This Magic Number" 7
Published on August 16, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - This is an exciting time of year in the baseball world. Teams are driving for the playoffs or hoping to spoil the party for other clubs. Fans are scoreboard watching.
Invariably, talk of magic numbers comes up. As the Hooks push for the 2012 Texas League playoffs, you have only one number to remember.
Seven.
No, that's not the Hooks-Missions magic number (Corpus Christi has a four-game lead over San Antonio with 19 to play).
It's the number of remaining regular-season 2012 Whataburger Field home games. Homestand No. 11 is packed with the best of Affordable Family Entertainment.
Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Tuesday, August 21, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Half-Price Group Night, presented by Champion Automotive. Call Group Sales for discounted tickets at 361-561-HOOK, x: 1.
-Premium Group Night! Groups of 10+ get a reserved-seat ticket and cap for just $12. Contact Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677.
-National Anthem by First United Methodist Church Windjammers.
Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi
Wednesday, August 22, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Houston Astros legends Jose Cruz and Dickie Thon visit with fans and sign autographs on the main concourse between 5:30 and 6:30.
-Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit the American Heart Association; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try.
-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!
-Child Advocacy Awareness Night, call Craig Wendel at 361-561-4719 for tickets.
Media partner : KFTX-FM
Thursday, August 23, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Thirsty Thursday, with discounted beer and soda from Stripes.
-After 8:30 a.m. on the 23rd, go to the Stripes Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/stripesstores to learn the Stripes Thirsty Thursday Word of the Day. Later that day or night, repeat the word at the Whataburger Field box office and receive a free Hooks Thirsty Thursday reserved-seat or general admission ticket for each Thirsty Thursday ticket purchased.
-Educator Appreciation Night, ring Justin Sommer at 361-561-4686 for discounted tickets.
-Social Media Night, join us on Twitter or like us on Facebook at cchooks.com for discounted tickets.
-AARP Senior Night, call Bryan Mayhood at 361-561-4704 for discounted tickets.
-Knights of Columbus Awareness, dial Gil Perez at 361-561-4703.
-Greek Night for college fraternity and sorority members, contact Cody Cozart at 361-561-4665.
-National Anthem by Allison Smith.
Media partners: Classic Rock 104.5 FM and Time Warner Cable
Friday, August 24, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
-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.
-Texas Army National Guard swearing-in ceremony pregame.
-National Anthem by the Bernhard Family.
Media partner : K-99
Saturday, August 25, Missions @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30)
-The first 1,750 fans pick up an Astros 1990s Navy Alternate Jersey from CITGO.
-The Port of Corpus Christi presents Beatles tribute band The EggMen in concert postgame.
-National anthem by Aleisha Kolb.
Media partners: KIII-TV3 and The Beach 96.5
Sunday, August 26, Missions @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30)
-It's our annual AT&T Shirt Off the Back Night; each fan gets one free play and can buy additional raffle tickets. Proceeds benefit a non-profit or service organization through the Hooks Awareness Program.
-H-E-B Kids' Day, children run the bases postgame.
-Oil & Gas Industry Night with discounted tickets, Craig Wendel is the contact at 361-561-4719.
-National Anthem by the Corpus Christi Commodores.
Media partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM
Monday, August 27, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-All fans receive a 2013 Hooks Schedule Magnet from CPL Retail Energy.
-One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
-Season-Ticket Holder of the Year recognized pregame.
-Whataburger Bring Home the W grand prize giveaway at end of second inning (free Whataburger for a year!).
-Enjoy postgame fireworks!
Media partner: 106.5 FM The Shark
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