MWL1 West Michigan Whitecaps

Curtis Granderson Returns, Bobbleheads, Fireworks Highlight First Playoff Game

Published on July 10, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release


COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Curtis Granderson will be back in a Whitecaps uniform when the 'Caps host game two of the Midwest League Playoffs. Granderson will be a little smaller though because he'll actually be a bobblehead. The first 1,000 fans through the gates at the 'Caps playoff game on Thursday, September 4 will receive a free Granderson bobblehead courtesy of Honda Generators.

"The Curtis Granderson bobblehead is just the start of what we have planned for the 2008 playoff run," said Whitecaps Marketing Manager Mickey Graham. "We're going to offer fans some great entertainment and also exciting playoff baseball."

The first home game of the playoffs will feature a special postgame Farm Bureau Insurance fireworks show and the opportunity to play catch on the field before the game. September 4 is also an Altogas Thrifty Thursday with food specials including $2 - 22 ounce Pepsis, $2 - 20 ounce draft beers, two hot dogs for $2 and $2 soft pretzels. Thursday, September 4 is also a special college night with $5 tickets and drink specials with a valid college ID.

Tickets for the playoffs go on sale Tuesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. The Whitecaps will start the best-of-three series on the road September 3 and return home for games two and three (if necessary) on Thursday, September 4. Tickets for Game A (September 4) and Game B (September 5, 6, or 7 - if needed) will be the only two put on sale July 15. Ticket prices remain the same for the playoffs and are - box seat $10; reserved seat $8.50; lawn $5.

If the Whitecaps sweep their opponent, Game B tickets will be good for the first home game of the second round. If Game B is not played because the Whitecaps are swept by their opponent, fans holding tickets for that game can contact the Whitecaps Ticket Office to have their money refunded. Tickets for the second and third round of the playoffs will go on sale as soon as the Whitecaps advance.

Honda Generators is also offering fans the chance to get a free playoff ticket. Fans need to stop at one of five local Honda Generator dealers for a free voucher good for one reserved seat to any 2008 Whitecaps playoff game. The vouchers can also be used for the first or second home game of the Whitecaps 2009 season. The five locations are - Shawmut Hills Sales, Inc. located at 2807 Lake Michigan Drive, Village Motorsports at 3661 Plainfield NE, Coffman Electrical Equipment on Jefferson SE between 32nd St and 36th St, Gars Sports located at 2531 S. Division Ave. and Nelson's Speed Shop on N. Greenville Rd. in Greenville.

The Whitecaps will battle the second half Midwest League Eastern Division Champion in the playoffs. Both home games in round one are scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 4 and at 6 p.m. for any future playoff games. Tickets for the playoffs can be purchased by calling the Whitecaps Box Office at 616-784-4131 or online at whitecapsbaseball.com.

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