Hooks Back for Quick Six
Published on May 21, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - It's a quick - but intensely fun - homestand at Whataburger Field as your Corpus Christi Hooks play host to Texas League North Division opponents Arkansas and Springfield.
Here's a look at it all:
Wednesday, May 23, Travelers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- Houston Colt .45s/Astros legend Larry Dierker visits with fans and signs autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker between 5:30 and 6:30.
- Whataburger Family Day, buy a ticket for yourself and get your kid's ticket free!
- Donate your gently-used Hooks clothing item to Goodwill near the main gates at the giant Whataburger fry box. In exchange, you'll get a new Hooks t-shirt, ticket voucher and special Whataburger coupon offer!
- It's W.B. Ray Texann Night, with the Ray HS dance team performing on-field pregame. Contact Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677 for details.
- It's also Gloria Hicks Elementary Night. For more information call Andy at 361-561-4677.
- Ceremonial first pitch baseball delivered by HALO Flight. Go to haloflight.org to learn about this incredible organization!
- National Anthem by Carroll High School Choir.
Media partner : KFTX-FM
Thursday, May 24, Travelers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- The first 2,500 fans receive a Jimmy Paredes Bobblehead from CPL Retail Energy.
- Seventh Annual Refugio County Night unfolds at Whataburger Field with over 400 neighbors to our north expected, including the 2011 Class 2A state championship football Bobcats; call Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677 to learn more.
- Contribute to the recently-announced Fallen Heroes Memorial at Nueces County Courthouse and join us at the ballpark! Phone Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678.
- Social Media Night, call Steve Richards at 361-561-4690.
- Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Night, reach out to Austin Arnold at 361-561-4713.
- Pct. 1 County Commissioner Mike Pusley throws out the ceremonial first pitch.
- Teacher Appreciation Night with discounted tickets, dial Justin Sommer at 361-561-4686.
Media partners: Classic Rock 104.5 FM and Time Warner Cable
Friday, May 25, Travelers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
- Maritime Industry Night, call Elisa Fogle at 361-561-4673.
- Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the CPL Retail Energy Flip the Switch Challenge. If your postgame dance is judged best by the crowd, you'll win a $200 VISA gift card.
- National Anthem by El Campo High School Choir.
- Texas Army National Guard swearing-in pregame.
- Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
Media partner : K-99
Saturday, May 26, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- The first 2,500 fans pick up a Hooks Retro Trucker Cap from Kleberg Bank.
- It's USSSA Night, with a huge pregame parade for United States Specialty Sports Association baseball players; Jeff Mackor is the contact at 361-561-4678.
- National anthem by Dave Miller.
- Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit the American Heart Association; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try.
- Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
Media partners: KIII-TV3 and La Mejor
Sunday, May 27, Cardinals @ Hooks, 1:05 p.m. (gates open 11:30)
- Youth Sports Day with discounted tickets available, phone Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678.
- H-E-B Kids' Day, children run the bases postgame. Enjoy inflatables on the service drive west of the ballpark.
- National Anthem by Monica Nichols.
- Rusty's Kids Club members take batting practice on the field postgame.
Media partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM
Memorial Day
Monday, May 28, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
- Calling all Angels! IWA Night at the ballpark features discounted tickets. To learn more, contact Andy at 361-561-4677.
- IWA Choir sings "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch.
- National Anthem by Bernhard Family.
Media partner: 106.5 FM The Shark
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- Tulsa Drops Series Finale in Springfield - Tulsa Drillers
- Pena Pitches Travs to Series Win over Naturals - Arkansas Travelers
- Cardinals Shutout Drillers 4-0 - Springfield Cardinals
- Duncan's Four Hits Not Enough for Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
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