Hooks Home for Eight vs. Frisco, Midland
April 28, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - Your Corpus Christi Hooks, off to an impressive 12-6 start, return to Whataburger Field for eight big ones May 1-May 8.
Homestand No. 2 features two Friday Fireworks shows from Bud Light, the Budweiser Clydesdales, Jason Castro Gray Hooks Jerseys from CITGO, and Hooks DRI FIT Neon Green Lettered T-Shirts from CPL Retail Energy... plus all of our regular nightly specials.
Opponents are Texas League South Division rivals Frisco and Midland.
Click here to order tickets. Here's a look at it all, game-by-game:
Friday, May 1, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-The Budweiser Clydesdales parade around the warning track at 6:40.
-Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
-National Anthem by the Orange Grove High School Band.
-The Hooks remember long-time Arkansas Travelers GM and COO Bill Valentine, who passed away Sunday at the age of 82, with a moment of silence.
-The Gregory-Portland ISD W.C. Andrews Elementary School Choir sings God Bless America during the seventh-inning stretch.
-Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Dance Off.
Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3
Saturday, May 2, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-The first 1,750 fans receive a Hooks Gray Jason Castro Jersey from CITGO.
-National Anthem by the McKinney Boyd High School Choir.
Radio partner: The Beach 96.5 FM
Sunday, May 3, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 2:05 p.m. (gates open 12:30)
-Youth Sports Day presented by Whataburger, call Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678. Warning-track parade begins at 1:25 and features Oso Pony League and National Little League.
-National Anthem by Mary Ann Knezek.
-H-E-B Kids Day; children run the bases postgame.
Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM
Monday, May 4, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
-Calallen's Josh Hight is honored as a Mrs Baird's Swing for Success scholarship recipient.
-National Anthem by Braque Looper.
Radio partner: 106.5 FM The Shark
Tuesday, May 5, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Half-Price Group Night; call 361-561-HOOK (4665) to learn more.
-It's AutoNation Family Night; 4 reserved-seat tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and parking with voucher from Monday's edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
-The Hooks honor Champion of the Homestand Nikki Rae from March of Dimes.
-National Anthem by Beeville's A.C. Jones High School Choir
Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi
Wednesday, May 6, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Whataburger Family Day; buy a ticket at the box office and get your kid's ticket free.
-Donate your gently-used clothing item to Goodwill near the main gates at the giant Whataburger fry box. In exchange, you'll get a new Hooks t-shirt, ticket voucher and special Whataburger coupon offer!
-National Anthem by Sandra Quinones.
Radio partner: KFTX-FM
Thursday, May 7, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-The first 2,000 fans take home a Hooks DRI FIT Neon Green-Lettered T-Shirt from CPL Retail Energy.
-Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), from Stripes.
-After 8:30 a.m. on the 7th, go to the Stripes Facebook Page to learn the Stripes Thirsty Thursday Word of the Day. Later that day or night, repeat the word at the Whataburger Field box office and receive a free Hooks Thirsty Thursday reserved-seat or general admission ticket for each Thirsty Thursday ticket purchased.
-National Anthem by Lorissa Chapa.
Radio partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM
Friday, May 8, RockHounds @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
-The Monahans High School Drum Line entertains patrons as they enter the ballpark.
-National Anthem by the Monahans High School Band, with signing by Faye Webb Elementary School students.
-It's Stroke Awareness Night with the Hooks.
-2014 Miss Dream Girls USA winner Ashlee Howe of Aransas Pass throws out a ceremonial first pitch.
-Visit the Texas State Dream Girls table on the concourse.
-Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Dance Off.
Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3
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