Opening Night Tonight at Hammons

April 6, 2006 - Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release

The Springfield Cardinals will kick off their second season in the Texas League tonight, with a 7:10 game at Hammons Field against the Arkansas Travelers.

Opening Night Ceremonies include Cardinals Hall of Fame Pitcher Bob Gibson throwing out the Ceremonial First Pitch. In addition, the Bluesberries, a local Blues band will be performing live on the Plaza in front of Hammons Field during the pregame festivities. The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will also be hosting a "Business After-Hours" mixer for Chamber members on the Plaza. Before the first pitch, each Springfield Cardinals player will be brought on to the field, as part of the Chevy Dealers of the Ozarks Chevy Parade. Great Southern Schedule Magnets will also be given away to 5000 fans in attendance.

Not that you need any more reason to get excited about the first game of the season, but as a special treat, here's the Opening Day Lineup:

1- Mike McCoy - SS

2- Reid Gorecki - CF

3- Nick Stavinoha - RF

4-Rico Washington - 3B

5- Brian Martin - DH

6- Cody Haerther - LF

7- Jarrett Hoffpauir - 2B

8- Matt Dryer - 1B

9-Iker Franco - C

Starting Pitcher - Jordan Pals

*Lineup subject to change

Tonight's game and all 140 regular season games can be heard live on JOCK 98.7 FM as well as online at www.springfieldcardinals.com, by clicking the listen live link. Tickets are still available for tonight's game as well as the opening homestand, by calling (417) 863-2143 or visiting www.springfieldcardinals.com. We hope to see you tonight and throughout the season at Hammons Field! Thanks and Go Cards!!!

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