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Hooks Three Back Of First Place

August 22, 2007 - Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


PLAYOFF FEVER - The Hooks are knocking on the door of first place in the Texas League South Division second-half race. Three games back of front-running San Antonio and two behind Frisco, Corpus Christi has 14 contests remaining in the regular season, four against the RoughRiders and seven with the Missions.

The Hooks take on Midland tonight at 6:30 in game two of their four-game series at Citibank Ballpark and will head to the Alamo City for a four-game series against the Missions, beginning Friday, August 24. Stay tuned to News Radio 1360, KKTX-AM as Matt Hicks brings you all of the drama pitch-by-pitch.

ATTENTION SEASON-TICKET HOLDERS - The deadline to pick up same-seat playoff options is this Friday, August 24. To renew right away, call the Hooks Ticket Office at 361-561-HOOK, extension 1.

MR. ASTRO - Craig Biggio Night is set for Tuesday, August 28, when the Hooks open the final homestand of the regular season against Frisco. Gates open at 5:30 and the first 4,000 fans receive a Biggio print, courtesy of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. There will be $7 No.7 Biggio t-shirts and $20 Biggio 3,000 hit t-shirts at Hook, Line & Sinker! Limit two per person, subject to availability.

The festivities also include special video tributes throughout the game, as well as giveaways of autographed memorabilia and Astros tickets. Biggio, a seven-time All-Star and newest member of the 3,000 hit club, announced he will retire at the end of the season. Keep your eyes on cchooks.com for more information.

SUPER SAVINGS - Hook, Line & Sinker, the official retail store of the Hooks, is featuring a flurry of specials to close out the regular season.

Tuesday 8/28 - 15% off all Sammy Dolls

Wednesday 8/29 - 15% off all Astros Merchandise

Thursday 8/30 - 15% off all novelties

Friday 8/31- 15% off all caps

Saturday 9/1 - 15% off all shirts

Sunday 9/2 - 15% off all kids merchandise and Animaland products

HOUSTON BOUND - The Hooks and Astros are about to roll out a special benefit for Hooks fans. Monitor your Inbox for details.

ONE SWEET RIDE - The drawing for acustom Hooks chopper, valued over $50,000 and signed by Hall-of-Famer Nolan Ryan, is just eight days away. The cost to enter the raffle is $10 and all proceeds benefit the American Diabetes Association. Sign up in Hook, Line & Sinker and at the Whataburger Field Box Officefor the drawing Thursday, August 30. Visit cchooks.com for more information.

THE REST OF THE STORY - Hooks manager Dave Clark talks about the playoff push in this week's website feature.

WEBSITE POLL - Some dance to remember, some dance to forget. Thirty-nine percent of the 653 who voted in last week's poll refused to forget and picked The Eagles' Hotel California as their favorite '70s chart-topper. American Pie by Don McLean and Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven led to a tie for second at 22 percent, while the Beatles' Let it Be followed with 11. This week, we talk 2007 MVP.... To log your entry, go to cchooks.com and scroll down the home page.

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