Front-Running RockHounds Return
Published on June 8, 2009 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - It's Monday, June 8, and with the first half down to 17 games, the Hooks are in need of a power move through the Texas League South standings.
That opportunity presents itself Wednesday through Saturday as the first-place Midland RockHounds visit Whataburger Field.
Jose Valverde and Jason Castro will be here... how âbout you?
Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Wednesday, June 10, Midland @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
- The first 2,500 fans receive a Hooks Road Cap, courtesy of your Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers.
- The Hooks and the University of Sidekicks present Mixed Martial Arts Night. Enjoy a pregame demonstration by three different age groups. The University of Sidekicks leads "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch. Mixed Martial Arts fighter Jason David Frank, formerly the Green Power Ranger, tosses out a ceremonial first pitch. Discounted tickets are available to all martial arts organizations. Go to www.cchooks.com/grouptickets/karate User name: karate Password: cchooks Call Bryan Mayhood at 561-4704 for more details.
- Whataburger officials present a proceeds check from the May 16 Miracle League Pancake Breakfast to Miracle League of Corpus Christi board members. For the second straight year, Whataburger made restaurants throughout the Coastal Bend available for this fundraiser, which benefits construction of a Miracle League facility in Corpus Christi.
- Buy one ticket, get one free at the box office with any Whataburger receipt.
- Hooks' friends on MySpace and followers on Twitter are eligible for half-price tickets. MySpace: www.myspace.com/cchooksbaseball. Twitter: http://twitter.com/cchooks
Media partner: KFTX-FM
Thursday, June 11, Midland @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
- Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), from Stripes.
- at&t presents the Great TV Giveaway with one lucky fan winning a television set each inning.
- KRIS-TV brings you Hurricane Preparedness Night, with chief meteorologist Dale Nelson presenting video tips throughout the evening. Dale also throws out a ceremonial first pitch.
- Community Recognition Night is a great way for your group to raise money and enjoy high-profile recognition as the Hooks return to your community organization $3 for every ticket your membership sells. Your group will enjoy a pregame parade around the warning track and video board recognition. Also, your group leader could throw out a ceremonial first pitch! Call Seamus Gallivan at 561-4689 to participate.
- It's Educator Night, with teachers, support staff, administrators, their friends and families eligible for discounted tickets. Contact Justin Sommer at 561-4686 to learn more.
- Facebook friends are eligible for half-price tickets. Call Shayla Andreas at 561-4697 to learn more or visit the Hooks Facebook Page.
- Austin-based Americana aces Band of Heathens, fresh off a European tour, leads the seventh inning stretch.
Media partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM
Friday, June 12, Midland @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
- Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, compliments of Bud Light.
- Sign up at Guest Services for our first Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament.
Two competitors each inning battle for the right to advance to the finals. Play fairly... your every move is caught on the video board!
- Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
Media partner: K-99
Saturday, June 13, Midland @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
- The first 2,000 fans receive a Hooks Replica Alternate Jersey, provided by CITGO.
- It's Boy Scout Night, with those associated in South Texas eligible for discounted tickets. Contact Bryan Mayhood at 561-4704 and he'll tell you all about it. Patches commemorating the event are $1. Go to www.cchooks.com/grouptickets/boyscouts User name: boyscouts Password: cchooks
- Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
Media partners: KIII-TV3 and KOUL-FM
Texas League Stories from June 8, 2009
- Hooks Take 2 of 3 in Series - Springfield Cardinals
- Hounds Take Down Drillers, 8-2 - Tulsa Drillers
- Bourjos lands on disabled list - Arkansas Travelers
- Royals' reliever Tejeda to rehab with Naturals - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Front-Running RockHounds Return - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Astros Closer Valverde To Join Hooks This Week - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Castro Watch Over; Top Prospect Here Wednesday - Corpus Christi Hooks
- Naturals' INF Mertins named Texas League Player of the Week - Northwest Arkansas Naturals
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