Eight-Game Homestand Starts Thursday
May 31, 2006 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Norfolk Tides return to Harbor Park Thursday night, fresh off an eight-game road trip that saw the Tides go 6-2. The Tides won three of four from the Syracuse SkyChiefs, then won the final three games of their four game series with the Pawtucket Red Sox to finish the month of May with a 15-12 record. The Tides will be home for 16 of the next 20 games, with exciting promotions lined up every night at Harbor Park! As always, tickets are available for purchase at the Harbor Park box office, ticketmaster outlets, or online at norfolktides.com.
Thursday, June 1 - Tides vs. Charlotte Knights 7:15 pm * McDonald's Night - The first 5,000 fans will get a coupon for a FREE Asian Salad. * Stihl Hometown Hero Presentation
Friday, June 2 - Tides vs. Charlotte Knights 7:15 pm * Hat Night - The first 5,000 fans will get a FREE Tides hat courtesy of Coca-Cola and WAVY TV-10. WAVY-10 meteorologist, Don Slater will be dropped off by Chopper 10 and sign autographs on the concourse during the game.
Saturday, June 3 - Tides vs. Charlotte Knights 7:15 pm * The first 2,000 kids 17 & under will get a FREE Tides logo ball courtesy of the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and WTVZ-33
Sunday, June 4 - Tides vs. Charlotte Knights 1:15 pm * The first 5,000 fans will get a FREE color photo of Tides infielder, Chris Basak, courtesy of the Grate Steak, Bank of the Commonwealth and 97.3 The Eagle * Friendly's Youth Day * Duke's Mayonnaise/Farm Fresh Family Day
Tuesday, June 6 - Tides vs. Syracuse SkyChiefs 7:15 pm * Turn-Back-The-Clock Night! - All Gwaltney hot dogs, Coke's and popcorn are each just 25 cents! Sponsored by Gwaltney and Coca-Cola
Wednesday, June 7- Tides vs. Syracuse SkyChiefs 7:15 pm * Jersey Night - 20 lucky fans chosen at random will win a replica Mets jersey courtesy of WSKY Channel 4 TV
Thursday, June 8 - Tides vs. Syracuse SkyChiefs 12:15 pm * Business Special
MILLEDGE RECALLED TO NEW YORK
On Tuesday, May 30, the Mets recalled Tides outfielder Lastings Milledge to New York, and the 21-year-old made his major league debut that night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Milledge went 1-for-4 in the game, collecting a double in the 7th inning off of Miguel Batista for his first major league hit.
Milledge, who turned 21 on April 5th, was batting .291 (53-182) with 32 runs scored, 16 doubles, two triples, four home runs, 19 RBI with 32 walks along with eight stolen bases in 50 games for the Tides.
He was was New York's first round (12th overall) selection of the 2003 First Year Player Draft from Lakewood Ranch High School (Bradenton, FL).
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