Finally Back, Hooks Home For Six
Published on June 24, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - Texas League North Division members Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas visit the Hooks this Thursday through next Tuesday at Whataburger Field.
Promotional items include a J.R. Towles Figurine and Hooks Team Card Sets on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The homestand begins with Military Appreciation Night and concludes with Martial Arts Night. In between, fans can enjoy a Hooray for Hollywood Night on Friday and infielder Drew Sutton as a Hooks Hero Monday.
Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Thursday, June 26, Hooks vs. Tulsa Drillers, 7:05 - Military Appreciation Night, presented by Ewing Construction, unfolds with a party in Kieschnick's Korner for 500+ military personnel. Ewing, in conjunction with Sysco Foods, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Coca-Cola and Express Hospitality Services (EHS), underwrites a special night at the ballpark for our men and women in uniform.
All military personnel are eligible for $7 reserved seats - a $5 discount - upon presentation of ID at the Whataburger Field Box Office. General admission tickets are just $2 for members of the Armed Forces.
A Coast Guard helicopter delivers the ceremonial first pitch ball and a Falcon jet flies over pregame. Navy retirement and enlistment ceremonies, a 50-flag salute, recognition of each military branch, video messages from those deployed overseas and military-themed on-field contests highlight the evening.
Thirsty Thursday, presented by Stripes, KZTV & Classic Rock 104.5
Friday, June 27, Hooks vs. Drillers, 7:05 - got milk? Got any Hooks apparel or dress-up clothes jumpin' out of the closet?
Enjoy the got milk? Tour on the west side of Whataburger Field before the game. Free samples of ice-cold milk are available to the public. Don't miss the Milk Moustache photo opportunity and health assessment area.
And, take a walk on the red carpet because it's Hooray for Hollywood Night. Some of the best-dressed fans in Hooks attire and formal evening apparel will be flagged down outside the main gates for interviews by our own Brooke Milam, Hooks director of retail. Dress up as yourself... or as your favorite star!
On-field, between-inning activities have a Hollywood flavor.
Bud Light's fireworks display caps off the evening.
Friday Fireworks, presented by Bud Light & K-99
Saturday, June 28, Hooks vs. Drillers, 7:05 -The first 2,500 fans receive a J.R. Towles Figurine, the third of five fan favorite figurines presented by CITGO this season.
West Texas fiddler, songwriter, entertainer and chain saw artist Doug Moreland handles the seventh-inning stretch before performing down the street at Brewster Street Ice House, 1724 N. Tancahua.
Saturdays at the Ballpark, presented by KIII-TV & KOUL-FM
Sunday, June 29, Hooks vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals, 6:05 - Hooks Team Card Sets go to the first 2,500 in attendance, courtesy of Reliant Energy.
Rusty's Kids Club Party, open only to RKC members, runs from 4:30-7:30. Unlimited Kids Zone fun via a special wristband and exciting inflatables and carnival games just inside the Right Field gate anchor the action.
Bee County residents enjoy ticket specials as part of Bee County Night. Area youth baseball all-star teams have a pregame photo opportunity at 5:15. For more details on each program, call 361-561-HOOK.
All youngsters run the bases postgame.
H-E-B Kids' Day, presented by KSAB-FM & KUNO-AM
Monday, June 30, Hooks vs. Naturals, 7:05 - It's Hooks Heroes Night, featuring infielder and former Baylor Bear Drew Sutton. Just $5 nets a Sutton t-shirt, hot dog and soda, subject to availability. Ask at the Whataburger Field Box Office for details.
One Dollar Hot Dogs and Soda, presented by Mrs. Baird's & Hot Z-95
Tuesday, July 1, Hooks vs. Naturals, 7:05 - It's Half-Price Group Night at Whataburger Field and that means $5.50 reserved seat tickets and $2.50 general admission with your group of 20+. Call 361-561-HOOK to get hooked up.
The homestand wraps with Martial Arts Night. Renee Nolte's students in Krav Maga perform demonstrations on the field pregame and later in the Kids Zone
Half-Price Group Night presented by Champion Automotive, Grande Communications & ESPN Radio.
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