The Fan Sports Network to Televise 10 Salt Lake Bees Games
Published on May 21, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Salt Lake Bees News Release
SALT LAKE CITY (May 21, 2008) - The Fan Sports Network will televise 10 home Salt Lake Bees games on KJZZ Television for a second consecutive season from Franklin Covey Field.
The games will air live on KJZZ beginning Friday, May 23 (6:35 p.m. MDT) and Sunday, May 25 (2:05 p.m. MDT) when the Salt Lake Bees take on the Portland Beavers. The remaining eight games will also air live on June 21, June 22, July 4, July 5, July 26, July 27, August 17 and August 18. All 144 games will continue to be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM.
"We're excited for our continued partnership with KJZZ and the Fan Sports Network," said Bees General Manager Marc Amicone. "The Bees are off to one of the best starts in baseball history and to showcase our talent on the premier sports network in the region is a great opportunity for our organization."
Steve Klauke, Bees radio play-by-play announcer, will broadcast the games on television with Pat Kinahan providing color commentary. Kinahan is a sports talk show co-host on "DJ and PK in the Morning" on 1320 KFAN. Filling in on ESPN Radio 1230 AM will be Tony Parks, the team's in-game emcee and an afternoon producer on 1320 KFAN.
"The Fan Sports Network is pleased to broadcast the highest level of professional baseball in Utah. Broadcasting the games on KJZZ and ESPN Radio 1230 AM gives fans along the Wasatch Front every opportunity to follow the Bees," said Chris Baum, Senior Vice President of Broadcasting for the Fan Sports Network.
The Salt Lake Bees continue a four-game road stand tonight against the Fresno Grizzlies at 8:05 p.m. For more information about Bees season tickets, which start as low as $7 per game, please call (801) 325-BEES or visit the Bees box office at Franklin Covey Field.
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