Fresno Grizzlies Home Opener Tomorrow at Chukchansi Park
April 10, 2014 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif - The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, begin their first homestand of the season at Chukchansi Park on Friday, April 11th at 7:05 p.m. vs. the Las Vegas 51s, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The club will round out the four-game homestand by playing the 51s on Saturday (7:05 p.m.), Sunday (2:05 p.m.), and Monday (7:05 p.m.) before heading back out on the road.
Any fan purchasing a game ticket to the Home Opener by tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. will receive a complimentary ticket to either Saturday (April 12), Sunday (April 13) or Monday's (April 14) game. This offer is only redeemable in person at the Chukchansi Park Box Office (1800 Tulare Street). Those who have purchased a ticket for April 11, but not redeemed their complimentary ticket, can bring their purchased ticket to the box office by Friday at 5:00 p.m. to redeem the deal.
Gates for the Home Opener on Friday will open to the general public at 5:35 p.m. (5:15 p.m. for season ticket holders). The game will kick off this season's Farm Grown Fridays, which include a pregame Farm Forum along with a farmer's market on the stadium concourse that runs throughout the game. This Friday's market will feature nine vendors from Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield, Lemoore and Exeter. The pregame Farm Forum, dubbed "What's Growing On in Youth and Agriculture" will begin with a pre-event mixer at 4:30 p.m. before leading into the discussion at 5:00 p.m. Any April 11th game ticket will allow attendance to the Farm Forum. Postgame fireworks, presented by PG&E, will begin shortly after the conclusion of the game.
Highlights and promotions for the April 11-14th homestand are below.
April 11 - Fresno Grizzlies Home Opener - Presented by The Fresno Bee
o RHP Logan Verrett vs. RHP Jason Berken o National Anthem: Kirsten Knobloch o First Pitch: Blong Xiong (City of Fresno Councilmember, District 1) o Postgame Fireworks - Presented by PG&E
April 12 - Grizzlies Socks Giveaway (first 2,000 fans)
o RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka vs. RHP Chris Heston o National Anthem: Fresno Christian Men's Quartet o First Pitch: Craig Scharton (Interim CEO of Downtown Fresno Partnership and Owner of Peeves Public House & Local Market) o Autism Awareness Night o Matsuzaka spent six seasons with the Boston Red Sox (2007-13) prior to joining the New York Mets organization. His best season came in 2008 when he went 18-3 with a 2.90 ERA.
April 13 - 2014 Magnet Season Schedule Giveaway (first 5,000 fans) - Presented by YP
o RHP Rafael Montero vs. LHP Mike Kickham o Pregame Future Giants and Parker Autograph Session o National Anthem: Connie Stewart o Kids Run the Bases - Presented by Sun-Maid
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April 14 - RHP Noah Syndergaard vs. RHP Mitch Lively
o National Anthem: Edison High School o Monday Madness, presented by ABC30; Purchase two Field-Level Reserve tickets and receive two hot dogs, two sodas, two Regal Entertainment Group movie tickets and two Blackbeard's Mini Golf passes for only $36. o Noah Syndergaard, the probable pitcher for the 51s, is currently rated as the New York Mets' No. 1 Prospect according to Baseball America.
Chukchansi Park Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The box office will open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (April 12) and Sunday (April 13) and be open through the seventh inning of each game. Fans can also call the office at 559.320.TIXS for tickets, questions, or inquiries.
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