From Gaga to Gaylord-'Hogs Kick-Off Second Half of Summer Fun

Published on July 8, 2010 under American Association (AA)
Grand Prairie AirHogs News Release


Grand Prairie, TX. The Grand Prairie AirHogs return to QuikTrip Park on Tuesday night for a six-game homestand against the northern St. Paul Saints (7/13-7/15) and the coastal Pensacola Pelicans (7/16-7/18). Six nights of summer-fun plus two special events await AirHogs fans including the "Lady Gaga Pre-Monster Ball" promotion during the upcoming Boost Mobile/105.3 The Fan $1 Beer Thirsty Thursday, the third annual AirHogs "Girl Scout Campout" and "Military Night," plus the AirHogs final Baseball Camp for Kids (July 14-15) of the summer as well as the AirHogs Open Tryout (July 17).

Plus: Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Gaylord Perry will appear at QuikTrip Park on Sunday, July 18th to toss the ceremonial first pitch and sign autographs for fans. The MLB Alumni organization will also have autographed and authenticated silent auction items on tables for fans to bid on.

Perry is a Hall of Fame pitcher who threw in the Majors for 22 years from 1962 to 1983. He spent four seasons with the Texas Rangers from 1975-1977 and 1980. He also played for the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Kansas City Royals.

Perry is one of only four pitchers in Major League history to win the Cy Young award in both the American and National League. He was a five-time All-Star and finished his career with 314 wins and a 3.11 ERA.

Tickets are on-sale now and can be purchased in-person at the QuikTrip Park Box Office, located at 1600 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, by calling 972.504.9383 or visiting www.airhogsbaseball.com.

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DAVE BURKE APPRECIATION DAY!

TUES JULY 13 GAME TIME: 7:05 PM GATES OPEN: 6PM STP

It's our General Manager Dave Burke's Birthday! We are going to show our APPRECIATION for our favorite Jersey Boy by throwing a party in HOGWILD fashion-and YOU are invited! So bust out those tank tops and visors, and let's dig up some embarrassing photos and eat some BIRTHDAY CAKE ! Plus: Dave says if you wear a Rutgers University T-Shirt or present a New Jersey drivers license, you'll get in for only a $1.00 toll charge! Chick Fil-A Lil' Hogs Club Members Get In FREE with I.D.

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BASTILLE DAY! (Celebration of FRANCE!)

WED JULY 14 GAME TIME: 7:05 PM GATES OPEN: 6PM STP

BONJOUR! It's Bastille Day-a French national holiday! So bust out those berets and join us in eating some French fries at the ballpark! (Yes, we know they're not really French). We'll play French music, provide in-game updates on the Tour de France, and even offer French lessons courtesy of our French-speaking Intern Dave! PLUS: We're giving away a FREE Trip to PARIS!.....Paris, Texas that is..

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THIRSTY THURSDAY $1 BEER NIGHT (Presented by Boost Mobile & 105.3 The Fan) + LADY GAGA PRE-MONSTER BALL!

THURS JULY 15 GAME TIME: 7:05 PM GATES OPEN: 6PM STP

"DOLLAR BEER ME, PLEASE!" It's an AirHogs Thirsty Thursday $1 BEER Night! Bring your friends and co-workers-or a cheap date!-and start the weekend early! PLUS: Lady GaGa is coming to North Texas in just one week! So we're getting ready in MONSTER BALL fashion - featuring Lady GaGa tunes all night long! PLUS: Monsters-dress up like Lady GaGa and receive $3 off your game ticket*! (*GA)

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GIRL SCOUT NIGHT!

FRI JULY 16 GAME TIME: 7:05 PM GATES OPEN: 6 PM PEN

It's Girl Scout Night! Girl Scouts from all over North Texas are taking over QuikTrip Park! Arrive early for the pre-game Girl Scout parade. PLUS: After the game, the Girls Scouts will be camping out on the field! To sign up your troop, contact: J Willms (jwillms@airhogsbaseball.com)

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FIREWORKS! + MILITARY NIGHT presented by American Eurocopter

SAT JULY 17 GAME TIME: 7:05 PM GATES OPEN: 6PM PEN

Sponsored by American Eurocopter. Tonight we SALUTE THE TROOPS-and all members of the military, past and present! Arrive early for pre-game live music and stay late for post-game FIREWORKS! Present Military I.D. at the box office and get-in-FREE compliments of your AirHogs and American Eurocopter.

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FAMILY SUNDAY + TOUR DE LANCE (LIVESTRONG) NIGHT!

SUN JULY 18 GAME TIME: 6:05 PM GATES OPEN: 5PM PEN

It's an AirHogs Family Sunday which means pre-game catch on the field, post-game kids-run-the-bases, and player autographs! PLUS: $1 HOT DOGS and $1 SODAS all night long! PLUS: We're rooting on North Texas' own Lance Armstrong in the Tour de France! Wear Yellow and pay only $7 for Club and Box Seats (For Lance's 7 Tour de France Wins!). Chick Fil-A Lil' Hogs Club Members Get In FREE with I.D.

PLUS: MLB Hall-of-Famer Gaylord Perry will toss the ceremonial first pitch! He will also be available for autographs. The MLB Alumni organization will have autographed, and authenticated, silent auction items on tables for fans to bid on

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Special Events:

July 14 - 15, 2010 - AirHogs Baseball Camp For Kids (Ages 6-12)

Registration: 8:15A.M. - 9 A.M. / Camp: 9 A.M. - 1 P.M. / COST: $90 per camper

EACH CAMPER WILL RECEIVE: Lunch, Official T-Shirt, Certificate of Completion, Professional Instruction from AirHogs Players and Personnel, Four Tickets to Each Game July 14 & 15, On Field Pre-Game Parade July 15th.

CONTACT: J Willms, jwillms@airhogsbaseball.com / 972.504.9383

July 17, 2010 - AirHogs OPEN Tryouts

When: 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. / Cost: $55 / Must be 18 years or older / Limited Space Available

Pre-register: Call Sam Ward (972.504.9383) or email sward@airhogsbaseball.com.

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