Hens To Kick Off 2008 Season On Thursday, April 3rd
Published on March 31, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
The three-time defending International League West champions will be back in town soon - Opening Day is Thursday, April 3 at 5:00 PM. From Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6 at Fifth Third Field, the Toledo Mud Hens will officially celebrate their return with numerous activities and giveaways. Local children will be participating in many of the listed activities.
Here is a schedule of events for the Opening Weekend (schedule is subject to change)
Thursday, April 3-Opening Day with the first pitch at 5:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 3:00 PM.
4:36 Fans will be treated to a 2007 season highlight video
4:38 Player introductions (both teams will be introduced & line up on base lines)
4:48 Ceremonial First Pitch (Tim Berta - Bluffton Baseball)
4:52 National Anthem & Fly Over (180th Fighter Wing)
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
Friday, April 4-Opening Night with the first pitch at 7:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 6:00 PM.
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
Saturday, April 5-First pitch at 7:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 6:00 PM.
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2006 mini-pennant)
Sunday, April 6-"Kids Opening Day" - First pitch at 2:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 1:00 PM.
-Raising of the IL West Division championship banner (pre-game)
-Pre-game autographs (2 players) from 1:15-1:45
-Meet Cartoon Network's Ben 10 - chance to win a Nintendo Wii!
-Face-painting and balloon twisting on the main concourse
-Applebee's Kids Run The Bases (post-game)
Monday, April 7 - First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2005 replica Governors' Cup trophy)
Tuesday, April 8 - First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2006 ceramic championship ring)
Wednesday, April 9 - First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 1,000 fans receive a 2006 All-Star tin)
Thursday, April 10 - First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 5,000 fans receive a school folder or 2007 team photo)
**All games can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 1230 AM
**All games April 3-8 will air live on BCSN
Fun Facts:
-Toledo has finished above .500 for three straight seasons. The last time Toledo had four straight above .500 seasons was 1941-1944
-Toledo is 255-177 (.590) all-time at Fifth Third Field
-There are 16 members of the Baseball Hall of Fame with Toledo ties
-Toledo is 53-67 (.442) all-time against Durham
-Toledo is 18-18 versus Durham all-time at Fifth Third Field
-Durham knocked Toledo out of the IL playoffs in both 2002 & 2007
-Durham has been affiliated with the Tampa Bay Rays since 1998
-Toledo is 96-109 (.468) all-time versus Charlotte
-Toledo is 22-14 versus Charlotte all-time at Fifth Third Field
-Charlotte has been affiliated with the Chicago White Sox since 1999
Opening Day Fast Facts:
Modern-Era (1965-Present) Record on Opening Day (21-22)
Opening Day Record at Fifth Third Field (4-2)
Longest Winning Streak - 5 games (1979-1983)
Longest Losing Streak - 5 games (1998-2002)
Opening Day Record, Extra Inning Games (4-2)
Longest Game, Innings - 14 innings (4/6/95 vs. Pawtucket) won 4-3
Largest Margin of Victory - 10 runs (4/16/76 at Memphis) won 11-1
Largest Margin of Defeat - 9 runs (4/13/73 at Tidewater) lost 11-2
Most runs/Game, Both Teams - 17 (4/3/97 vs. Ottawa) won 9-8
**All events and times are subject to change. For ticket information, call (419) 725-HENS.
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