Hooks Home June 29-Independence Day
Published on June 26, 2012 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - Your Corpus Christi Hooks, early second-half co-leaders in the Texas League South, return to Whataburger Field Friday through July 4.
There's no better place to spend the weekend and celebrate our independence than at the ballpark. The national pastime. Fantastic fireworks. Great giveaways.
Affordable family entertainment.
Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Friday, June 29, Northwest Arkansas Naturals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
- The first 2,500 fans receive Hooks Sunglasses from Cricket.
- Enjoy Bud Light Friday Fireworks postgame.
-Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
- 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.
-National Anthem by Mike Klinkerman.
Media partner: K-99
Saturday, June 30, Naturals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-The first 2,500 fans pick up a Whataburger Field Snow Globe, compliments of Whataburger.
-Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch.
-National Anthem by Angelica Hernandez.
Media partners : KIII-TV3 and KOUL-FM
Sunday, July 1, Naturals @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30)
- The first 2,500 fans get 2012 Hooks Team Card Sets.
-In celebration of Major League Baseball's 50th anniversary in Houston, the Hooks wear Colt .45 jerseys. Silent auction bidding for the game-worn tops concludes at the end of the fifth inning and proceeds benefit Junior Achievement.
-For information on Junior Achievement Awareness Night, call Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677.
-It's the Seventh Annual Bee County Night, contact Jeff Mackor for discounted tickets at 361-561-4678.
-Rusty's Kids Club members enjoy an exclusive pregame autograph session with select Hooks players from 5-5:30 at Hook, Line & Sinker.
-H-E-B Kids' Day; children run the bases postgame.
-National Anthem by Sydnie Maguire.
Media partners: KSAB-FM & KUNO-AM
Monday, July 2, Tulsa Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-One Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
-Faith & Family Night with a pregame acoustical performance by Come December at 5:45; Andy Steavens is the point of contact for discounted tickets at 361-561-4677.
-July 2 may be a Dog Day... it'll certainly be a Dog Night at Whataburger Field. Call Amanda Pruett (361-561-4697) for details about our first Bark in the Park!
Media partner: 106.5 FM The Shark
Tuesday, July 3, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)
-The first 1,750 fans collect a Hooks Army Green Shirt from IBC Bank.
-IBC also presents a postgame fireworks display.
-All military personnel are eligible for $5 reserved seats upon presentation of military ID at the box office.
-Half-Price Group Night, brought to you by Champion Automotive.
- National Anthem by Steven Comacho.
Media partners: Grande Communications & SportsRadio Corpus Christi
Independence Day
Wednesday, July 4, Drillers @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30)
-CPL Retail Energy brings you BBoy McCoy. You won't believe his moves!
-Patriot Guard Riders, the U.S. Coast Guard and NASCC participate in pregame ceremonies, including a flyover and first-pitch delivery.
-Celebrate America with Independence Day fireworks.
-All military personnel are eligible for $8 reserved seats upon presentation of military ID at the box office.
-Whataburger Family Day, buy a ticket for yourself and get your kid's ticket free!
-Donate your gently-used Hooks 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 YOU, THE FANS!
Media partner: KFTX-FM
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