EL1 Trenton Thunder

Big Series with Sox Affiliate This Week

Published on August 14, 2007 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


Is This A Playoff Preview?

Trenton begins a three-game series with Portland, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, tonight, pitting the two top teams in the Northern Division of the Eastern League. The starting pitching should determine the outcome of the series. Trenton has top pitching prospects Tyler Clippard, Chase Wright and Alan Horne lined up to pitch in the series. Both Clippard and Wright have pitched for the Yankees this season and Horne is among the Eastern League Leaders in wins, ERA and strikeouts. Portland counters with veteran Chris Smith, Tommy Hottovy and Justin Masterson. Masterson has been phenomenal for Portland since his call-up from High-A Lancaster. This should be a great preview of a possible Northern Division Playoff match-up.

Thunder To Show Fan Appreciation With Incredible Collectibles

The Thunder will be saying a big "thank you" to their fans on Sunday, August 26th at 1:05 PM. In addition to a very special collectible statue of Chien-Ming Wang to the first 2,000 fans, each inning the Thunder will award lucky ticket holders with great memorabilia items.

The items are autographed by players like Roger Clemens, Reggie Jackson, Hideki Matsui, Robinson Cano, Phil Hughes, Joba Chamberlain and Jeff Karstens. Nine Lucky fans will win the 2007 Thunder Card Set Uncut Sheet, featuring Roger Clemens. There are 22 items in all.

Thunder Playoff Tickets On Sale Now

The Thunder have been in front of the pack in the Eastern League all season long and now is the time to show your support as they look to bring the EL Title home to Trenton. Playoff ticket strips that include all potential home playoff games are on sale now online and by phone, 609-394-3300.

Recognize Grandparents August 26; Special Gift From Charlie Brown's The Thunder will host a pre-game ceremony on Sunday, August 26 for fans to recognize their grandparents. The ceremony will take place on the field prior to the team's 1:05 PM game against the Binghamton Mets and each participating grandparent will receive a special gift from Charlie Brown's Steakhouse.

Participating grandparents will be accompanied by their grandchildren on the field and have their names announced to the crowd. Each participating grandparent will receive a special gift from Charlie Brown's Steakhouse, the sponsor of the pre-game ceremony. In addition, one lucky grandparent participating in the on-field ceremony will win a prize pack valued at over $500. Grandparents will receive one contest entry for each grandchild that accompanies them on the field.

Be Part Of Our NH/Boston Trip

Join fellow Thunder fans for a great baseball road trip! Some spots remain for this wonderful trip that will include: two Thunder games at New Hampshire, breakfast with Thunder players, a tour of Fenway Park, a trip on the Boston Duck Tour and a stop at Mohegan Sun Casino!

Mets To Close Out Regular Season

In the final home series of the season, Trenton hosts Binghamton, the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets, Thursday August 23rd-Sunday August 26th. Trenton recently lost four of six road games at Binghamton, and the season series has been tight with Trenton taking nine of the 16 match-ups so far. Binghamton's Brett Harper has been a thorn in Trenton's side, batting .328 with three home runs and 13 RBI in 15 games against the Thunder this season. There will be a Chien-Ming Wang Player Statue giveaway to the first 2,000 fans ages six and over on Sunday August 26th, which will be a great way to show our appreciation to the best fans in baseball and wrap up the home portion of the regular season.

Thunder Add Manning For Help Down The Stretch

The Thunder announced on Sunday that LHP Charlie Manning has been transferred to Trenton from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (Triple-A), and RHP Steven Jackson has been activated from the Disabled List. RHP Tim Lavigne and INF Juan Francia have been released by the Yankees.

Manning has a 3-2 record with a 4.25 ERA and two saves for Scranton/Wilkes Barre in 32 appearances, including one start. In 48.2 IP, he has recorded 54 strikeouts and has held opponents to a .211 BA. During 2006, Manning compiled an 8-3 record with a 2.71 ERA in 48 games and one start for the Thunder.

Have More Fun With A Group!

Get 20 of your friends and family together and enjoy a game and you'll take advantage of some great "group leader rewards". Celebrate a birthday, the end of your little league season, or get a bunch of your coworkers together and say goodbye to summer at the ballpark. If you organize a group we'll give you boomer bucks to spend at the stadium, you can throw out a "first pitch" plus you'll get a pair of tickets to another game and an invitation to group leader batting practice! Speak with a group sales specialist by calling 609-394-3300 ext. 105.

Test Your Thunder Knowledge

Charlie Manning is one of two players to play for the Thunder in each season the team has been affiliate with the NY Yankees (2003-2007)... can you name the other?

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