Sea Dogs' Opening Homestand Preview
April 14, 2010 - Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- The Portland Sea Dogs' 2010 home opener is set for Thursday, April 15th at 6:00 PM against the Trenton Thunder (Yankees) at Hadlock Field. The 2010 season is the Sea Dogs' 17 season and eighth as the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The Sea Dogs first homestand runs from April 15th through April 21st where the Sea Dogs will welcome the Trenton Thunder (Yankees) for four games and the Binghamton Mets (Mets) for three games. The Sea Dogs have plenty of fun planned for the opening series.
Thursday, April 15th @ 6:00 PM
Trenton Thunder (Yankees) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: 2010 Home Opener. The Bellamy Jazz Band will be playing on the front plaza. Maine native and former New York Yankees Manager Stump Merrill will throw out the ceremonial first-pitch. The National Anthem will be performed by Jonathan Edwards, best know for his 1971 hit "Sunshine". Gates will open at 4:00 PM; pre-game festivities are slated to get underway at 5:50 PM with the first-pitch set for 6:10 PM.
Probable Pitchers: LHP Jeremy Bleich (TRE) vs. RHP Kyle Weiland (POR)
Tickets: 1,500 Available (Limited Reserved Seats & General Admission)
Friday, April 16th @ 6:00 PM
Trenton Thunder (Yankees) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: Hometown Heroes, the Portland Sea Dogs will honor hometown heroes from throughout the state including various police officers and fire fighters in a pre-game ceremony. The Portland Fire Department will have a fire truck on display in front of the ballpark. Friday is also a NextGen College Investing Plan School night, Hood Kid's club night, and a Storyland Family Fun Friday.
Probable Pitchers: RHP David Phelps (TRE) vs. RHP Stephen Fife (POR)
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
Saturday, April 17th @ 1:00 PM
Trenton Thunder (Yankees) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: 2010 Sea Dogs' Schedule Magnet Giveaway, the first 2,500 fans through the gate will receive a 2010 Sea Dogs' Schedule Magnet, courtesy of Paul G White Interior Solutions. Saturday is also the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation day at the ballpark.
Probable Pitchers: RHP D.J. Mitchell (TRE) vs. RHP Casey Kelly (POR)
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
Sunday, April 18th @ 1:00 PM
Trenton Thunder (Yankees) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: "Turn Up the Clock Day"- The Portland Sea Dogs will "Turn Up the Clock" on Sunday, April 18th as both teams; the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) and Trenton Thunder (Yankees) will wear the uniform of their major league affiliate creating a glimpse at the future Sox/ Yankees rivalry for the players and fans. The two teams will also wear the major league jerseys when the Sea Dogs visit the Trenton Thunder later this month.
Probable Pitchers: RHP Lance Pendleton (TRE) vs. LHP Felix Doubront (POR)
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
Monday, April 19th @ 6:00 PM
Binghamton Mets (Mets) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: Patriot's Day
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
Tuesday, April 20th @ 6:00 PM
Binghamton Mets (Mets) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
Wednesday, April 21st @ 12:00 Noon
Binghamton Mets (Mets) @ Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox)
Promotions: Bring your kids to the game (School Vacation Week)
Tickets: 3,000 Available (Reserved & General Admission Tickets)
For more information on the latest pitching match-ups, promotions, and to order tickets log on to www.seadogs.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-879-9500. The Sea Dogs are Maine's most affordable professional sports entertainment.
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