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Boise Hawks Open 8-Game Homestand Wednesday

August 8, 2011 - Northwest League (NWL1)
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BOISE, ID - The Boise Hawks will look to continue their winning ways at home Wednesday after completing a short road trip in the Tri-Cities. The Hawks (6-6) will look for just their seventh road win of the season tonight. After tomorrow's game, the Hawks return home to take on the Eugene Emeralds for five games and the first place Dust Devils (8-4) for another three. This is the first time the Emeralds (7-5) face the Hawks at home this season.

Look for exciting promotions everyday of this homestand starting Wednesday with $1 Family Feast night, sponsored by State Farm Insurance and KKGL. August 10 and 17, families can feast on $1 hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and snocones. If fans come wearing a HawksTown bracelet, they'll receive a first base reserved seat for just $1. Thursday, August 11 and Sunday August 13 are 4 for $34 nights at Memorial Stadium, where fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs, and four Pepsi products for just $34. The eleventh will also be a giveaway night, where fans take home a Boise Hawks baseball card set, courtesy of K12 Virtual Academy.

Fans can then enjoy post-game fireworks on Friday, sponsored by KTIK, KTRV Fox 12, and Boise Weekly. The Inflatamaniacs Mascot Act will be making their first appearance of the season this Saturday, August 13. Saturday is another giveaway night. Fans will receive a Boise Hawks team poster, courtesy of the Idaho Air National Guard, and have the chance to get it signed after the game during a post game autograph session on the field.

Math and Kids Eat Free Monday will open next week, where kids 12 and under will receive a free hot dog and juice just for showing up! During the game, kids have the opportunity to earn a free ticket to a future Monday by taking a short baseball math quiz issued by the State Department of Education. Finally, Tuesday is Library Voucher night, sponsored by KeyBank. Fans can fans can use vouchers from the local library in exchange for two reserve seats. A Hawks player will also read a book to fans in the Kids' Park at 6:50 p.m. Fans can get a free ticket by purchasing a ticket and bringing a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the ballpark.

The Hawks are in second place in the East, behind the first place Tri-City Dust Devils. RHP Ben Wells will toe the rubber tonight looking to gain ground on the top spot in the East. First pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. MT.

Please contact Kristen Nimmo or Laura Verillo with all media and/or interview requests for this homestand and for the rest of the season.

The Hawks began Northwest League play as an independent club from 1987-89. The team was affiliated with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim from 1990-2000 and has been with the Chicago Cubs since 2001. The club has won 6 NWL Championships, the most recent banner coming in 2004. Season, mini-pack, flex books, group nights, and single game tickets for Hawks games are available at 208-322-5000, or online at www.boisehawks.com.

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