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San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: Dan Runzler, Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Fireworks

Published on June 7, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release


SAN JOSE, CA- The San Jose Giants return to Municipal Stadium for a three game series Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10 against Northern California rival the Stockton Ports. Come out to the ballpark on Friday and take part in Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Team KRTY and Sutter Home. The game will be followed by Postgame Fireworks courtesy of Blossom Valley Pony Baseball. Then, on Saturday donate a new or gently-used glove to the Junior Giants and receive a Brian Wilson Gnome Pin.

San Francisco Giants LHP Dan Runzler is scheduled to rehab with the San Jose Giants Friday at Municipal Stadium. Photo courtesy of the San Francisco Giants.

San Francisco Giants LHP Dan Runzler returns to Municipal Stadium on Friday as part of a rehab assignment with the San Jose Giants. Runzler is scheduled to start the series opener against the Ports and throw one inning. This will be the first time the left-hander has pitched since being placed on the disabled list March 30 with a strained lat muscle.

Promotions and Special Events:

Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by KRTY and Sutter Home: Come out and join the San Jose Giants, Team KRTY and Sutter Home for Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Night at Municipal Stadium on Friday, June 8! The San Jose Giants, KRTY and Sutter Home are teaming up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to raise funds and bring Breast Cancer Awareness to Municipal Stadium. The first 1,500 fans to enter the gates will receive Sutter Home for Hope Buttons. In addition, a portion of the Sutter Home wine sales on June 8 will go to Team KRTY for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The Giants will also be hosting a silent auction of limited edition game-worn players and coaches pink jerseys. The highest bidder will be able to go on the field following the game and receive their new autographed jersey right off the respective San Jose Giant's back.

Postgame Fireworks presented by Blossom Valley Pony Baseball: Blossom Valley Pony Baseball is sponsoring the Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza immediately following the game.

KRTY Family Friday: Friday is another KRTY Family Friday. Fans can visit krty.com to print out their KRTY Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special KRTY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.

Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: For the game on Saturday, June 9 fans can visit kezr.com to print out their Mix Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special Mix Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.

Junior Giants Glove Drive: Donate a new or gently-used glove, or $5, to the Junior Giants on Saturday and receive a Brian Wilson Gnome pin.

Pepsi Max Silver Saturday: Saturday will also be another Pepsi Max Silver Saturday, where the team will wear their 25th Anniversary silver jerseys. Be sure to pick up Pepsi Max at your local retailer for our Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.

Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of Saturday and Sunday's games, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.

KBAY's Giant Sunday: Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for the game on Sunday. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special KBAY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.

Pepsi Pregame Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces to present another baseball clinic prior to Sunday's game. Kids bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. Registration begins at 10:30 AM, 2 1/2 hours prior to first pitch, at the first base side entrance next to the player's lot. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take on the Stockton Ports. For more information on the Pepsi Pregame Clinic, call (408) 297-1435.

Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday with your coupon from the Mercury News: Fans can cut out the Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free coupon from Sunday's Mercury News and redeem it at the San Jose Giants Box Office. For every youth ticket purchased, fans will receive a free hot dog and soda. The coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. The offer allows for only one ticket per coupon.

Ticket Information:

2012 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:

Box Seat - $16

Upper Reserved - $13

General Admission - $10

General Admission Youth/Senior - $7

*General Admission tickets are NOT assigned seating. They are on a first come first serve basis in the stadium grandstand and bleachers.

Throughout the season, single game tickets will be available at the Box Office and over the phone at (408) 297-1435 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are also available online at sjgiants.com.

On the Airwaves:

Watch on MiLB.TV: The San Jose Giants are on MiLB.TV for the 2012 season. Fans who cannot make it to Municipal Stadium can now enjoy all San Jose Giants home baseball games for a monthly subscription of $9.99 or purchase the 2012 yearly subscription for $39.99. All home games will be streamed live and also be available on demand. With a subscription fans will also receive access to more than 2,500 Minor League games so that they'll never miss a pitch, a prospect or a promotion. For more details and to sign up for their subscription, fans should log on to sjgiants.com and click on MiLB.TV.

Streaming Live: Every Giants game can be heard live on the San Jose Giants official website at sjgiants.com. Joe Ritzo is behind the microphone for his ninth season as the voice of the Giants. Fans can also find team information such as updated rosters, statistics, game notes, and news by visiting the website.

Listen at the ballpark on 92.9 FM: New this season...listen to the game at the ballpark! Tune into 92.9 FM inside the main seating bowl at Municipal Stadium to listen to the live radio broadcast.

Listen on your mobile phone: Also new this year.San Jose Giants games are being streamed live on your mobile phone. Listen to every San Jose Giants game wherever you are. The San Jose Giants Mobile App is available to download now for FREE in the App StoreSM for your iPadR and iPhoneR or the Android Marketplace.

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