Exciting Homestand Starts Tuesday
Published on May 14, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Norfolk Tides return to Harbor Park Tuesday night, winners of two straight games. The Tides knocked off the Charlotte Knights 4-1 on Sunday afternoon, and followed that up with a 5-4 win over the Knights on Monday. The Tides will be home for 12 of the next 14 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.
Tuesday, May 15 Tides vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 6:15 pm (Doubleheader)
Wednesday, May 16 Tides vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 7:15 pm
Thursday, May 17 Tides vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 12:15 pm
* Business Special
Friday, May 18 - Tides vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 7:15 pm
* Armed Forces Night presented by Hardee's
* Post game fireworks extravaganza sponsored by Hardee's
Saturday, May 19- Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings 7:15 pm
* The first 5,000 fans will get a coupon for a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
* Baltimore Orioles replica Jersey giveaway night. 20 lucky fans chosen at random will win a replica Orioles jersey of Miguel Tejada, Brian Roberts, Jay Payton, Erik Bedard or Melvin Mora courtesy of Coca-Cola and WSKY-4 TV
* Stihl Hometown Hero Presentation
Sunday, May 20 - Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings 1:15 pm (Doubleheader)
* The first 5,000 fans will get a FREE color photo of Mike Cervenak courtesy of the Grate Steak, Bank of the Commonwealth and Max 100.5 FM.
Monday, May 21 Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings 7:15 pm
* Cingular Night - First 2,000 adults receive T-shirts, compliments of Cingular
Tuesday, May 22 Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings 12:15 pm
* Business Special
Saturday, May 26 Tides vs. Richmond Braves 7:15 pm
* Benadryl Night. The first 2,000 fans to enter Harbor Park will receive a FREE Tides pen courtesy of Benadryl
Sunday, May 27 - Tides vs. Richmond Braves 1:15 pm
* The first 5,000 fans will get a FREE color photo of Jason Dubois, courtesy of the Grate Steak, Bank of the Commonwealth and 92.9 The Wave
* Stihl Hometown Hero Presentation
FRIENDLY'S YOUTH DAY
On Saturday, May 19, $2.00 reserved tickets can be purchased at the Harbor Park box office for Friendly's Youth Day. In order to qualify for discounted tickets, a team representative from a youth baseball or softball team must come to the Harbor Park box office and buy the tickets. One person can not come down and buy tickets for the whole league, and only 20 tickets may be purchased per team.
The tickets bought on May 19 will be good for the Tides' afternoon game on Sunday, June 3 against the Pawtucket Red Sox at 1:15 p.m. For more information, please call the Tides' offfice at 622-2222.
ORIOLES CARE PROGRAM
The Orioles Care Program allows under-privelaged kids and adults the opportunity to obtain free Tides' tickets throughout the 2007 season.
Sponsored by the Baltimore Orioles, the program provides complimentary tickets for each Tides home game to area groups and individuals who otherwise may not be able to attend games at Harbor Park.
To request participation in the Orioles Care Program, please send a letter via email to Hmckeating@norfolktides.com or by mail to:
Nofolk Tides
Orioles Care Program
Heather McKeating
150 Park Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Please include the name of your group or organization, contact information, and the number of tickets you are requesting, as well as dates of games that you would prefer to attend.
AJ WRIGHT BASEBALL CAMP 2007
Each year, kids of all ages take part in the AJ Wright Baseball Camp at Harbor Park. This program allows children to learn many vital skills of baseball as taught by coaches and players of the Tides.
The 2007 camp will be held on July 21 and 22. To request an application, please email your address to Hmckeating@norfolktides.com.
The 2006 camp was a huge success! Thanks again to all the campers for coming out to Harbor Park!
International League Stories from May 14, 2007
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- John Van Benschoten Named League Pitcher Of The Week - Indianapolis Indians
- Indians Roll Past Lynx 15-10 In Front Of 12,862 - Indianapolis Indians
- Braves Drop Series Finale - Gwinnett Stripers
- Exciting Homestand Starts Tuesday - Norfolk Tides
- Bulls Down Braves With Two Hitter And Two Home Runs - Durham Bulls
- Knights Rally Washes Away - Charlotte Knights
- Lynx Baseball Hits Rogers Television 22 This Summer - Ottawa Lynx
- House helps Tides rally past Knights in sixth - Norfolk Tides
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo Bisons
- Collier Claims Batter Of The Week Honours - Ottawa Lynx
- Bats Win Series, Defeat Chiefs 5-4 - Louisville Bats
- Jim Thome at The Coop tomorrow - Columbus Clippers
- Ottawa's Collier Hits .524; Indians' Van Benschoten Wins A Pair - IL1
- Pink Knights Raises Lots of Green - Charlotte Knights
- Clippers are red hot - Columbus Clippers
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