San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: May 27-June 2
Published on May 23, 2013 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
SAN JOSE, CA- The San Jose Giants will be returning to Municipal Stadium for a seven game homestand this week against the Bakersfield Blaze and Stockton Ports starting on Memorial Day. On Monday, May 27, there is a special holiday start time of 2:00 PM and any fans showing their Military or Veterans ID will get themselves and their families into the game for FREE! On Friday, May 31 the San Jose Giants will host their second annual Strikeout Violence Night with country artist Matt Kennon. Festivities will include a pregame performance by Kennon, presented by KRTY, and a Junior Giants Peace Pledge Ceremony. Friday will be followed by Relay for Life Night at the ballpark on Saturday, June 1. The team will wear special purple jerseys available to fans during an in-game silent auction benefitting cancer research.
Promotions and Special Events:
Memorial Day: It's the unofficial summer kick-off and you can experience some great baseball with a special start time of 2:00 PM. Also on Memorial Day, if you show your Military or Veteran's ID you and your family will get into the game for FREE!
Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of the games on Monday, Saturday and Sunday, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.
Merchant Games: Fans should be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to the 7:00 PM game on Tuesday, May 28 and 11:35 AM game on Wednesday, May 29.
Education Day: Wednesday is also Education Day, a great opportunity for students and teachers to enjoy a unique learning experience at Municipal Stadium. This special themed day will take the aspects of a baseball game and combine them with elements of a classroom to create educational events and activities that will take place prior to and throughout the game.
OSH Merchant Games: Fans can pick up complimentary admission tickets to Wednesday's 11:35 AM day game and Thursday's 7:00 PM game at their local, participating OSH stores. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, while quantities last.
Star Wars Night: In a ballpark far, far away... Dress like your favorite Star Wars character and receive two free future game tickets on Thursday, May 30. Plus, the first 50 fans through the gates in costume will receive their very own Star Wars Lightsaber.
KRTY Family Friday: Another KRTY Family Friday is Friday, May 31. 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 $39. 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. Be sure to stop by the KRTY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Second Annual Strikeout Violence Night: On Friday, the San Jose Giants will present the second annual Strikeout Violence Night at Municipal Stadium. The evening will once again center on an anti-bullying message. The San Jose Giants will welcome back country artist Matt Kennon who performed at the inaugural Strikeout Violence Night. Festivities will include a pregame performance by Kennon, presented by KRTY, and a Junior Giants Peace Pledge Ceremony.
San Jose Giant Race: The second edition of the San Jose Giant Race 5 Mile & 5k is back on Saturday, June 1. Registration includes a medal, shirt, and free baseball tickets. Offering a truly quintessential San Jose experience, the course runs through Kelley Park, Happy Hollow Zoo, and History San Jose before finishing on the field at Municipal Stadium. Those who are looking for another Giant challenge can register for both San Jose and San Francisco to make themselves eligible for the Turn Two Award. It's always a mystery, but never a disappointment. For more information a click here.
Relay for Life Jersey Auction: The San Jose Giants will host their first-ever Relay For Life jersey auction on Saturday, June 1. Players will wear special purple jerseys that will be available for fans during an in-game silent auction benefiting Relay for Life. Winning bidders get to go out on the field after the game and retrieve their jersey right off the respective player's back.
Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: Fans can visit kezr.com to print out their Mix Family Four Pack for Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park on Saturday, May 11. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. 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.
KBAY's Giant Sunday: Sunday, June 2 is also a KBAY Giant Sunday. Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for Sunday's game. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. 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.
Stauffer'sR Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade: Join us every Sunday home game for the Stauffer'sR Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade. Get here early to participate in the parade and "Play Like an Animal" courtesy of Stauffer'sR Animal Crackers. Line up for the parade at the first base gate at 12:20 PM.
Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday with coupon from 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.
Pepsi Pregame Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces again this year to present a clinic an hour and a half prior to Sunday's game. Bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. Please click here to register your child prior to the date of the clinic or day-of registration will begin at 10:30 AM. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take the field in California League action. For more information on the Pepsi Pregame Clinic, call (408) 297-1435.
San Jose Giants Dugout Store Sidewalk Sale: The San Jose Giants Dugout Store is continuing its Sidewalk Sale throughout this homestand. Stop by and look for savings up to 50% off! Brands include NIKE, 47 Brand, New Era and Rawlings.
Ticket Information:
2013 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:
Box Seat - $16
Upper Reserved - $13
General Admission - $11
General Admission Youth/Senior/Active Military or Veteran with ID - $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:
Comcast Hometown Network Coverage: The San Jose Giants and Comcast Hometown Network have once again joined forces to bring fans an expanded schedule of 21 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2013 season. The games can be viewed live on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104 throughout most Northern California regions. Tune in and catch the action against the Stockton Ports on Friday, May 31.
Watch on MiLB.TV: The San Jose Giants are once again on MiLB.TV for the 2013 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 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: 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: 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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