Caps Return Home To Face Jose Canseco & Yuma Scorpions
August 12, 2011 - North American League (NAmL)
Edmonton Capitals News Release
After a successful road trip to Hawaii that saw the team post an impressive 6-3 record against Maui Na Koa Ikaika, the Edmonton Capitals are set to return home to host Jose Canseco and the Yuma Scorpions for a six-game series Friday through Wednesday at TELUS Field.
This will be the second visit to Edmonton this season for Canseco and the Scorpions, who got off to a tough start in the North American League's inaugural campaign but have since vaulted up the South Division standings to sit in third with a 30-42 record. Yuma visited the Caps in late June, with the home team winning three of the four games.
Canseco, who played left field for the Scorpions, had a tough time at the plate, going 1-for-10 with one RBI and four strikeouts. But the six-time Major League all-star, former American League MVP and two-time World Series champion has actually put together a solid season offensively, currently holding down a .253 batting average through 53 games with 42 RBI and all eight of his home runs coming in his last 30 games.
The 47-year-old has also been known to take to the mound and pitch a few innings, opting for the knuckleball as his pitch of choice. Canseco has a 1-2 record as a hurler this season with an 8.46 ERA and nine strikeouts. He pitched against the Caps in Yuma on June 20 and gave up six runs in 2.1 innings before getting ejected for arguing with the umpire.
Fireworks Friday
The upcoming series begins on Friday at 7 p.m. with another edition of Fireworks Friday presented by JOE FM, as there will be a spectacular fireworks display immediately after the final out.
Saturday Night Movie
Saturday's 7 p.m. game will be another edition of Saturday Night Movies presented by Herbers Autobody Repair and Capital FM, as a Simpsons marathon will be played on the inflatable big screen in centre field after the game. The marathon, starting with "Homer At The Bat" which features Canseco, was originally supposed to be played on June 25 but was postponed due to rain.
Bark In The Park Returns This Sunday
Sunday's 2 p.m. double-header game marks the return of a hugely popular Caps event, as it's the annual Bark In The Park in support of the Edmonton Humane Society. For one day only, fans are allowed bring their dogs along with them to the game, as a $15 ticket includes admission for one fan and one canine, with proceeds going to the humane society.
Family Pack Sunday
Sunday's game is another edition of Family Pack Sunday presented by 630 CHED and Dental Choice, as fans can purchase four tickets to the game, four hot dogs and four Pepsi products for just $52.
FINAL $2 Tuesday
The teams have an off-day on Monday, with the series resuming on Tuesday at 7 p.m. for the final $2 Tuesday of the season presented by CISN FM, with ice cream, fries, nachos, pizza and all-you-can-drink slushies on sale for just $2.
FINAL Wiener Wednesday
The Caps-Scorpions series concludes on Wednesday at 7 p.m. with the final Wiener Wednesday of the season presented by K-97. It's the last opportunity of 2011 to enjoy a mouth-watering Capitals dog for just $2.
The Capitals are the city's most affordable entertainment option in the summer, featuring Edmonton's largest patio! Flex packs are available in multiples of eight for $48 less than day-of-game pricing. Individual game tickets start at $10 in advance and can be purchased at the Capitals Box Office (10233 - 96 Ave) during regular business hours Monday through Friday, at any Ticketmaster location, online at capsbaseball.ca or via phone at 780-414-GOAL (4625).
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