Homestand Notes: July 14-19, 2010
Published on July 12, 2010 under California League (CalL1)
Stockton Ports News Release
STOCKTON, Calif.-The Ports continue the fun at Banner Island Ballpark this season with a great six-game homestand against the Visalia Rawhide from July 14-16, and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from July 17-19. All games begin at 7:05 PM, except for Sunday, July 18, which will begin at 6:05 PM. Gates open one hour prior to scheduled first pitch.
The Ports are proud to present their fans with several exciting promotions and giveaways for this homestand.
Fun & Entertainment:
Web Wednesdays: The Ports open up the homestand on Wednesday, July 14 with fun things in store. The Stockton Ports are proud to present their fans with special offers on www.stocktonports.com as well as on Facebook and Twitter for discounted tickets, merchandise and more for Wednesday home games! The Ports are also excited to offer their Silver Slugger Wednesdays, presented by SCAN Health Plan, and 99.3 KJOY. SCAN HP Silver Slugger members receive a free ticket to every Wednesday home game. Also on Wednesdays, fans can play Baseball Bingo, sponsored by Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel. All fans get to play Baseball Bingo for a chance to win $100 in gift certificates to Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel along with other great prizes.
Thirsty Thursday: The Ports will host another Thirsty Thursday on July 15, sponsored by 97.7 & 98.3 KWIN. Fans can enjoy 16 oz. domestic beer and sodas for just $2 until 8:00 p.m. while watching Thursday's game against the Visalia Rawhide. The game that evening will also be televised live regionally on Comcast Hometown Network, Channel 104 for Comcast customers.
Youth Baseball Camp: The Ports will host the second session of their Youth Baseball Camp from July 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days. Boys and girls aged 6-13 are eligible to participate in the camp, and will learn the fundamentals of baseball from Ports players and coaches. Lunch is included each day, and each camper will receive an official Camp T-shirt. Campers will also receive a free ticket to a designated Ports game, and will participate in an on-field, pre-game parade prior to the designated game. The Camp costs just $90 and all proceeds benefit the Stockton Ports Anchor Fund.
LDS Family Night-This is the Place: The Stockton Ports are excited to host their 2nd Annual LDS Family Night, and are excited to welcome 2-time NL MVP and renowned humanitarian Dale Murphy to the game on Friday, July 16, presented by ESPN Radio AM 970. Murphy, who is a former Mission President as well as a Hall of Fame candidate, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, and will be available to meet with fans and sign autographs at the game. The Ports will celebrate Pioneer Day, an official state holiday of neighboring Utah, during the July 16 game. Pioneer Day celebrates the entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. The night will include family-themed games, such as a green jello-eating contest, a sack race, a stick pull, and more. The game that evening will also be televised live regionally on Comcast Hometown Network, Channel 104 for Comcast customers. Fans can also take advantage of the new 4 for $44 deal, which includes 4 field box tickets, and $20 in ballpark currency for just $44 (a $56 value!).
Salute to the Cal Bears Night: The Stockton Ports will salute the Cal Bears athletics teams on Saturday, July 17. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Ports Aluminum Bottle, sponsored by Delk Pest Control. The Ports will wear Cal-themed jerseys, which will be available in a silent auction during the game. Bidding will end at the conclusion of the seventh inning, and winners can get their jersey autographed on the field following the game.
Manager's Luncheon: Come enjoy a yummy lunch with Ports manager and former San Francisco Giants player Steve Scarsone on Saturday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arroyo's Café. Fans can ask Scarsone questions and get the inside scoop about this year's Ports club and the life of a Major Leaguer. The Luncheon costs $20 for Season Ticket Holders and $25 for all other fans. All proceeds benefit the Stockton Ports Anchor Fund.
Hawkins & Hamilton Football Camp: The Stockton Ports are excited to host the 2010 Hawkins & Hamilton Football Camp, presented by Ports Champion Partner Chase Chevrolet, on Saturday, July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The 2010 Hawkins & Hamilton Football Camp is free for children ages 7-14, and participants can learn from Tennessee Titans wide receiver Lavell Hawkins and Super Bowl XLIV Champion New Orleans Saints running back Lynell Hamilton. Both Hawkins and Hamilton are Stockton natives and attended Edison High School. Participants in the 2010 Hawkins & Hamilton Football Camp will also receive coaching and instruction from other NFL players in addition to Hawkins and Hamilton during the six-hour camp. Lunch and one free photo will be available for each participant.
Sunday Fun: The first 1,000 fans into the 6:05 PM game will receive a 2010 Team Card Set, presented by 99.3 KJOY. Fans can visit Metro PCS located in the College Square shopping center on March Ln. and Pershing Ave. to get a voucher for a $1 Home Run Hill ticket to any Sunday home game (excluding July 4). Sundays also feature the Everyday Eddie's Kids Club, presented by Subway. Subway Kids Club members receive a free ticket to every Sunday home game (excluding July 4), and all kids can run the bases like their favorite Ports players after the game! Sunday Ports home games are also sponsored by 104.1 The Hawk.
Monday Madness: On Monday, July 19, Fans can also take advantage of the Monday Madness deal, sponsored by KAT Country 103, which includes 2 field box tickets, 2 sodas, 2 hot dogs, 2 passes to the Haggin Museum, 2 Children's Buffets at John's Incredible Pizza and 4 tickets to the Fat Cat Music House & Lounge-all for just $18!
Broadcasting:
On the Television: The Ports will have 20 home games televised regionally on Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104 for Comcast customers) throughout the season. Ports broadcaster Zack Bayrouty will be on the air calling the play-by-play for the Ports, while Dan Dibley of KNBR will be the color analyst. For a full telecast schedule, please visit www.stocktonports.com
On the Radio: Every Ports game can be heard on KWSX 1280 AM, the home of the Stockton Ports, this season. Zack Bayrouty, the Voice of the Ports, will be calling the play-by-play for his fourth season this year with Curtis Bryant. Fans can also hear his radio broadcasts online at www.stocktonports.com as part of the free audio streaming feature.
Ticket Information:
The ticket prices for the 2010 season are listed below. Fans can purchase single game tickets at a discounted price in advance at the box office or anytime at the official Stockton Ports website. All ticket sales through the Ports website at www.stocktonports.com are considered advanced sales. Fans that purchase tickets on the day of the game pay full price.
Ticket Prices - Advanced - (Day of Game)
MVP - $11 ($12)
Field Box - $8 ($9)
Metro PCS Home Run Hill - $6 ($7)
For a complete seating chart and to check out the view from each section in Banner Island Ballpark, please visit the team website at www.stocktonports.com .
The ticket office at the stadium will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the preseason and on non-game days. During the season on Monday through Friday game days, the office will be open from 9 a.m. until the end of the game. On weekend game days, the office will be open from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
Fans interested in group tickets, group barbecue packages for the Jackson Rancheria Back Porch or Ports Terrace, or season tickets (full, half, and mini-plans), or luxury suites can purchase tickets now at www.stocktonports.com or at (209) 644-1900.
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