First-Place BayBears at "The Hank" Sunday
August 19, 2011 - Southern League (SL1)
Mobile BayBears News Release
MOBILE, Ala. - On Sunday, the first-place Mobile BayBears (AA Arizona Diamondbacks) return to Hank Aaron Stadium to begin a five-game series against the Jackson Generals (AA Seattle Mariners) which kicks off an 11-game homestand in 10 days to finish the regular season schedule at "The Hank".
Sunday night's start time is 6:05 as the BayBears' magic number marches toward zero which will clinch the second half South Division title and send the BayBears into the playoffs for the second year in a row. Kids can play catch on the field before the game on Sunday from 5:00-5:30 and run the bases after the contest.
Every Monday Matters at Hank Aaron Stadium as fans can bring a bag full of recyclable items to "The Hank" before Monday's 7:05 start with the Generals and receive a free box seat courtesy of Aker Solutions and ASM Recycling. The BayBears will also honor the late Charlie Ocean with a memorial blood drive at the ballpark from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fans who give blood will receive a free ticket to Monday's ballgame. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: CharlieOcean.
On Tuesday night, the BayBears will play the Generals in the third of their five-game set at 7:05. It's KRAFT Singles Two for Tuesday as fans that bring a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the gate receive two box seats for the price of one. It's also Guaranteed Win Night. If the BayBears lose, fans get a free box seat to the next Tuesday home game.
Ladies are invited to "The Hank" on Wine Down Wednesday to enjoy $1 Rush Wines from 6 to 8 p.m. First pitch is at 7:05 as the BayBears take on the Generals in the fourth of their five-game series.
On Thursday night, the first leg of the 10-day homestand concludes with the finale against Jackson. It's the last regular season Thirsty Thursday at "The Hank" with $1 Buds and Pepsi available between 6 and 8 p.m. Dr. Feelgood will also be in the concourse to spin the records on a lively night at the ballpark.
Projected Starting Rotation (August 21-25 vs. JXN) Sunday: LHP Patrick Corbin vs. RHP Andrew Carraway Monday: RHP Jarrod Parker vs. RHP Kenn Kasparek Tuesday: LHP Tyler Skaggs vs. LHP James Gillheeney Wednesday: RHP Charles Brewer vs. RHP Steven Hensley Thursday: RHP Trevor Bauer vs. RHP Brandon Medina
The Chattanooga Lookouts will follow the Generals into Hank Aaron Stadium from August 26-30. More information on that series will be coming soon.
The BayBears lead in the South Division by 10.5 games over the second-place Suns and Biscuits with their magic number to clinch a South Division second half crown at 8. The BayBears take on the Suns in the fourth of a five-game set from the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville on Friday afternoon at 12:05 central time. They return to Hank Aaron Stadium on Sunday to host the Jackson Generals at 6:05 p.m., beginning the final homestand of the regular season. For tickets, which start at $5 for kids and $7 for adults, please call (251) 479-BEAR or visit www.mobilebaybears.com. You can also follow the BayBears all season long on Facebook and Twitter.
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- RHP Heckathorn to DL - Huntsville Stars
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