Homestand Highlights for August 11-August 17
August 8, 2014 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release
Monday, August 11, 2014- Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
Monday Off Monday: Hotdogs, soda, water, beer, and sno cones are one dollar. General admission tickets are five dollars.
One Hit Wonders Night: We will be playing the best one hit wonders throughout the ballgame.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014- Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
Ten Year Tuesday: Answer the Grasshopper Ten Year Tuesday Question correctly and you could win four party deck tickets to the August 26th game.
Tribute to the Tonight Show: We will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Tonight Show.
BackPack Beginings: Join BackPack Beginnings, UnitedHealthcare, and the Greensboro Grasshoppers Tuesday August 12th at the Hoppers game. Bring your approved donations to the Plaza gate and receive a free box ticket to the game. BackPack Beginnings is a 100% volunteer organization founded in 2010. Their mission is to provide children in need with nutritious food, comfort items and other basic necessities through the use of backpacks. Donate on August 12th and help achieve our vision of a community of healthy and well-nurtured children. Approved items list as follows: Food Items (no glass bottles): Fruit cups, 100% juice boxes, Canned vegetables, Canned fruits and beans, Dried pastas, Canned tuna, Peanut butter, Grits, and Oatmeal. Hygiene Items: Full size shampoo, New hair brushes, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Full size soap, and Gently used shoes.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014- Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 12:30 p.m.
Humana Baseball Bingo Day: Everybody loves to play bingo and we play baseball bingo through the seventh inning sponsored by Humana.
Board Game Day: Our day theme will be board games with on-field promotions designed after famous board games.
Thursday, August 14, 2014- Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
Thirsty Thursdayâ=84 cent sponsored by Natty Greene's and Rock 92: One dollar beverages.
Tropical Jersey Night sponsored by Pest Management Systems (PMi): Join us for an island themed night at the ballpark. Be sure to bid throughout the game at our silent auction in Section 109 for your chance to win your favorite Hoppers game-worn tropical jersey. Winners will meet the player on-field after the game to receive the jersey and have it autographed.
Friday, August 15, 2014- Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
FANomenal Fireworks Friday sponsored by Lincoln Financial, 107.5 WKZL, and WFMY News 2
Ladies Night Out: We know girls just want to have fun and NewBridge Bank Park is the place to have fun.
Saturday, August 16, 2014- Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
Spectacular Saturday Fireworks sponsored by Wrangler.
UNIFI T-Shirt Toss: The Hoppers promotion staff along with Spaz will toss UNIFI t-shirts into the stands before fireworks.
Beatles Night: Enjoy a night at the ballpark with Beatles music.
Sunday, August 17, 2014- Kannapolis Intimidators vs. Greensboro Grasshoppers, 7:00 p.m.
Family Sunday Funday sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Fast Med.
Pregame Catch on the Field: Fans of all ages can enjoy playing catch on the field from 3 to 3:30 p.m. sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and Fast Med.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day: We will have TMNT themed clips, music, and games.
Fans can purchase tickets by calling 336-268-2255 or by ordering online at www.gsohoppers.com. Tickets may also be purchased at The Majestic Yard from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. on game days.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 8, 2014
- Three-Run Ninth Sends Charleston to Victory, 6-3 - Rome Emperors
- Sumner, Katoh Spark Rally in Road Win - Charleston RiverDogs
- Suns Walk-Off with Wild 6-5 Win - Hagerstown Suns
- Doubleheader Split in Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
- 'Dads Shutout 'Hoppers in 1-0 Win - Hickory Crawdads
- Legends Score in 9th for 6-5 Win over Greenville - Lexington Legends
- Suns score walk-off to overcome I's 5-run 7th - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Power Neutralizes Tourists' Bats - Asheville Tourists
- Walding Drives Home Seven In Double-Header Split - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Power gets past Asheville - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Drive Fall to Legends 6-5 in Walkoff Fashion - Greenville Drive
- August 8 Game Postponed - Augusta GreenJackets
- Homestand Highlights for August 11-August 17 - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Suns Media Notes - Hagerstown Suns
- Shorebirds Game Notes at Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Game Notes: Kannapolis Intimidators (White Sox) at Hagerstown Suns (Nationals) - August 7, 2014 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Prime's Clutch Hitting Sparks Tourists' Win - Asheville Tourists
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