Celebrate July 4 with the Sidewinders
June 30, 2008 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release
Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Sidewinders will celebrate Independence Day a day early with an eye-popping Fireworks Spectacular after the 6:00 p.m. game on Thursday, July 3rd. The 4-game homestand against the Fresno Grizzlies kicks off on Monday June 30th at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets for the July 3rd game can be purchased by phone (520) 434-1021 or (520) 321-1000, on the Sidewinders website www.tucsonsidewinders.com, in person at the Tucson Electric Park Ticket Office or at Fry's Food Stores in Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, and Rita Ranch. The TEP Ticket Office windows will be open Monday, June 30 through July 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone orders will be taken from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through Wednesday, and 10:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thursday's game will not be a Thirsty Thursday.
Tucson went 1-3 on their most recent road trip, but sit just four games behind Fresno in the PCL Pacific Southern Division. Tucson hitters Emilio Bonifacio and Jamie D'Antona have been swinging hot sticks and now rank first and second in the Pacific Coast League with 109 and 106 hits respectively. Bonifacio has also been named to the World Team of the Futures Game which will take place during the Major League All-Star festivities at Yankee Stadium.
Good seats remain for all games. The Tucson Electric Park box office can be reached at (520) 434-1021. Gates open one hour before game time unless otherwise noted.
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS:
Monday, June 30, 7:00 p.m. vs. Fresno (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
MEATBALL MONDAY! - Bring your family to the ballpark for dinner, because it's all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs with salad and roll for just $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12 (does not include admission ticket).
Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 p.m. vs. Fresno (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
$2 QUIK MART TUESDAY! - Stop by any Quik Mart location for a $2 ticket coupon.
Wednesday, July 2, 7:00 p.m. vs. Fresno (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
WACKY WEDNESDAY! - Wednesdays will have the wackiest fan-based promotions we have ever done in between innings to win prizes. These promotions are: Burst Your Bubble, Boogie For Your Burger, Sing For Your Supper & Ice/Cold, Red/Hot.
Thursday, July 3, 6:00 p.m. vs. Fresno (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)
STAR SPANGLED SPECTACULAR! - The best Fourth of July display on July Third in Tucson! Patriotic, choreographed fireworks and music top off the all-American night at the Sidewinders! Get your tickets now! It will be a sell-out. Sponsored by Pepsi. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. **This is NOT a Thirsty Thursday**
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