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My Name is Earl bobblehead giveaway highlights Suns last homestand

Published on August 28, 2006 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


The Hagerstown Suns return home to Municipal Stadium on Monday, August 28th for the final homestand of the 2006 season. The eight-game set features a Feed-Your-Face Monday, three giveaways and a fireworks display. Monday through Saturday game times are set at 7:05 p.m.

August 28th marks another Feed-Your-Face Monday, featuring food from Ryan's Steakhouse, Chick-fil-A and Krumpe's Donuts. All tickets are just $10 or $13. Price includes all-you-can-eat and your game ticket. Tuesday's game is the final Senior Tuesday of the season, brought to you by Cool 95.9fm. Prior to the game the Suns will hold the rescheduled Renew Your Vows ceremony on-field. Couples are invited to come out to the ballpark to renew their lifelong commitments in the romantic confines of Municipal Stadium. On Wednesday, August 30th the Suns will host another "Kids Eat Free Wednesday" presented by Susquehanna Bank and Lite 97.5fm. Any child paying for a full-price General Admission ticket will receive a coupon good for a FREE hotdog, popcorn, drink and candy box.

The Suns will host the first ever "Football Kick-Off Celebration Night" on Thursday, August 31st. A football accuracy toss and touchdown celebration competition will be held. All fans are encouraged to wear their favorite team's jersey. Thursday's game will also conclude the 2006 "Thirsty Thursday" promotion presented by Twigg Cycles and Today's Hottest Country 104.7fm WAYZ. All 12oz domestic draft beers are just $1.

Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles affiliate, the Delmarva Shorebirds, will feature the final installment of "Friday Night Fireworks" presented by U.S. Cellular and The Herald-Mail. Prior to Saturday's game the Suns will hand out Nellie Fox T-shirts to the first 1,000 fans in attendance thanks to Susquehanna Bank and NBC 25.

On Sunday, the Suns will reward the first 1,000 fans into the ballpark with "Earl" bobbleheads featuring the likeness of Jason Lee's character from the Emmy winning NBC show, "My Name is Earl." The bobbleheads are sponsored by Frostburg State University and NBC 25. The show's creator, Greg Garcia, a Frostburg State University graduate, is as excited as our fans for this giveaway. "I'd take a Hagerstown Suns bobblehead over an Emmy any day of the week," said Garcia." Suns fans will have the opportunity to win prizes by turning in their lists of the ten mistakes they would most like to correct from their past. The Suns will also hold an Earl look-a-like contest. In addition, on Sunday the Suns will attempt to set the world record for the largest game of "Duck, Duck, Goose" ever. Gates open at 4:35 p.m.

September 3rd also features the Suns standard Sunday promotions including Herald-Mail Family Sundays, "Suns on Sundays" sponsored by Cool 95.9FM., and kids can enjoy a pre-game story read by Suns players during Suns Story Time, presented by the Washington County Arts Council. Following the game, Antietam Cable Advertising and Mini Melts invite all kids on the field to run the bases. As they exit, fans can pick up a coupon for ice cream courtesy of The Big Dipper.

Monday's 1:35 p.m. game marks the final game of the 2006 season and another giveaway. Upon entering, the first 500 fans age 15 and under will receive a free textbook cover thanks to H&R Block as part of Fan Appreciation Day.

The Suns are a single-A affiliate of the New York Mets and are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties. For more information, or to purchase tickets, contact the Suns at 301.791.6266 or visit online at www.hagerstownsuns.com.

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