MMA Champion Frank Edgar To Throw Out First Pitch At Thursday's Game
April 19, 2010 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Jersey Shore BlueClaws News Release
LAKEWOOD, NJ - MMA Lightweight Champion Frank Edgar, a native of Toms River, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Thursday's BlueClaws game, which begins at 6:35.
Edgar, a Toms River East graduate, defeated BJ Penn in a unanimous decision on April 10th to become the fourth ever MMA Lightweight Champion.
He wrestled in high school, making it to the New Jersey state championship tournament twice, and is now an assistant coach for the Rutgers University wrestling team.
The first 2,000 fans that attend Thursday's game will receive Earth Day Spruce Tree Seedlings courtesy of Honda of Freehold. There will also be a postgame Light Bulb giveaway.
Like every Thursday, it will be a Thirsty Thursday. $1 beers and sodas, plus 50-cent wings will be available in the Coors Light WRAT Trap in centerfield.
Tickets are on sale now by calling 732-901-7000 or online at BlueClaws.com.
The Lakewood BlueClaws (A-Phillies) are opening their tenth season at the Jersey Shore.
The BlueClaws have led the South Atlantic League in attendance in each year of existence and offer the most affordable baseball ticket in New Jersey. Ticket packages and individual game tickets are on sale now by calling 732-901-7000 or online at www.BlueClaws.com.
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