Ottawa Lynx Opening Homestand Preview

Published on April 5, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Ottawa Lynx News Release


OTTAWA - The famous baseball saying goes "Time Begins On Opening Day". Is that is the case, Ottawa fans can set their watches to tomorrow, as the Lynx will open their 14th season of Triple-A Baseball in the Nation's Capital. Opening day will have a number of festivities, including a chance for a lucky fan to win an all-inclusive Sunquest Vacations trip to two to the Mayan Riviera courtesy of Algonquin Travel - Gloucester Centre, valued at over $3,500! (Some Terms and Conditions apply) In addition to the all-inclusive trip, the first 5,000 fans who come to tomorrow's game will receive 2006 Lynx magnetic schedules courtesy of Leduc Bus Lines.

Opening day will debut the new 2006 team, with Lynx manager Dave Trembley indicating that LHP Kurt Birkins will get the nod as the Lynx opening day starter when Ottawa takes on the Louisville Bats tomorrow at 6:05 pm. Birkins, 25, is a native of Canoga Park, California and will be making his Triple-A debut after having a strong season at Double-A Bowie in 2005. The pitching matchup for tomorrow's opener is Ottawa LHP Kurt Birkins vs. Louisville RHP Justin Germano.

The first homestand of the year spans eight games, including four against the Louisville Bats and four against the Indianapolis Indians.

On Saturday, April 8th at 1:05 pm the Lynx will host Kids Opening Day, an event that is sure to be fun for the whole family! The game will feature mascots and Star Wars characters roaming the Stadium, and the first 500 fans will receive a Lynx player postcard! Doors open at noon, and after the game the kids can come down to field level and run the bases! (weather permitting)

Tomorrow's home opener will also be the debut of the Lynx internet radio broadcasts, with the new "Voice of the Lynx" Shawn McCart calling all of the exciting baseball action. Fans can tune into the broadcasts via the Lynx website at www.ottawalynx.com

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