Four-Game Homestand on Deck for Grizzlies from June 23-26
Published on June 21, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno Grizzlies, currently in first-place in the PCL's Pacific Southern Division, return to Chukchansi Park for a four-game homestand beginning on Saturday, June 23rd against the Tucson Padres, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres.
The first 2,000 fans to the Saturday, June 23rd game will receive a Ryan Vogelsong bobblehead, the first of a two-part bobblehead series given away by the Grizzlies this season. The Vogelsong bobblehead, presented by PG&E, features the right-handed pitcher in a throwback purple and black Grizzlies jersey to represent his first stint with Fresno in 2001. The bobblehead will connect with the second part of the series, whichwill feature Brandon Belt and be given away on Saturday, September 1st. The 7:05 pm game will also feature a performance by the Drag Kings. Gates open at 5:35 pm for season ticket holders and 6:05 pm for general admission.
Sunday, June 24th is Save Mart Sunday, presented by Save Mart Supermarkets. The 2:05 pm game will have a pregame Future Giants and Parker Autograph session and postgame Kids Run The Bases. It will be the last Kids Run The Bases of the 2012 season as Sunday home gameswill move to 6:05 pm start times starting July 8th. Also starting July 8th, fans can take part in pregame Family Catch on the Field.
On Monday, June 25th, it is Monday Madness, presented by ABC 30 and Wild Water Adventure Park. Fans can purchase the value-packed deal, which includes two Field Level Reserve tickets, two hot dogs, two sodas, two Wild Water Adventure Park passes, two Blackbeard's miniature golf passes and two Rotary Storyland Playland Fantasy Day passes, for just $32.
The June 25th game will also feature a canned food drive, presented by Crown Jewels Produce. Fans are encouraged to bring canned food items to benefit the Fresno Community Food Bank. The fansthat donate four or more cans of food will be entered into a sweepstakes to win a Matt Yourkin autographed San Francisco Giants World Series replica jersey.
The homestand wraps up on Tuesday, June 26th with Kid-A-Palooza. The 7:05 pm game will feature an appearance by Plex andFoofa from Nick Jr.'s hit show, Yo Gabba Gabba. The fun is not limited to just kids, though, as there will be 25-cent Wienerschnitzel hot dogs and $2 Tornados (through the 5th inning) and $2 sodas (all game long) for all fans. The June 26th game is also Tornados Tuesday, where fans can purchase two Field Box tickets for the price of one and receive 2 John's Incredible Pizza Company vouchers. As with every Tuesday home game this season, the first 250 kids 12 and under will receive a free Louisville Wiffle Bat, courtesy of Ruiz Foods.
Tickets are available for all 2012 Grizzlies home games at the Chukchansi Park Box Office, online at www.FresnoGrizzlies.com, or by calling 559.320.HITS.
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