Make Mother's Day Plans With The Kane County Cougars
May 3, 2010 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Kane County Cougars News Release
GENEVA, IL - As part of the Kane County Cougars' Mother's Day game this Sunday, May 9, the organization has announced that all kids age 10 and under will receive a free box or reserved seat ticket for this Sunday's 1 p.m. game.
Starting today, tickets can be ordered online at www.kccougars.com, by phone at (630) 232-8811 or at the Cougars' office during business hours this week from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. That afternoon, fans may take the field for a pre-game autograph session at 12:30 p.m. and after the final out, can return to the field and run the bases.
The Cougars are also offering a special Mother's Day Brunch scheduled that afternoon which includes a carving station and popular breakfast and lunch delicacies. Chilled champagne and mimosas will also be served as part of the brunch, which begins at 11 a.m. inside the Super Suite that morning. Advance reservations are required, and can be arranged by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or by visiting www.kccougars.com, which also includes the complete brunch menu.
Homestand Notes
Team Returns Home: The Cougars return home this Friday evening to open a brief three-game homestand against the Peoria Chiefs, an affiliate of the Cubs. The team is currently getting a tour of Eastern Iowa, as the recent road trip has sent the Cougars to Cedar Rapids and Burlington.
Entering play on Monday, several Cougars rank among Midwest League leaders, including pitcher Chris Mederos (10th in ERA, 1.88), outfielder Kent Walton (1st in doubles, 12) and infielder Conner Crumbliss (2nd in OBP, .462). All games during the upcoming home series will be broadcast on WBIG 1280 AM and tickets are available for each game by calling the Cougars at (630) 232-8811 or visiting www.kccougars.com.
Ozzie's Reading Club: Ozzie's Reading Club kicks off its 16th season as 443 Chicago area schools and nearly 150,000 students are participating in the reading incentive program. Students read their way through goals set by teachers, and are rewarded with a free ticket to a Cougars game, along with a pre-game parade to recognize their reading achievement. The Cougars would like to thank Provena Mercy Medical Center, Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort and College Illinois for their support of Ozzie's Reading Club in 2010.
Remember Them? Several former Cougars have had success outside of the A's organization this year. Craig Italiano, who pitched for the Cougars in 2006-08 and was part of a tandem no-hitter in 2008, opened this season in strong fashion as closer for the San Antonio Missions, the Padres' Double-A affiliate. Entering play on Monday, Italiano has pitched in 11 games, with 5 saves and no earned runs allowed in 12 innings. Ben Jukich, an '06 Cougar, has made one start for the Louisville Bats, the Reds' Triple-A team, pitching five innings on April 27.
Cougars in the Community
Ozzie T. Cougar is scheduled to make appearances at the following locations this weekend:
Saturday, May 8 from 8:40-9:40 a.m." Epilepsy Foundation Walk, Danada Forest Preserve (Wheaton) Saturday, May 8 from 11-Noon - Christ Community Church SpringFest (St. Charles)
DATE OPPONENT TIME RADIO
Friday 5/7 Peoria Chiefs (Cubs farm team) 7 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.) WBIG 1280 AM (6:45 p.m.) - Ozzie's Reading Club parade at 6:15 p.m. - National Anthem - Fox Valley Children's Chorus - Take Me Out to the Ballgame - Norton Creek School - Fans can run the bases after game
Saturday 5/8 Peoria Chiefs 5 p.m. (gates open at 3 p.m.) WBIG 1280 AM (4:45 p.m.) - Ozzie's Reading Club parade at 4:15 p.m. - Pre-game cheer performance by Ignite Cheerleading - Pre-game autograph session at 4:30 p.m., sponsored by Edy's Ice Cream - National Anthem - Gwendolyn Brooks School (Aurora) - Fans can run the bases after game
Sunday 5/9 Peoria Chiefs 1 p.m. (gates open at 12 p.m.) WBIG 1280 AM (12:45 p.m.) - Mother's Day - free box or reserved seat tickets for children 10 and under - Mother's Day Brunch (reservations required) - Ozzie's Reading Club parade at 12:15 p.m. - Pre-game autograph session at 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Edy's Ice Cream - National Anthem - Boys and Girls Choir of St. John (Wheaton) - Fans can run the bases after game
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