PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular

Published on July 3, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


SIX-GAME HOMESTAND STARTS JULY 4TH Memphis Redbirds vs. New Orleans (Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros)
Fri., July 4 - Sun., July 6 Memphis Redbirds vs. Oklahoma (Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers)
Mon., July 7 - Wed., July 9 For tickets, call (901) 721-6000 or "ClickNPrint" your own tickets at http://www.memphisredbirds.com/tickets.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR - FRI., JULY 4

Enjoy an exciting July 4th with the Redbirds! Don't miss our Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular after the 6:35 p.m. game versus the New Orleans Zephyrs. Gates open at 5:00. Friday's game sponsored by Cellular South.

ZOOPERSTARS - SAT., JULY 5

Come watch the Zooperstars entertain fans during the game. Cast includes characters such as Clammy Sosa, Ken Giraffey, Jr. and more. Saturday's game sponsored by Williams Equipment & Supply Company and Krystal.

SIX FLAGS FREE ADMISSION TICKET - SUN., JULY 6

The first 12,500 fans in attendance will receive a free admission ticket to the Six Flags St. Louis amusement park (Good for Adult or Child from July 6- Sept. 1). Don't forget that kids can run the bases like the pros after every Sunday game thanks to Dulins Sports Academy and News Channel 3. Sunday's game sponsored by Six Flags St. Louis.

BOBBLE MANIA MONDAY - MON., JULY 7

Bobble Mania is back in 2003! In honor of the Triple-A All-Star Game at AutoZone Park July 16, this year's theme is "All-Star Cardinals." The featured bobblehead for the first 1,500 fans is St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Fernando Viña. Monday's game sponsored by STAR...Connecting people with their money.

"TAKE A PHOTO WITH THE REDBIRDS NIGHT" AND TIME WARNER TUESDAY - TUE., JULY 8

Bring your camera to the ballpark Tuesday night for a chance to meet Redbirds players and coaches and take a photo with them at "Take a Photo with the Redbirds" Night! The players and coaches will be available to fans behind home plate from 6:00-6:25 p.m. (Cameras not provided. No autographs, please.) Also, every Tuesday game night in 2003 is a Time Warner Tuesday! The first 1,500 fans will receive a special gift. Be sure to tune in to TV Time Warner to watch tonight's game if you can't make it to the ballpark. Tuesday's game sponsored by Time Warner Cable, Kroger and Fujifilm.

WORKING MONEY BOBBLEHEAD - WED., JULY 9

Wednesday's game marks the final Redbirds home contest before the Triple-A All-Star Game at AutoZone Park July 16. The first 1,500 fans will take home a Working Money Bobblehead from First Tennessee. Wednesday's game sponsored by First Tennessee.

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A Night To Remember

Monday, June 30 seemed to be like any other day for Cardinals' pitching prospects Dan Haren and Jeremy Cummings, but it would soon become a day that they will not soon forget.

Haren, rated by Baseball America as the Cardinals' number one prospect, was scheduled to make his eighth start of the year for the Redbirds in Oklahoma City when the Cardinals told him he would be replacing starting pitcher Matt Morris that night against the San Francisco Giants. Later that day, the 22-year-old was slinging fastballs to Barry Bonds in his Major League debut at Busch Stadium. While the 6'5" righthander held the Giants to four runs (two earned) on seven hits over six innings and didn't allow a home run to Bonds, he picked up the loss. On the bright side, he did notch his first Major League hit, a double off of San Francisco ace Jason Schmidt.

In Haren's place, the Redbirds sent Jeremy Cummings to the mound for his first start at the Triple-A level. Cummings, a West Virginia native, had been 8-6 with a 3.34 ERA in 15 starts with the Tennessee Smokies this season before being called up. The righty ended up going five innings, allowing six hits and three runs (all earned) in a no-decision versus the RedHawks. With Haren still with St. Louis, Cummings will look for his first win in a Redbirds uniform against the New Orleans Zephyrs Saturday, July 5.

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2003 TRIPLE-A ALL-STAR GAME Presented by AutoZone

The Triple-A All-Star Game is coming to AutoZone Park July 16 and you can see future big-league stars play in your home ballpark. Field Level ($14) and General Admission ($7.50) tickets are still available and you can even buy them online.

Prior to the Triple-A All-Star Game on July 16, AutoZone Park will host the All-Star FansFest and Old Navy Home Run Derby on July 15. Gates open at 12:00. Admission is free. FansFest includes kids interactive games, skills challenges, fun and prizes. Rockey, the RedHots, the ZonePatrol and the Beale Street Flippers will be on hand! All the All-Star Festivities are brought to you by AutoZone, International Paper, Peter Piper's Pickles, Old Navy, Memphis Convention and Visitor's Bureau, Memphis Radio Group and Baseball America.

To buy individual game tickets or 2003 Triple-A All-Star tickets online, you can use our new ClicknPrint system. This feature allows Redbirds fans to purchase individual game tickets online and then print them out on inkjet or laser printers at home or the office! The tickets contain a barcode that is scanned at the gate of AutoZone Park, saving you valuable time avoiding waiting in will-call lines (will-call pick-up option still available for online purchases). Click on the link below and give it a try!

https://tix.extremetix.com/tix/SilverStream/Pages/pgIndex.html?siteID=95

To purchase individual game or All-Star Game tickets in person, stop by the AutoZone Park Box Office located at the corner of Third and Union in downtown Memphis. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from Noon to 4 p.m.

To order by phone, please call (901) 721-6000, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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