TL1 Corpus Christi Hooks

Hooks Home for Eight Games

Published on June 10, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI - As the first half of the 2010 Texas League race winds down, the Hooks find themselves within striking distance of first-place Frisco.

The RoughRiders visit Whataburger Field June 17-20 after Corpus Christi plays host to arch-rival San Antonio June 13-16. So... eight games of interdivision action and great giveaways highlight the upcoming homestand.

Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:

Sunday, June 13, Missions @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30) - -The first 1,500 kids 12 & under receive a Sammy Seagull piggy bank from Coastal Community & Teachers Credit Union. -It's the annual Hooks Player-Fan Picture Day, with photo opportunities around the warning track pregame between 4:45-5:15. -Rusty's Kids Club members are admitted free (general admission) upon presentation of their RKC card and can pick up a free Driscoll Children's Hospital Kid Zone wristband at Hook, Line & Sinker or in the Kid Zone. -H-E-B Kids' Day, children run the bases postgame. Media partners: KSAB-FM, KUNO-AM, Time Warner Cable

Monday, June 14, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's. -Astros Legends (Lance Berkman)... $7 nets a soda, hot dog and Berkman No. 17 jersey t-shirt (t-shirts while supplies last). -It's City of Corpus Christi Employee Night, call Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678 for details. Media partner: Hot Z-95

Tuesday, June 15, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Half-Price Group Night, presented by Champion Automotive; call 361-561-4677 to learn more. -Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Corpus Christi; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try. -KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets; present a KRAFT package wrapper at the box office, buy a ticket and get one free. KRAFT Kids Run-a-Single, postgame. -Clip Monday's coupon from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times and take advantage of Family Night with Reliant Energy (a $66 value for $20). Included are discounted tickets, hot dogs, soft drinks and parking. Media partners: Grande Communications and ESPN Corpus Christi 1230 AM, 96.1 FM, 103.3 FM

Wednesday, June 16, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -The first 2,000 fans pick up a Hooks patriotic jersey, courtesy of CITGO. -It's Whataburger Fan Day, so bring a receipt from any Whataburger location, buy a ticket and get one free. -Bring your non-perishable food items and school supplies and place in the large fry box outside the main gates; this season-long project presented by Whataburger benefits the Food Bank of Corpus Christi and Operation S.O.S. Whataburger provides a pair of general admission Hooks tickets for each donation. -Are you in banking or finance? It's Financial Industry Night. Contact Nick Garcia to learn more, 361-561-4689. Media partner: KFTX-FM

Thursday, June 17, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Get an early jump on the weekend with Thirsty Thursday; discounted beer and soda presented by Stripes. -Military Appreciation Night features the Patriot Riders, twin T-34s in a flyover from NAS Corpus Christi and an ROTC color guard from Texas A&M-CC. CCAD and NAS Kingsville will also be represented. Dial the ticket office at 361-561-4665 to purchase tickets. -Fans and service members enjoy military branch music between innings. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, performs during the seventh inning stretch. Media partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM

Friday, June 18, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, brought to you by Bud Light. -Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the CPL Retail Energy Flip the Switch Challenge. If your postgame dance is judged best by the crowd, you'll win a $200 VISA gift card. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch. Media partner: K-99

Saturday, June 19, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) - -The first 2,500 fans receive a Hooks patriotic cap, sponsored by American Bank. -Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch. Media partners: KIII-TV3 and KOUL 103.7 FM

Sunday, June 20, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30) - -As part of Faith & Family Night, Alexis Saski performs in a pregame concert on the right field berm. Dial Andy Steavens for F&FN tickets, 361-561-4677. -Hooks players Jimmy VanOstrand and Jon Gaston deliver devotionals. -Rusty's Kids Club members are admitted free (general admission) upon presentation of their RKC card and can pick up a free Driscoll Children's Hospital Kid Zone wristband at Hook, Line & Sinker or in the Kid Zone. -All fathers can buy one ticket and get one free at the box office. -H-E-B Kids' Day, children AND DADS run the bases postgame. Media partners: KSAB-FM, KUNO-AM, Time Warner Cable




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