Hooks Open Fifth Season with Six at Home
Published on April 7, 2009 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release
CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Hooks begin the home portion of their 2009 regular-season schedule with three game series against two clubs from the Texas League North - the Tulsa Drillers and Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
The Hooks waste no time jumping into their 26-giveaway promotional calendar. Here's a look at it all, night-by-night:
Thursday, April 9, Tulsa @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
-The first 2,000 fans receive a Hooks Home Replica Jersey, sponsored by CITGO
-Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), presented by Stripes
-Opening Night Flyover by NAS Corpus Christi
-Color Guard from Naval Station Ingleside
-Matt Hicks, Voice of the Hooks, leads the 7th-inning stretch
Media partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM
Friday, April 10, Tulsa @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
-Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, compliments of Bud Light
Media partner: K-99
Saturday, April 11, Tulsa @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
-The first 2,500 fans receive a Hooks Fleece Blanket, sponsored by your Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers
-Robert Earl Keen leads the 7th-inning stretch
Media partners: KIII-TV3 and KOUL-FM
Sunday, April 12, NW Arkansas @ Hooks, 4:05 p.m. (gates open 2:30) -
-All fans receive a 2009 Hooks Team Photo and have the opportunity to participate in a pregame autograph session, compliments of Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper
-Pregame parade for Little Miss Kickball originates on the concourse at Section 126
-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 and KUNO-AM
Monday, April 13, NW Arkansas @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
-One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's
-Hooks Heroes (No. 9 Brian Esposito)... $5 nets a soda, hot dog and Esposito t-shirt (t-shirts while supplies last)
Media partner: Hot Z-95
Tuesday, April 14, NW Arkansas @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30) -
-Half-Price Group Night, presented by Champion Automotive; call 361-561-4677 for details
-Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit the YMCA of Corpus Christi; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try
-Autism Awareness Night with the Hooks, part of Autism Awareness Month
-Community Recognition Night; if you have a non-profit group interested in Hooks fundraising opportunities, contact Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677
Media partners: Grande Communications and ESPN Radio
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