Osprey host Voyagers in key 3-game series beginning Tuesday
August 24, 2009 - Pioneer League (PL)
Missoula PaddleHeads News Release
MISSOULA, MONT. - The Missoula Osprey continue their battle with the Great Falls Voyagers for first place in the Pioneer League's North Division beginning Tuesday as the teams will meet up for a three-game series at Ogren Park Allegiance Field. There will also be plenty of chances for fans to stretch their dollars, as well as enjoy some game-show nostalgia and get a chance to win $10,000 during the brief three-game homestand.
The first-half champion Voyagers are currently tied with the Osprey at the top of the North Division standings in the second half of the season. The Osprey have won seven of the prior 11 games played between the two teams, including two of three at home during the first half.
Tuesday's opener has the potential to be a strong pitching matchup, as the Osprey will start right-hander Charles Brewer (6-1, 3.28 ERA), who will try to become the Pioneer League's first seven-game winner, against Voyagers' right-hander Terry Doyle (4-1, 3.76). Doyle struck out 14 Osprey in a seven-inning performance in the Voyagers' lone win here this season back on July 3.
Tuesday has plenty of ways for fans to stretch their dollars. It's Bike to the Ballpark Night, with 2-for-1 tickets available for fans who ride their bicycles to the ballpark. It's also Bang For Your Buck Night, with concession specials throughout the game. Bike to the Ballpark and Bang For Your Buck Night are sponsored by Missoula in Motion, BridgeMAXX and 96.3 The Blaze.
In addition, it's KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets. Bring a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the ballpark box office for a steal of a deal! Buy One Ticket Get One Free from KRAFT Singles! Visit kraftsingles.com for details. The Osprey and Owlz will play beginning at 7:05, with gates opening at 6 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Osprey will hold another Game Show Night, this time, playing Let's Make A Deal in-between innings. It's also another Senior Wednesday sponsored by Humana. Seniors 55+ can buy tickets 2-for-1 with identification. The Osprey and Voyagers will get started at 7:05 with the first pitch, and gates will open at 6 p.m.
The Osprey will start right-hander Chase Anderson (3-0, 2.25), who will be making his first start of the season, opposite Voyagers right-hander J.R. Ballinger (1-0, 3.81).
In the series finale with the Voyagers on Thursday, it will be another chance for fans to win big on $10,000 Thursday sponsored by Treasure State Bank. Each and every Thursday home game, Osprey fans will have the chance to leave the stadium $10,000 richer. That's right, every inning, one lucky contestant will be drawn and if a specific baseball situation occurs, then that fan will win $10,000. Gates will open at 6 p.m.
On the mound, the Osprey will send out right-hander Enrique Burgos (3-3, 8.06), who picked up a win in his most recent start on Friday at Ogden, against Voyagers right-hander Joucer Martinez (3-2, 2.94)
Tickets for any remaining regular season home game can be purchased in advance at the Missoula Osprey Team Store located at 412 W. Alder St., by calling (406) 543-3300, or by visiting the official Missoula Osprey web site at www.missoulaosprey.com.
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