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Pacific Northern Division Tacoma Rainiers and Portland Beavers Make Only Visit to Greer Starting on

May 6, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds return home to Historic Greer Stadium this Tuesday, May 11 to open an eight-game homestand against the Tacoma Rainiers (Mariners affiliate) and Portland Beavers (Padres affiliate) of the PCL Pacific Northern Division.

Highlighting the week's worth of promotions will be three Reading Club Games, Teacher Appreciation Day, Postgame Fireworks, Taco Bell Throwback Thursday, and a Kids T-Shirt Giveaway.

Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. homestand opener with the Rainiers is KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets, where fans will be able to bring in a KRAFT Singles package wrapper/proof of purchase to the box office for a Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Gates open at 5:35 p.m. The Rainiers took three of four games from the Sounds last season in their only meeting in Tacoma.

The second game of the four-game series with the Rainiers on Wednesday morning should be another exciting day at the ballpark because of Reading Club Day. With nearly 90,000 students from over 300 different schools enrolled in the program, thousands of local kids will be in attendance. As with all Reading Club games, students will have the chance to participate in an on-field, pre-game parade with Ozzie, while also being eligible to win prizes for reaching "home plate" in the program. Game time is 11:05 a.m. with gates opening at 9:35 a.m.

Thursday's 7:05 p.m. contest is Taco Bell Throwback Thursday. The Sounds will be wearing retro 1980s-style uniforms, while fans have the opportunity to enjoy concession stands filled with discounted pricing, such as $2 beer, $2 soft drinks, $2 hot dogs, $2 popcorn, and $2 nachos. College students also receive a $5 General Admission ticket with a college ID. Gates open at 5:35 p.m. Beer sales will conclude at the end of the 6th inning, while Slugger's will sell until the end of game.

The series finale with Tacoma takes place at 7:05 p.m. on Friday and it will be a Kids T-shirt Giveaway, as the first 1,000 kids 12 and under through the turnstiles will receive a Kids T-Shirt, compliments of FirstBank. Gates open at 5:35 pm.

Another chance for kids to win prizes on the second Reading Club Day of the homestand, the Sounds welcome the Portland Beavers to Music City for the opener of a four-game set at 6:35 pm on Saturday evening. Combined with postgame fireworks, Saturday is another can't miss night at the ballpark with the Nashville Sounds! Gates open at 5:05 p.m.

Sunday afternoon's 2:05 pm contest is Purity Sundae Sunday with $1 ice cream sundaes at Greer Stadium. Also the final Reading Club Day of the season, it is Teacher Appreciation Day, as all teachers, school staff, and administrators presenting a school ID (or school pay stub) at the box office will receive to one free ticket for the game. Gates open at 12:35 p.m.

Monday is Dollar Dog Night, where fans are able to purchase hot dogs for $1 each. Game time is 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 5:35 p.m. The Sounds split their four-game season series with the Beavers in Portland in 2009.

Tuesday evening's 7:05 p.m. homestand finale is KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets, where fans will be able to bring in a KRAFT Singles package wrapper/proof of purchase to the box office for a Buy One Get One Free ticket offer. Former Atlanta Braves star outfielder and two-time MVP Dale Murphy will also make an appearance and throw out the first pitch. Gates open at 5:35 p.m.

Following the homestand, Nashville will travel out west to begin an eight-game road trip to face the Fresno Grizzlies (Giants affiliate) and the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics affiliate) before returning to Greer Stadium on Friday, May 28 to open an eight-game homestand with the division-rival Iowa Cubs and Albuquerque Isotopes.

Individual and season tickets, as well as group packages, are currently on sale. Call (615) 690-HITS ext. 2 or visit the Sounds' website at http://www.nashvillesounds.com to order or for more information.

NASHVILLE SOUNDS HOMESTAND OVERVIEW

Date Opponent Time Promotion

Tuesday, May 11 Tacoma Rainiers 7:05 p.m. KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Singles

Wednesday, May 12 Tacoma Rainiers 11:05 a.m. Reading Club Day

Thursday, May 13 Tacoma Rainiers 7:05 p.m. Taco Bell Throwback Thursday

Friday, May 14 Tacoma Rainiers 7:05 p.m. Kid's T-Shirt Giveaway - FirstBank (first 1,000 kids 12 & under)

Saturday, May 15 Portland Beavers 6:35 p.m. FIREWORKS / Reading Club Night

Sunday, May 16 Portland Beavers 2:05 p.m. Purity Sundae Sunday / Reading Club Day Teacher Appreciation Day

Monday, May 17 Portland Beavers 7:05 p.m. Dollar Hot Dog Night

Tuesday, May 18 Portland Beavers 7:05 p.m. KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Singles

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