TL1 Corpus Christi Hooks

Hooks Return Home Wednesday-Monday

Published on August 4, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Hooks begin a six-game homestand Wednesday night against Texas League North Division foes Arkansas and Springfield.

A Sunday Blue-Out, Hooks Kids' Hampers, Kids' Lunchboxes and Camo Caps headline the action in the next-to-last homestand of 2008.

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

Wednesday, August 6, Hooks vs. Arkansas Travelers, 7:05 - The first 1,500 kids 12-and-under receive a Hooks Kids' Hamper, courtesy of Peerless Cleaners.

Brooks' Buffet is an all-you-can-eat meal in Kieschnick's Korner. A general admission ticket, hot dogs with all the trimmings, nachos, popcorn, soda, tea and water are included for $14 per person. Draft beer (24 oz.) is an additional $5.50.

Buffet diners desiring reserved seat tickets may upgrade for an additional $5, subject to availability.

Present a Whataburger receipt at the box office to purchase up to four reserved tickets at half-price, subject to availability.

Christian recording artists Debra Scott & Prophecy perform in Kieschnick's Korner from 5:45-6:45.

Ole Sheldon and Sergio Perez sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker between 6-6:15. This session is the first of 13 sponsored by H-E-B and Sharpie.

Hooks Summer Reading Program participants are encouraged to line up in the plaza outside Hook, Line & Sinker for a pregame parade around the Whataburger Field warning track at 6:30.

Hooks Idol finalist Justin Estes performs at the end of the seventh inning. RETAIL SPECIAL: Federal caps 50% off at Hook, Line & Sinker.

Whataburger Fan Day, presented by Whataburger, KFTX-FM and Time Warner Cable.

Thursday, August 7, Hooks vs. Travelers, 7:05 - Youth 18-and-under receive a complimentary Bionicle Comic Book, brought to you by LEGO.

It's Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Night, with an emphasis on small business development. For details, contact Hooks Group Sales at 561-HOOK. Rob Cosby and Jose Lopez sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker from 6-6:15. Hooks Idol finalist Matt Krebs performs at the end of the seventh inning.

RETAIL SPECIAL: License plate lapel pins 50% off at Hook, Line & Sinker.

Thirsty Thursday, presented by Stripes, KZTV and Classic Rock 104.5 FM

Friday, August 8, Hooks vs. Travelers, 7:05 - If you're 18 or older, enter the Southwest Airlines Ticket Giveaway from the time gates open at 5:30 until the end of the fifth inning. You could win round-trip airfare for two anywhere Southwest Airlines flies.

Richie Paz and Wladimir Sutil sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker between 6-6:15.

Hooks Idol finalist Jade Campos performs at the end of the seventh inning.

When the game is over, Bud Light's Friday Fireworks light up the night.

RETAIL SPECIAL: Campbell t-shirts 50% off at Hook, Line & Sinker.

It's ‘60s Night at Whataburger Field, featuring an array of in-game features and promotions. Wear your ‘60s threads and rock to music from the era.

Friday Fireworks, presented by Bud Light & K-99

Saturday, August 9, Hooks vs. Springfield Cardinals, 7:05 - It's Hooks Camo Caps to the first 2,500 fans, sponsored by C&J Specialty Rentals.

Tip Fairchild and Brad James sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker from 6-6:15.

Hooks Idol finalist Robert Hillyer performs at the end of the seventh inning.

RETAIL SPECIAL: Acton stripes caps 50% off at Hook, Line & Sinker.

Saturdays at the Ballpark, presented by KIII-TV & KOUL-FM

Sunday, August 10, Hooks vs. Cardinals, 6:05 - The Hooks make the last of six 2008 appearances in the Astros Minor League Game of the Week on FSN, brought to you by CITGO.

It's also Blue-Out at Whataburger Field, with the first 2,500 adults receiving Go Blue shirts from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. TAMUCC faculty, students and staff can purchase $5 reserved seat tickets and pick up free general admission tickets upon presentation of their $andDollars$ cards.

Ed Randall's Bat for the Cure for Prostate Cancer Awareness is in the spotlight with light blue wristbands and presentations by Bayer Healthcare and Quest Diagnostics.

The Third Annual George West Night at Whataburger Field unfolds with our neighbors from Live Oak County. Their Longhorns are - you guessed it - blue & white.

Hooks Kids' Lunchboxes for the first 1,500 children 12-and-under, presented by Mrs. Baird's.

As is the case each Sunday during the season, Rusty's Kids Club members are invited to a pregame party in the plaza just inside the Right Field gate. RKC members present their club card for admission.

Inflatables, carnival games and free chocolate milk from Hygeia Dairies highlight the RKC party.

All youngsters run the bases postgame.

Jose Oyervidez and Polin Trinidad sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker from 6-6:15.

Hooks Idol finalist Blayne Center performs at the end of the seventh inning.

RETAIL SPECIAL: All blue shirts 25% off at Hook, Line & Sinker.

And last, but not least, H-E-B Hot Dog Grand Prize Contest Winner Lillie Ruth Williams of Corpus Christi enjoys four tickets to Sunday's game, a Hooks autographed bat and ceremonial first pitch opportunity. She'll also sit in with Michael Coffin during the third inning of his KKTX broadcast.

H-E-B Kids' Day, presented by KSAB-FM & KUNO-AM

Monday, August 11, Hooks vs. Cardinals, 7:05 - It's Hooks Heroes Night, featuring the iconic Hunter Pence. Just $5 nets a Pence t-shirt, hot dog and soda, subject to availability. Ask at the Whataburger Field Box Office for details.

After Pence t-shirts sell out - and they likely will - it's still $1 hot dogs and soda.

Mitch Einertson and Casey Hudspeth sign autographs at Hook, Line & Sinker between 6-6:15.

Hooks Idol finalist Bralynn Bell performs at the end of the seventh inning.

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