Forest City Owls to Host Team Japan
January 28, 2011 - Coastal Plain League (Coastal Plain)
Forest City Owls News Release
The Forest City Owls have announced they host their first International Game at McNair Field. The Owls will face off with Japan on July 1st 2011.
"I think this is a great chance for us to showcase Forest City and our great ballpark to the world," says Owls general manager Jeremy Boler.
This game will be the first International game the Owls have played in. "This will be a game you won't want to miss! We are thrilled to host Japan and we are going to make it one to remember," says Boler
The Japan game is included in all Box seat and Premium seat holder ticket packages. 2011 Season Ticket Holders will have the first opportunity to purchase extra tickets to this game before they go on sale to the general public. The best way to guarantee yourself a ticket to the game of the year is to purchase a season ticket package or book a group outing. Season tickets come in packages of 29 - 14 - 7 games. A group outing can be booked for as low as 15 people. Japan tickets will not go on sale to the general public until April.
"This game will sell out, and we have limited tickets to sell, said assistant general manager Denise Holland. "The best way to assure yourself you have a ticket for the game of the year is to join the Season Ticket Holder Family. For the 2011 season we have introduced all new ticket plans. You do not have to come to every game to be a season ticket holder. You can be a season ticket holder for as low as 7 games."
Owls fans, keep a close eye on our website for more exciting information about the Forest City Owls vs. Team Japan!
For more information on Team Japan or Season Tickets please contact Justin Johnson, Director of Ticket Sales at (828)245-0000. Or email Justin at jjohnson@forestcitybaseball.com.
Team Japan is no stranger to the Coastal Plain League, having faced both the Columbia Blowfish and Fayetteville SwampDogs in July of 2007. Both the Blowfish and SwampDogs defeated Team Japan that summer, giving the CPL a 2-0 record against Team Japan.
The Forest City Owls are a member of the Coastal Plain League, entering their 15th season in the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 15th season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com.
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