BlueClaws Find Going Tough At Home
Published on May 9, 2003 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
For Lakewood, the start of the 2003 season at home has been a difficult one. The BlueClaws lost 6-4 last night, and are now 11-23 on the season. Lakewood has received solid play as of late from outfielder Chad Oliva, who has hit in six straight games. The BlueClaws also have received solid work out of the bullpen lately, allowing just six earned runs in their last ten games. Remember to join us on Friday and Saturday as Lakewood takes on Lexington. Reserve Seat Tickets are available! And whether you're at FirstEnergy Park or not, listen to each game on 1160 AM WOBM, or www.lakewoodblueclaws.com.
2. The BlueClaws are getting a bit healthier. Infielder Jeremy Isenhower, bothered by an upper respiratory infection for the past 10 days, has been activated from the disabled list. Omar Bramasco was sent to extended spring training to make room for him. Meanwhile, Sean Walsh, who was with Lakewood last year, has been sent to the BlueClaws from Clearwater while catcher Mark McRoberts recovers from a concussion. Stay tuned to our website for the latest news and information on our ball club.
3. We've got some tremendous entertainment going on for the remainder of this home stand. It's Hyundai Night tonight (FRIDAY) and the first 2,000 fans will receive BlueClaws key chains. It's also Teacher Appreciation Night, and we thank the nearly 1,700 teachers and their families in the area who will be part of the fun. Tomorrow (SATURDAY) it's a Little League Night, and the first 2,000 fans 17 and under will receive Homer Hammers, courtesy of The Home Depot. We also have great Reserve Seat tickets available for the entire next home stand May 21-May 27th. Spend this weekend and Memorial Day Weekend with the BlueClaws at FirstEnergy Park. Call 732-901-7000 Option 2 to get your tickets now! Ticket office hours at FirstEnergy Park are Monday through Friday from 9-5 or Saturday from 9-3, and on game days from 9 through the end of the game.
4. The Lakewood BlueClaws and New Jersey Resources Corporation (NJR) are teaming up to thank military families at this Saturday's 7:05 game against the Lexington Legends. NJR has provided nearly 250 tickets for families from various military branches, many from Fort Monmouth and Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck. In addition, the BlueClaws are holding Military Appreciation Night again, which is June 14th. Thanks again to NJR for helping out this weekend.
5. Please make sure to mark May 22nd on your calendar. After a BlueClaws day game, Lakewood coaches and players will be at Finnigan's, located only minutes from FirstEnergy Park on Routes 9 and 70 in Lakewood. The players will wait tables during the dinner hour and the coaching staff will tend bar. All of the tips and gratuities, as well as 10 percent of gross revenue will go to the ALS. There will also be a silent auction, where we have autographed baseballs from Randy Wolf, Larry Bowa, Brett Myers, Marlon Byrd and Brandon Duckworth of the Phillies; Hall of Famers Bob Feller and Gary Carter; as well as current Mets Al Leiter and Art Howe, current Braves Marcus Giles and Mike Hampton and current Red Ken Griffey Jr. Other items include autographed pictures, bats and jerseys. You can gain additional information by calling Jim DeAngelis at 732-901-7000 ext 114. Remember that an ALS walk is being held Saturday on the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, beginning at 10 a.m. Come join us!
6. The Philadelphia Phillies will hold an open tryout camp at FirstEnergy Park on Monday June 23rd. Players from the ages of 15-22 are eligible. Registration for the tryout begins at 9:00 am at FirstEnergy Park. The actual drills will begin at 10:00 am.
7. Attention BlueClaws fans. The second annual Chamber Expo will be held at FirstEnergy Park on Thursday July 10th from 5:00 until 7:30. More than 130 businesses will be there. There's a $5 admission, with all proceeds benefiting the ARC of Ocean County and the ARC of Monmouth County. Come and enjoy a night at FirstEnergy Park. If you're a business and you want to participate, please contact your local chamber to see if they are participating.
8. Lakewood is nearing the total for our tremendous promotion, 1,234,567 . Every Fan Counts . as we're less than 200,000 away. When the 1,234,567th fan walks through the gates this year, that individual will win a grand-prize package worth $10,000. Plus you'll have a chance to win $12,345.67 in cash! In addition, another person will be picked at random to win the same prize. For a chance to win e-mail your name, address, phone number and age to everyfancounts@lakewoodblueclaws.com.
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