First Place Chasers Hit Home Stretch with Crucial Eight-Game Homestand
Published on August 7, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
OMAHA, Neb. - The Storm Chasers impressive performance on the roadtrip to Tacoma and Salt Lake has put them in position to claim a third consecutive division title, and the next eight games against non-conference opponents Sacramento and Fresno will be crucial to the playoff push! In addition to the atmosphere of the pennant chase the eight-game homestand of the 2013 season features some of the best theme nights of the season, including "Football Night" with former Nebraska players set to appear, "Daddy Daughter Date Night" and the rescheduled "Star Wars Night" with specialty "Omaha Force" jerseys!
Thursday, August 8 (7:05 pm)
YOUR Omaha Storm Chasers welcome the Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, for the only time in 2013. Put on your favorite jersey and gear up for the football season with a "Football Night" full of tailgating and appearances by former Nebraska Cornhuskers including 1996 Orange Bowl MVP Damon Benning, 1997 Outland Trophy winner Aaron Taylor, Tony Felici, Matt Hoskinson, Tony Veland, Matt Vzral and Steve Warren, who will be available to sign autographs. That night will also feature a "Business and Baseball" Networking Event; for more information, contact Dave Endress at (402) 738-5116. Don't forget that it's another Thirsty Thursday "Barefoot Night at the Ballpark" presented by Gallo Barefoot Wine. Fans of age can enjoy a FREE sample of the new Barefoot Refresh Wine during the game, as well as $2 Bud Light and Budweiser cans along with 16 oz. Bud Light draws, with $1 Pepsi products available to fans of all ages all night. If you can't make it to the game, check your local listings, as the game will be televised regionally on Time Warner Cable and locally on Cox Communications Channel 126. Brought to you by: Gallo Barefoot Wine, KMTV Action 3, Z92.3, ESPN 590AM and The Reader
Friday, August 9 (7:05 pm)
Calling all dads and daughters, this "knight" is for you! Head to Werner Park for the first ever Daddy Daughter Princess Date Night. If you have not done so already, visit www.omahastormchasers.com to sign up to be the American Family Insurance Family of the Game, and you might be called as the winner of FREE tickets to the game, a first pitch, a jersey and be the starter of postgame FIREWORKS. Brought to you by: American Family Insurance, KETV, 1620 The Zone and The Reader
Saturday, August 10 (7:05 pm)
It's the second annual "What If... Night" presented by Autism Action Partnership featuring a unique Jersey auction & post-game FIREWORKS show. Throughout the game, fans will have an opportunity to bid on "Omaha Force" jerseys that will be worn during Saturday's game, signed by the players who wore them & auctioned off after the game with the proceeds going to Autism Action Partnership. Plus, it's "Star Wars Night"! Dress up like your favorite Star Wars characters, help us find "Yoda" around the ballpark and get ready for some great baseball. It's also Soccer Night, featuring an afternoon soccer camp led by UNO players. For more information or to sign up, contact Jenna Grable at (402) 738-2182. In addition, it's time for another Huggies pre-game Diaper Derby. The force, Omaha & Jedi will definitely be strong at Werner Park Saturday night so it should not take a Jedi mind trick to tell you not to miss out on this special evening. What If... the Storm Chasers had been renamed the Omaha Force three years ago? Head out to Werner Park to find out, buy a game worn Omaha Force jersey to benefit Autism, and stay for a Spectacular Star Wars FIREWORKS show! Brought to you by: Autism Action Partnership, Carpenter Paper, KXKT KAT 103.7, KFFF The Wolf 93.3 and Omaha Magazine
Sunday, August 11 (2:05 pm)
Fans, it's another U.S. Bank Family FUNday and Huerter Orthodontics Lil' Chasers Club Day where you can come out to enjoy the Soby Traveling Ranch Petting Zoo. Following the River Cats and Chasers game, kids get to run the bases with Stormy, presented by Hardees. It's also a Sam's Club canned food day, and fans that bring a canned item get a free McDonald's berm ticket (items collected benefit The Open Door Mission). It's also one of two Library Nights at Werner Park this season. Brought to you by: U.S. Bank, Huerter Orthodontics, Sam's Club, Hardees and KGBI
Monday, August 12 (7:05 pm)
The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, make their only regular season trip to Werner Park to take on YOUR Omaha Storm Chasers. It's another $1 Hebrew National hot dog night presented by Rotella's, so come on out and feed the whole family while enjoying the exciting baseball action. It's also the second Library Night at the ballpark. Brought to you by: Rotella's and CD 105.9
Tuesday, August 13 (7:05 pm)
Come on out for another 2 for Tuesday presented by Cox Communications. Show your Cox Communications bill (paper or online) at the Werner Park Ticket Office for a Buy One, Get One FREE ticket. The first 125 people will get tickets for Section 104. After that, McDonald's Grass Berm tickets can be purchased as a BOGO based on availability. Brought to you by: Cox Communications
Wednesday, August 14 (12:05 pm)
It's a B-E-A-U-tiful day for baseball! Head out to Werner Park for a great day game and ½ price burgers presented by Omaha Steaks. It's also a "Senior Bingo" game. Fans interested in playing Bingo should call Brendan Porter at (402) 738-2188. Enjoy the sun, grab a ½ price Omaha Steaks burger, and soak up all of the excitement. BINGO! Brought to you by: Omaha Steaks and KFAB 1110 AM
Thursday, August 15 (7:05 pm)
It's another Thirsty Thursday at Werner Park and this one includes a special "Happy Hour" beginning at 5:45 pm at the Budweiser Downdraught Bar, where $1 beer and food options will be available until the first pitch at 7:05 pm. Come early and be ready for a great night at Werner Park! Fans of age can also enjoy $2 Bud Light and Budweiser cans along with 16 oz. Bud Light draws prior to the sixth inning, and $1 Pepsi products are available to fans of all ages, all night. Can't make it to the game? Check your local listings as the game will be televised regionally on Time Warner Cable and locally on Cox Communications Channel 126. Quench your thirst with great beverages and take in the best baseball in the Omaha Metro. Brought to you by: KMTV Action 3, Z 92.3, ESPN 590 and The Reader
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 7, 2013
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- Manager's Luncheon Set For August 19th At Campagnia Restaurant - Fresno Grizzlies
- Aces Welcome Memphis and Nashville For 8-Game Homestand - Reno Aces
- First Place Chasers Hit Home Stretch with Crucial Eight-Game Homestand - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Topes Bear Down against Grizzlies to End Skid - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Grizzlies' 7-Game Winning Streak Snapped - Fresno Grizzlies
- Express Swept After 2-1 Loss to River Cats - Round Rock Express
- River Cats Earn Seventh-Straight Win, 2-1 - Sacramento River Cats
- Nashville blanks Tucson - Tucson Padres
- Road Trip Ends with Shutout Loss - Omaha Storm Chasers
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