Opening Homestand Filled with Fun

Published on April 4, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


Tucson Padres Opening Night is here and it begins an eventful eight-game homestand at Kino Stadium. Thursday, April 5 is our first Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, with discounted beverages priced at only $1.50. Fans will marvel at the new Bottoms Up beer cups, 16 ounces in size, which fill from the bottom up. There is more information on Thursday and all games this homestand below.

Also, the Tucson Padres would like to recognize Tucson Troop Support, the winners of our Opening Night Facebook charity contest. Tucson Troop Support accumulated 421 votes, narrowly beating Chicanos Por La Causa by one vote on a Padres Facebook poll. Tucson Troop Support will throw out the Opening Pitch on Opening Night, appear on the Padres radio broadcast, receive 100 tickets to the game and have a table set up on the concourse. The mission of Tucson Troop Support is to enhance the lives of our local Military Troops and their Families.

Chicanos Por La Causa will receive the same benefits and throw out the first pitch before Saturday's game at Kino Stadium.

"We had great efforts from the 10 charities that entered and from all the fans who voted. With two charities finishing so close in the voting, we want to honor both of them," said Mike Feder, Tucson Padres Vice President and General Manager.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 (7:05) PADRES OPENING DAY - BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY presented by KMSB Fox 11, K-HIT, La Poderosa, and the Tucson Weekly: The regular 16 oz Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coca-Cola products will go on sale for only $1.50 when the gates open at 6:00 pm. Craft beers like Sierra Nevada, Odell and Barrio will cost $3.00. All college students will be admitted for $4.00 with a school ID. The beer special ends at 9:00. Designated drivers will get a wristband for complimentary soft drinks.

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 (7:05 pm) PADRES BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT - The first 1,000 kids, 16 and under, will get either a Kyle Blanks or Everth Cabrera bobblehead. Both players appeared with the San Diego Padres and Tucson Padres last season. The gates open at 6:00 pm.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 (7:05 pm) POST-GAME FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR presented by KOLD NEWS 13 NOW - This is the first of seven fireworks shows in 2012. Bring the family as the skies light up above Kino Stadium.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 (2:05 pm) MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY / LITTLE LEAGUE DAY/ BARK IN THE PARK presented by Journal Broadcasting - All military personnel (active, retired, and veterans) and a guest will be admitted for FREE with Military ID compliments of Chase Bank. The military ID will be presented at the Padres Box Office. All Little League players get in FREE with their jersey; family members get in for $5.00. Dogs will also be admitted free with their owners. Fans may sit on the berm or in their seats with their four legged friends. The Bark in the Park will apply at all Padres Sunday home games. It's also Goodwill of Southern Arizona Day - 2-for-1 admission coupons for those that donate to Goodwill on Wednesdays throughout the year.

MONDAY, APRIL 9 (7:05 pm) KiiM 4-PACK NIGHT- A group or family of four will get four box seats, four hot dogs, and four soft drinks FOR ONLY $20 - a $70 value! Any tickets purchased after four will be sold at a $5.00 price. All you have to do is mention KiiM-FM at the Padres Box Office.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10 (7:05 pm) EEGEE'S NIGHT. Stop by your favorite eegee's restaurant in the Tucson area and get your FREE tickets to for this game.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 (7:05 pm) WIENER WEDNESDAY presented by KVOI - One dollar hot dogs all night long!

THURSDAY, APRIL 12 (7:05 pm) BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY presented by KMSB Fox 11, K-HIT, La Poderosa, and the Tucson Weekly - the regular 16oz Budweiser, Bud Light, and Coca-Cola products will go on sale for only $1.50 when the gates open at 6:00 pm. Craft beers like Sierra Nevada, Odell and Barrio cost $3.00. All college students will be admitted for $4.00 with a school ID. The beer special ends at 9:00 pm. Designated drivers will get a wristband for complimentary soft drinks.

For Tucson Padres tickets, you can call (520) 434-1338, visit www.tucsonpadres.com or visit our box office beginning at 10:00 am.

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