BJ and Tyler Visit Lynx Stadium Tomorrow

Published on June 29, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


The Ottawa Lynx return home tomorrow, Friday, June 30th for a quick two-game series against the Syracuse SkyChiefs (Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays). The Lynx and SkyChiefs meet tomorrow night at 7:05 pm before a special 1:05 pm Canada Day matchup.

The Lynx will have some special guests on hand for the weekend, as BJ and Tyler, winners of CBS's reality television show the Amazing Race 9 will be at Lynx Stadium for both games. On Friday, the pair will be on hand for an autograph session starting at 6:00 pm, and then post game they will be in the Upper Deck Restaurant for a meet and greet with fans. All those persons in attendance for Friday night's game will have the chance to win the opportunity to spend Canada Day in a luxury suite with BJ and Tyler during the Lynx 1:05 pm game!

Probable Pitchers for the Lynx / Syracuse series:

Friday, June 30th, 7:05 pm - Ottawa RHP Tim Kester (3-1, 1.69) vs. Syracuse RHP Josh Towers (2-2, 2.48)

Saturday, July 1st, 1:05 pm - Ottawa TBA vs. Syracuse RHP Dustin McGowan (3-3, 4.34)

Lynx on the Radio: Each and every Lynx game of the 2006 season can be heard over the internet, by clicking on the "Listen Live" link at www.ottawalynx.com. Shawn McCart, the "Voice of the Lynx" will call all of the exciting action.

Ottawa Lynx News and Notes:

BREAKING EVEN: With last night's loss, the Lynx are now at .500 with a 40-40 record. It's the first time the Lynx are at .500 since June 27th when the team was 39-39. Of the 83 days in the season thus far, the Lynx have been at .500 or better for 24 of those days, being top of the .500 mark for 13 days. The Lynx best record above .500 this season was at three games over with 3-0 and 5-2 records. The Lynx worst record this season was at 20-26 on May 23rd. With a Lynx win tonight, Ottawa will be over .500 for the first time since June 28th when they were 40-39. Ottawa is .500 pretty much everywhere ... The Lynx are 16-16 vs. the North, 16-16 vs. the West and 8-8 vs. South Division opponents. Ottawa is also 20-20 in home games and 20-20 on the road. To complete the .500 circle, Ottawa is 10-10 in day games and 30-30 at night.

EVE OF ADAM: LHP Adam Loewen will be making his Triple-A debut tonight with the Lynx as he takes the mound in Pawtucket. Loewen is the 12th Canadian to suit up for the Lynx in franchise history and second this season. OF Josh McCurdy was on the roster earlier this season and played in 20 games this season with Ottawa. The last time at least two Canadians were on the roster in the same season is when Jeremy Ware and Mike Johnson were with the Lynx in 2001. The most Canadians to be on the Lynx roster in a season is four when Denis Boucher, Mike Gardiner, Joe Siddall and Matt Stairs were in Ottawa for the inaugural season in 1993.

THIS AND THAT: The Lynx are currently 4th in the IL in batting (.259) and 8th in ERA (3.62) ... After going 10-12 in April and 15-16 in May, the Lynx are 15-12 in June ... The month of June has been kind to some Lynx players ... Eddy Garabito (.313), Keith Reed (.313) and Luis Terrero (.309) are hitting over .300 for the month ... RHP Brian Bowles and LHP Brian Burres are a combined 8-1 with a 2.69 ERA in June ... Andy Tracy is in the top five in the IL in both home runs and RBI ... Tracy is currently tied for third in homers with 15 and tied for fourth in RBI with 48 ... Tracy is also doing it with the glove ... The Lynx slugger is leading the IL in fielding percentage amongst first baseman at .996 (2 errors in 56 games) ... LHP Scott Rice hates flying ... Rice has a 5.50 ground ball to fly ball ratio, leading the Lynx and is 2nd in the IL to Syracuse's Brandon League with a 5.73 ratio ... The Lynx second best ratio belongs to RHP Andy Mitchell with a 2.42 ratio ... The Lynx have struck out 484 times, second fewest in the IL ... Speed kills and the Lynx are living proof ... Ottawa is third in the league with 82 stolen bases, behind second place Durham with 90 and first place Charlotte with 94 ... Ottawa is 30-22 vs. RH starters and 10-18 this season when a LHP starts for the opposition.

MANON AN ALL-STAR: Lynx closer RHP Julio Manon was named to the IL All-Star team and will be at the Triple-A All-Star Game in Toledo on July 12th ... Manon leads the IL in saves 16 (in 18 opportunities) and has an 0-1 record with a 2.86 ERA in 27 games.

OF NOTE ON THE SYRACUSE ROSTER: The SkyChiefs come to Ottawa with two former Lynx players on their Roster. OF Chad Mottola played for the Lynx in 2004, while INF Luis Figueroa was in Ottawa during the 2002 season. The SkyChiefs roster also features three of Toronto's top prospects, including RHP Dustin McGowan (who will start for Syracuse on Saturday). McGowan, 24, was rated Toronto's top prospect by Baseball America prior to the 2006 season. Other top prospects include Baseball America's #5 RHP Josh Banks and #7 Brandon League. Lynx Transactions Since Ottawa's Last Home Game:

June 26 Add OF Napoleon Calzado activated from the disabled list.

June 28 Add LHP Adam Loewen optioned to Ottawa from Baltimore.

June 28 Remove RHP John Stephens released by Baltimore.

Upcoming Promotions At Lynx Stadium:

Friday, June 30th, 7:05 pm -BJ & Tyler from Amazing Race 9 Visit Lynx Stadium & Eagle Sports $5 Jersey Friday. Celebrate your Canada Day weekend with us! Get things started by coming out to see "Amazing Race 9" winners BJ & Tyler! They'll sign autographs at 6pm and throw out the Ceremonial First Pitch in true BJ and Tyler style before the 7:05pm start! All fans in attendance can enter for a chance to win the opportunity to hang out with BJ & Tyler in a luxury suite on Canada Day for the July 1st Lynx game! Plus, with the Eagle Sports $5 Jersey Friday promotion, kids 14 & under wearing a sports jersey get in for ONLY $5! During the game, one eligible child will win a fantastic prize courtesy of Eagle Sports!

Saturday, July 1st, 1:05 pm -Canada Day Celebration presented by the Dominion of Canada and Smith, Petrie, Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd & m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday. Get yourselves pumped up at our annual Canada Day matinee game! Dress all in red and white and be eligible to win some prizes! The first 1,000 kids through the gate will receive a Canada Day baseball courtesy of Dominion of Canada and Smith, Petrie, Carr & Scott Insurance Brokers Ltd. Plus, the first 500 kids will receive a postcard of current Lynx player Eddy Rodriguez! Come to every Saturday game and collect the whole set!

Tuesday, July 18th, 7:05 pm - 25-cent HOT DOG DAY & Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday. Hot dogs are only 25-cents at our concession stands - get 4 hot dogs for only a buck! And with our Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday, Jr. Lynx Club members get in FREE at Tuesday home games with the purchase of an adult ticket and have the chance to stand on the field with Lynx players during the anthems. Membership is only $10 and you can sign up at the stadium!

Sunday, July 23rd, 1:05 pm - Tribute to Jackie Robinson presented by NCAAA & Exteriors by Design Family Fun Day. Join us as we pay tribute to Jackie Robinson and the 60th anniversary of his season with the Montreal Royals! Former teammates of Jackie Robinson will be on-hand during a memorable pre-game ceremony and will be available to sign autographs during the first part of the game. Lynx players will be wearing commemorative jerseys in Jackie's honour and the jerseys will be up for auction during the game! Proceeds to benefit Young Canadians, a group that distributes money to local charities and sports organizations. This day is also our Exteriors by Design Family Fun Day (every Sunday game for the rest of the season)! Kids can enjoy clowns, face painting, the Fun Zone and prizes! Get 4 tickets, 4 pop, and 4 hot dogs for only $40! (Ticket package is only available at the Lynx Box Office) After the game, kids can come down on the field and run the bases! (weather permitting)

In addition to the great promotions, fans can also venture up to the Upper Deck Sports Bar on the third floor of Lynx Stadium. The Upper Deck features nightly food specials and 25 cent chicken wings available after each Lynx home game!

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