few moments ago
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4 months
Everybody loves Curve baseball including Jared Jones who’s in town to see some old friends
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5 years
Happy birthday to my dude @jrollisonpgh miss being able to talk sports and life with you. Hope you’ve got a cold one and you’re enjoying it up there my man!!
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Jarrod Prugar
5 years
Can confirm after talking with Curve manager Michael Ryan, SS ONeil Cruz will join the team for the series in Trenton. He was hitting .301 for Bradenton this season. #dkps #pirates
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Jarrod Prugar
4 months
Some roster moves in Altoona per the team: - INF Seth Beer – Promoted from Altoona to Indianapolis - LHP Anthony Solometo – now on Development List - C Eli Wilson – starts Minor League Rehab Assignment with Bradenton
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1 year
Wouldn’t be shocked if Liover Peguero gets promoted. It’d be very well deserved, but also wouldn’t be shocked with a Ji-Hwan Bae DFA
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Jarrod Prugar
5 years
Just completely heartbroken. This dude pushed me to become the best writer I could be. Without him I wouldn’t have had many of the opportunities I’ve had covering the Curve. Rest easy, Jason
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Dejan Kovacevic
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Terrible news tonight: Jason Rollison, our colleague and friend, has passed away after a brief but bullish battle with cancer. His wife, Jessica, asked me to relay her hope that this can be shared with his friends and readers everywhere.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
For what it's worth: GM Ben Cherington is in Altoona, and despite the game ending quite a bit ago, Miguel Perez and the players have yet to speak with the media postgame
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3 years
Happy Easter to those who celebrate!
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1 year
I don’t believe Endy Rodriguez to Pittsburgh will be the move. If it isn’t, this is going to be the dry run to see how they both fit in the lineup every day
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Jarrod Prugar
6 years
Best of luck to @cotuck should he be making his debut he’s one of the most genuine guys I’ve had the pleasure of covering. And in my opinion, he’s a face of the franchise type player
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Jarrod Prugar
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Jason Rollison and I started together with Pittsburgh Sporting News and quickly developed a friendship over living in Central PA and a love of baseball. Together, we earned the opportunity to cover the Curve for Pirates Breakdown
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1 year
Solometo has the potential to be the real deal. He’s been sharp for Altoona in his two starts
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MLB Pipeline
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No. 9 @Pirates prospect Anthony Solometo was 💪 in his home debut for the @AltoonaCurve : 5 IP 2 H 0 R 1 BB 6 K
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3 years
I have more questions now than I did before President Howard spoke which is simply incredible
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3 years
ROSTER MOVES: Jarrod Prugar pulls a Rodolfo Castro. Being promoted to Major League duty after time in Double A. Will be activated in Pittsburgh for @DKPghSports tomorrow before the game.
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1 year
Altoona Curve catcher Henry Davis has been promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis … much more to come.
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6 months
Wow. Insane ending in the Altoona Curve game. Curve down 2-0 in the 9th had bases loaded with 1 out. Fly ball to left gets caught and Joe Perez gets thrown out at the plate after tagging up, lose 2-0 Curve losing streak now up to 14
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1 year
If I’m the Pirates and I’m very clearly not my top 2 are: 1 - A) Dylan Crews 1 - B) Paul Skenes 2) Wyatt Langford All have tremendous upside. Crews and Langford are middle of the lineup bats and all three could start in Double-A depending on what the Pirates have planned.
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5 years
The Pirates look like they’re playing a bunch of painters. Wish there was just a hint of color in these jerseys. Instead just looks like priests vs painters
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Jarrod Prugar
2 years
Scary moment here in Altoona with Liover Peguero getting hit in the helmet by a 93 mph fastball. Walks off under his own power which is always a good sign.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
The moment has come. President Howard and Athletic Director Chris King will speak with the media at 4pm today.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Some good news out of Altoona, Roansy Contreras participated in pitcher fielding practice this afternoon prior to the Curve taking in Binghamton
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Wow. Bombshell of the day. Robert Morris is cutting its Men’s and Women’s hockey programs. Shocked doesn’t even begin to describe it.
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1 year
Greatness is found on the other side of I don’t feel like it
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Leave it better than you found it…
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3 years
Miguel Yajure activated and will be pitching for Indianapolis tonight
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1 year
🔥🔥🔥
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Life is always happening for you…
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3 months
For those wondering where LHP Ryan Borucki has been, he's back in Altoona as he takes the mound for the Curve in another relief appearance
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
This is around the spot ONeil Cruz’s 463 foot, 120 mph homer landed yesterday. For perspective that’s in the amusement park behind right field Photo courtesy of @spelledwithaZ
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Jarrod Prugar
8 years
My most recent piece on a fellow @RMU alum!
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PGH Sporting News
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From RMU to Rio: Javelin standout Chris Carper is hoping to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic team
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3 years
Robert Morris took a step toward the return of men's and women's ice hockey as Derek Schooley was named head coach/director of men's and women's hockey operations Tuesday afternoon.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Cherington in town checking on guys and keeping tabs with those in the minors. Perez says this is something to expect moving forward throughout the minors in continuing to build the culture within the org
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
For what it's worth: GM Ben Cherington is in Altoona, and despite the game ending quite a bit ago, Miguel Perez and the players have yet to speak with the media postgame
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3 years
Anybody want to hear a good joke??? Dr. Chris Howard #SaveRMUHockey
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3 years
Essentially two Division 1 hockey programs were eliminated by way of a straw poll ……… according to President Chris Howard
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3 years
Wow. Mason Martin just launched a ball into the Skyliner in right field. What a shot.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Spoke to @CoachKBo_HTP about 14th RD pick Braylon Bishop earlier today. Seems as though he’s leaning toward signing, but is looking for $500k with the Pirates offering $250k initially. It’s expected they’ll meet in the middle but very likely to sign if it works out financially
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
The good news for Roberto Perez is the swelling from last night is going down. Andrew Knapp was to get the start tonight regardless, but I'd expect Perez to be back against the Brewers barring any setbacks
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Jarrod Prugar
5 years
That’s not a sinker!!
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Tampa Bay Rays
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Strike 1 for flinching! #RaysUp
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This view is undefeated
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3 years
Announcing you’re beginning to celebrate 100 Years of RMU by cutting two of the most prominent athletic programs at the university is one hell of a start. Things don’t add up but would love to hear why this decision was made and why so late after the season rather than numbers
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3 years
Wilmer Difo: "I'm pretty sure that he's looking down on us and is very proud of all of us, because this is the way that he liked to play."
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Added a new sticker today. Much to my dismay, it doesn’t give me a discount on Curve burgers
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3 years
Cal Mitchell just roped a laser out of PNG Field at 109 MPH. Ball was smoked
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2 years
It’s been 3 years since @jrollisonpgh has left this Earth, but the people he inspired, mentored & brought together continue to do some amazing things whether they’re on beats, work in analytics, or on TV/Radio. We are so much better because of his vision. Miss you my friend.
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6 years
@MontysAmendment @FG_Dolan Pepperidge farm remembers
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1 year
C Abrahan Gutierrez being promoted to Altoona is the corresponding move with Henry Davis heading to Indianapolis per @AltoonaCurve
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6 months
The streak has ended. Altoona takes down Harrisburg to win their first game to end a 15-game losing streak. Eddy Yean gets the win and Bubba Chandler notches his first save for the Curve.
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Jarrod Prugar
2 years
Nick Gonzales removed from tonight’s Altoona Curve game with an apparent leg injury
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2 years
Cranberry hasn’t been the only place experiencing actual hockey. Robert Morris hit the ice for practice for the first time since being reinstated. I caught up with ⁦ @LBittle8 ⁩ to see what it’s been like.
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Pirates LHP Ryan Borucki on the mound for Altoona. Takes over for Chris Gau who tossed 3 innings and gave up 1 run on 3 hits.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
I’ve heard there will be some news to report within the next day or so … will be a fun 24 hours until we find out
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3 years
On a little NY/OH/PA golf vacation and not sure if it’s out there, but….but….Hearing Robert Morris hockey programs will be reinstated..stay tuned…
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4 months
Bubba Chandler continues to get better each outing. I’ve got a very good feeling he’s not going to be in Altoona much longer.
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Altoona Curve
4 months
103 mph off the bat doesn't faze Charles McAdoo as Bubba Chandler has set a new career-long with 7.2 scoreless innings!
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3 years
Let's take a look at some of the numbers from the 2019-2020 season shall we. These do not take into account scholarships though, but these numbers can be found on the Equity in Athletics Data Analysis website. Something just doesn't add up here even without scholarship numbers.
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1 year
Man, Jarrod Private is a new one. I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣
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4 years
First a district championship, now a stop at @getgo on my way to Indiana to cover PSU football for @DKPghSports
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2 years
Excited for this!
@NittanySN
Nittany Sports Now
2 years
Please welcome Jarrod Prugar to the staff at Nittany Sport Now and give him a follow @jprugar26 .
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3 years
Starting the morning off on the right foot as the Steelers get some great news leading up to Sunday night's game in the City of Angels.
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Jarrod Prugar
4 years
The role the city of Pittsburgh played in the history of the Negro Leagues is super slept on in my opinion
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Jarrod Prugar
2 months
Fun offensive strikeout statistics in the Pirates organization: All teams but Indianapolis lead their respective leagues or are 2nd. Bradenton 1208 (1st Florida State League) 10.78/game Greensboro 1196 (2nd South Atlantic League) 10.77/game Altoona 1071 (1st Eastern League) -
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3 years
ONeil Cruz taking some grounders prior to today’s Curve as he works his way back from a forearm injury
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Jarrod Prugar
1 year
Rewatching Skenes’ outing: Single 1: 0-2 pitch inside, hitter just got enough for the seeing eye single and Skenes avoided the barrel rather well Walk 1: ball 2 and 4 looked very close, painted the black, but didn’t get either call Strikeout 1: Impressive. Fell behind 3–1,
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1 year
Life is all about who you surround yourself with!! Choose wisely
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Inky Johnson
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Get you some real ones in your corner to do life with…
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Jarrod Prugar
4 years
Before the press conferences begin, I just want to thank everybody for following along with me this year. It was my pleasure to be the voice you heard for Penn State football this year. While the regular season might be over, my coverage isn't over by any means.
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Altoona will feature a loaded roster INF Oneil Cruz, RHP Cody Bolton, INF Ji-Hwan Bae, INF Mason Martin, OF Cal Mitchell, INF Rodolfo Castro, RHP Max Kranick, SP Roansy Contreras and OF Canaan Smith-Njigba
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Altoona Curve manager Miguel Perez mentioned that since Oneil Cruz has continually gotten better at SS, he will start getting more reps at other positions in BP particularly the outfield where he will be getting reads off the bat
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
Former Penn State and current Las Vegas DE Carl Nassib came out as openly gay Monday afternoon, becoming the first active NFL player to do so in the process. 7-day FREE trial:
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Jarrod Prugar
3 years
If you're a fan of even numbers Reynolds is hitting .300 with 150 hits in 500 ABs
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3 months
Some @AltoonaCurve roster moves courtesy of the team. RHP Thomas Harrington promoted to Triple A Indy OF Matt Fraizer transferred from Indy to Altoona
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4 months
It’s also important to note that concussion recovery is an insanely fluid thing. One day could be great and the other could be brutal. Hoping for the best in his recovery
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Jarrod Prugar
5 years
Jose Altuve and I are the same height. He’ll hit a home run tonight and I’ll get winded bending over to tie my shoes
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Jarrod Prugar
1 year
If you enjoy pitching this is the week to come to PNG Field and watch the @AltoonaCurve play. You get Jackson Wolf x 2, Anthony Solometo, Paul Skenes, Aaron Shortridge plus a TBD in there as well. Oh, and they’re facing Harrisburg who just so happens to have the 2023 No 2 overall
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Jarrod Prugar
4 years
A year ago we lost probably the most influential person in my writing career @jrollisonpgh and he literally was with me every single stop I’ve made.
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Jarrod Prugar
8 years
You don't just walk into a game against a Pennsylvania team as the #2 team in the country and expect a win
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Jarrod Prugar
6 years
Altoona Curve OF Jason Martin promoted to AAA Indianapolis following the Curve’s game tonight
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