Ottawa Lynx Homestand Preview

Published on May 12, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


The Ottawa Lynx return home tomorrow, Saturday, May 13th to start a 10-game homestand which features three games against the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A Affiliate of the Cleveland Indians), four games against the Syracuse SkyChiefs (Triple-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) and three games against the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A Affiliate of the Minnesota Twins). First pitch of Saturday's game against Buffalo is scheduled for 6:05 pm, which will be followed by a 1:05 pm start on Mother's Day!

The weekend will prove to be exciting both on and off the field. On Saturday, two top pitching prospects take the mound as Lynx RHP Hayden Penn looks to continue his great start when he battles the top pitching prospect in the Buffalo organization, LHP Jeremy Sowers.

Sunday, the Lynx will be holding Mother's Day at the ballpark, where each and every Mom who comes to the game will receive a $25 gift certificate courtesy of SAAB Salon Spa! In addition to two SAAB Salon Spa Grand Prize draws (each valued at approx. $1,000), the first 500 Moms will receive a beautiful flower compliments of Langdon's Flowers!! The Lynx will also be hosting a Mother's Day Brunch Buffet to be held in the Upper Deck Restaurant. There are two seatings (10:30 am & 12:30 pm) and reservations are required in advance by calling (613) 747-5969 ext. 233. The cost is $13.99/person and 1/2 price for kids 12 & under.

Probable Pitchers for the Lynx / Buffalo Bisons series:

Saturday vs. Buffalo, 6:05 pm Ottawa RHP Hayden Penn (1-1, 1.59) vs. Buffalo LHP Jeremy Sowers (4-1, 1.40) Mother's Day vs. Buffalo, 1:05 pm Ottawa RHP John Stephens (1-2, 4.26) vs. Buffalo RHP Fausto Carmona (0-3, 4.84) Monday vs. Buffalo, 6:05 pm Ottawa LHP Eric DuBose (1-1, 1.74) vs. Buffalo RHP Jake Dittler (1-6, 5.56)

Lynx on the Radio: Each and every Lynx home game of the 2006 season can be heard over the internet, by clicking on the "Listen Live" link at www.ottawalynx.com. Shawn McCart, the "Voice of the Lynx" will call all of the exciting action.

Ottawa Lynx News and Notes:

RHP Winston Abreu has now gone seven straight outings without giving up an earned run (9.0 innings) ... RHP reliever Nick McCurdy leads the Lynx pitching staff with three wins, and has not given up a run in 9.1 consecutive innings over his last five outings ... The other McCurdy, Canadian OF Josh McCurdy has been swinging a mean bat of late. McCurdy is hitting .308 (8-for-26) in his last eight games and has provided the bulk of the Lynx offense with two homers and four RBI ... Lynx closer Eddy Rodriguez has been untouchable so far this season. Rodriguez has yet allow a run this season in eight games (10.0 IP) and has allowed six hits and struck out 11. When runners do get on base against Rodriguez, opponents are hitting a meager .063 against him ... The Lynx have a team ERA of 3.18, which is 6th best in the IL ... The best team ERA in the IL in 2005 was Toledo's 3.70 ... The bullpen as a whole has been very impressive for Ottawa this season posting a 9-4 record with a 2.70 ERA and 11 saves (tied for 4th in the IL) ... In 133.1 innings of work, the bullpen has combined to give up only 124 hits while striking out 117 batters ... Speaking of strikeouts, Lynx batters have struck out only 192 times this season, the fewest in the IL.

BUFFALO PROSPECTS: The Buffalo lineup features several top Prospects, including the top prospect in the organization 3B Andy Marte. Marte was rated as the 14th best prospect in all of Baseball by Baseball America prior to the 2006 season. Also with the Bisons is LHP Jeremy Sowers, rated the Indians 2nd best prospect prior to the 2006 season. Sowers will square off with Lynx top prospect Hayden Penn in the first game of the Lynx/Bisons series on Saturday.

Lynx Transactions Since Ottawa's Last Home Game:

May 3 Add LHP Eric DuBose transferred to Ottawa from Double-A Bowie
May 5 Add CA Eli Whiteside cleared waivers, outrighted to Ottawa
May 5 Delete RHP Nick McCurdy transferred to Single-A Aberdeen from Ottawa
May 7 Add RHP Nick McCurdy transferred to Ottawa from Single-A Aberdeen
May 7 Delete CA Brian Bock transferred to Single-A Frederick from Ottawa
May 9 Reserve RHP Cory Morris placed on the regular disabled list
May 9 Add INF Brooks Badeaux transferred to Ottawa from Double-A Bowie

Upcoming Promotions At Lynx Stadium:

Saturday, May 13th, 6:05 pm - m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday; first 500 kids will receive a postcard of Lynx top prospect Hayden Penn!

Sunday, May 14th, 1:05 pm - Take Mom Out to the Ballgame! Every Mom in attendance will receive a $25 gift certificate courtesy of SAAB Salon Spa and the first 500 Moms in attendance will receive a beautiful flower courtesy of Langdon's Flowers. Plus, we'll be giving out two SAAB Salon Spa Grand Prize packages each valued at $1,000 plus other great spa prizes! A special kids and moms run the bases after the game! (weather permitting)

Monday, May 15th, 6:05 pm - Must Win Monday; If the Lynx don't win at home on a Monday, tickets can be redeemed for a FREE ticket to any other Monday home game during the 2006 regular season!

Tuesday, May 16th, 6:05 pm - 25-cent HOT DOG DAY plus Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday; Hot dogs are only 25-cents at our concession stands! And with our Jr. Lynx Club Tuesday, Jr. Lynx Club members get in FREE at Tuesday home games with the purchase of an adult ticket and have the chance to stand on the field with Lynx players during the anthems. Membership is only $10 and you can sign up at the stadium!

Wednesday, May 17th, 6:05 pm - $2 Concession Wednesday; Select concession items are only $2 on Wednesdays! Items include: hot dogs, pop, popcorn, cotton candy, water, and select ice cream.

Thursday, May 18th, 11:05 am - Oxford Learning presents School Day Matinee! The first 1,000 students in attendance will receive a water bottle compliments of Oxford Learning Centres.

Friday, May 19th, 6:05 pm - Rogers TV Day and Eagle Sports $5 Jersey Friday; Kids 14 & under wearing a sports jersey get in for ONLY $5! During the game, one eligible child will win a fantastic prize courtesy of Eagle Sports!

Saturday, May 20th, 6:05 pm - m5Digital Player Postcard Saturday; first 500 kids will receive a postcard of a current Lynx player! Plus, baseball coaches are encouraged to attend our annual pre-game Coaches Clinic. Attendance to the clinic is the purchase of a ticket to tonight's doubleheader.

Sunday, May 21st, 1:05 pm - One lucky fan has the chance to win a fully-loaded Hyundai with our Hyundai Home Run Challenge! As usual, kids run the bases after every Sunday game! (weather permitting)

In addition to the great promotions, fans can also venture up to the Upper Deck Sports Bar on the third floor of Lynx Stadium. The Upper Deck features nightly food specials and 25 cent chicken wings available after each Lynx home game!

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