Wilmington Sharks Release 2013 Schedule
Published on November 29, 2012 under Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Wilmington Sharks News Release
WILMINGTON, N.C. - The Wilmington Sharks released their 2013 season schedule today. Now heading into an unparalleled 17th season in Wilmington, the Sharks open the gates to the upcoming summer of fun on Tuesday, May 28 on the road facing the Florence RedWolves.
The Sharks open at home on Wednesday, May 29th hosting the Fayetteville SwampDogs, increasing their reputation as the longest tenured sports team in Wilmington history. The regular season runs through August 5th, with the final regular season home game on August 3rd against the Morehead City Marlins. The playoffs for the 2013 season run from August 7th through August 17th. The league's annual All-Star Fan Fest and All-Star Game will be on July 7th and 8th. The location of the 2013 CPL All-Star Game will be announced soon. Once again, the league will be comprised of two divisions - the East and the West - that will feature seven teams in each. The East will be made up of the Edenton Steamers, Fayetteville SwampDogs, Morehead City Marlins, Peninsula Pilots, Petersburg Generals, Wilmington Sharks and Wilson Tobs. Meanwhile, the West will again feature the Asheboro Copperheads, Forest City Owls, Gastonia Grizzlies, Martinsville Mustangs, Thomasville HiToms, Columbia Blowfish and Florence RedWolves.
The fun and excitement Sharks fans have come to know and love will continue to impress as the 2013 summer of fun promises new and unique experiences for fans. Some of those experiences are new theme nights, more fun giveaway items and some returning fan favorites for promotions. Fans can look forward to nine "Thirsty Thursdays" and one of the best fireworks extravaganzas of the summer. Add in many incredible giveaways and fans have a summer of lifelong memories and many incredible keepsakes to bring home. Fans can keep up with the Sharks all off season long by visiting wilmingtonsharks.com. With 2013 season tickets on sale now, fans can make sure they have the perfect seat for the 2013 summer of fun.
The Wilmington Sharks are a proud member of the Coastal Plain League, entering their 17th season in the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 17th season in 2013, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 1,000 alumni drafted and 55 alums - including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander - make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com, and be sure to friend us on Facebook (at www.facebook.com/coastalplainleague) and follow us via Twitter (as cpleague).
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