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Order Your Opening Day Tickets Now on the Modesto Nuts New Website

Published on April 8, 2009 under California League (CalL1)
Modesto Nuts News Release


The Modesto Nuts are ready for the first pitch of the 2009 season and will host their Opening Day Celebration Thursday, April 9 at John Thurman Field! Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m., and gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Pre-game entertainment includes live music, face painting and a barbershop quartet, and the Commemorative Air Force Central California Valley Squadron will perform a fly-over at the conclusion of the performance of the National Anthem.

Fans don't want to miss this opportunity to check out the improvements made to John Thurman Field during the off-season, including a renovated east picnic area, and two new party decks on either side of the press box. The picnic area will be used throughout the season for group events and BBQ's, and the party decks are available for use by groups of up to 125. Entertain in style with the Modesto Nuts this season!

Opening day will also be every fans first opportunity to see the 2009 Modesto Nuts team in action! The Nuts opening day roster includes two of the Rockies top ten prospects, according to Baseball America. Catcher Wilin Rosario is rated the number four (4) prospect in the Rockies organization and made his first appearance in Major League Spring Training this year. Rosario spent the entire 2008 season in Casper where he led the team in home runs (12), RBI (49), hits (83) and extra-base hits (30). Outfielder Charles Blackmon will also join the Nuts for the start of the 2009 season, and was rated the Rockies 10th best prospect by Baseball America. Blackmon hit .338 for Tri-City in 2008, and was selected by the Rockies in the second round of the 2008 June draft.

Be one of the first to Experience the Excitement of the 2009 Modesto Nuts season and join the fun of Opening Day on Thursday, April 9. To reserve your tickets visit www.modestonuts.com, or stop by the ticket office at John Thurman Field today!

Buy Tickets Today at the Modesto Nuts New Website!

Fans can check out the new look of the Modesto Nuts website at www.modestonuts.com, and purchase tickets for Opening Day with the easy-to-use Ticket Return system! The freshly modified site also includes a full promotional schedule for the 2009 season, and the Modesto Nuts Opening Day Roster.

Still Haven't Reserved Your 2009 Mini-Plan?

Modesto Nuts mini-plans are the only way to reserve the best seats for the most popular games of the 2009 season. Mini-plans start as low as $65, and include Opening Night and the annual Independence Day Celebration. As an added bonus, you will receive a complimentary Modesto Nuts replica jersey for every mini-plan you purchase. Purchase four (4) mini-plans for your family, and receive four (4) jerseys!

Ensure your mini-plan package includes the Opening Day Celebration this Thursday by contacting Zach Brockman today at (209) 343-8719 or by email at zach@modestonuts.com.




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