Pelican Post

June 15, 2004 - Central Baseball League (Central League)
Pensacola Pelicans News Release


Get Your Tickets

Although a large number of fans are coming to every game, there are still a few party decks and premium seats available for games. Call now to reserve your seats for the best entertainment in town! Call 934-8444 to reserve your seats.

2004 Pelicans Tickets

Premium Seating: $8 Grandstand Reserve: $7 General Admission: $6 Student, Senior & Military: $5 The Green: $4

Putt with the Pelicans at Sam's Fun City

The Pensacola Pelicans professional baseball team is partnering with T-Mobile and Sam's Fun City to sponsor a miniature golf tournament on Wednesday, June 16 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to benefit Independence for the Blind of West Florida.

All are invited to sign up teams of two or more to play with the Pelicans and Scoop the mascot. Play-only teams are $7 per person and Full-Package teams, which include tickets to a Pelicans game and an autographed team photo, are $13 per person. Registration for Putt with the Pelicans is preferred but not required.

Participants also have the opportunity to enter to win the Angels on the Beach Getaway at Beachside Resort. The prize is a three-night stay on Pensacola Beach during Blue Angels Weekend, July 8, 9 and 10. Tickets are $3 each or two for $5 and the drawing will be held June 19.

Business After Hours Hosted at Pelican Park

After a hard day's work, come relax and enjoy a Pelicans game at Pelican Park. The Pelicans are hosting the Pensacola Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday the 17th. Make your plans now to attend. The hours for the social will be from 5p - 7p and the game starts at 7:05. All Chamber members get FREE admission to After Hours and the game! JJ's Pizza, Jerry's Cajun Cafe and Sonny's BBQ will be providing food for the social.

The Poop from Scoop...

Kranawetter Repeats as CBL Pitcher of the Week

Josh Kranawetter was named the SportsTicker Central Baseball League Pitcher of the Week June 6 - June 12. This is Kranawetter's second time being awarded this honor. His first was just last week when he posted a record of 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in two starts.

Kranawetter, who repeats as Pitcher of the Week, upped his winning streak to four with a complete game shut out of Amarillo on June 12. In that game, he allowed only two hits and struck out 12 and now leads the league with 63 K's. Kranawetter, who also pitched an inning of scoreless relief on June 9, leads the league with a 1.88 ERA and has allowed only two runs in his last 28 innings of work.

Kranawetter now has a record of 4-2.

Jackson's Selwyn Langaigne was awarded the Batter of the Week. He had 15 hits in 26 at-bats for a .577 average, including six doubles, two home runs and 13 RBI. In addition, he scored 12 times and stole four bases along with a slugging percentage of 1.038 for Jackson.

Pelicans Win Series 3-1

It didnt take long for the Pelicans to get back in the winning column. Manager Bernie Carbo said it best before the game, "God will let us play to the best of our ability today. Today we are the best team here." For George Branch, that proved to be the case today. With the score tied 3-3 in the 8th inning, Branch hit a game winning three run homerun that hit high in the trees over the left center field wall. The Pelicans wound up winning 7-5.

Pensacola's pitching was able to hold the Dillas scoreless for seven innings. Starter, Santos Hernandez pitched six scoreless innings, gave up five hits and struck out five batters. Amarillo tied the game in the 8th inning. Jimmy Gregg came on to pitch with two outs and two runners on base. Gregg gave up three consecutive hits to tie the game at 3-3.

Larry Bethea doubled to start off the Pelicans half of the 8th. Josey Shannon was able to hit a groundball to second base, moving Bethea to third. Mike Rodriguez was then intentionally walked to put runners on the corners. Branch then hit a 2-2 curve ball into the tree branches to give the Pelicans the lead. Heath Kelly then singled and later scored on an Andy Wilson single, making the score 7-3.

The Dillas were able to scrape two runs in the 9th but Gregg was able to hold off the Amarillo hitters to get his third win of the year, improving to (3-0). With the win, Pensacola improves to 22-15. June has been a great month for Pensacola winning 11 of the 12 games played.

Kids Camp Day

On Friday, July 2nd, the Pelicans will be playing a 10:05 am game just for all the summer kids camps. This is a great field trip for the kids and adults. Now the adults have a good excuse to take off work! For only $8 person, kids can enjoy:

· Ticket to the game

· Slice of Pizza from JJ's Pizza

· Bottle of Pepsi

· Group recognition over the PA system

· Involvement in on field games (Dizzy bat race, Dance for your dinner YMCA, Race the Bases, 7th inning stretch "Take me out to the ballgame"!!)

· Players autographs following game (bring your pens & baseballs!!)

Bonus!!!

First 3 organizations to SIGN UP 50+ up take the field with the Pelicans to their starting positions!!

Please RSVP for this event by calling T. Nunnari at 934-8444.

In The Dug Out

Wednesday, June 16 vs. the Fort Worth Cats @ 7:05 - Another night of Hardball Bingo!!

Thursday, June 17 vs. the Fort Worth Cats @ 7:05 - Thirsty Thursday and Business After Hours

On Deck

June 28 vs. Edinburg Roadrunners @ 7:05 - Ladies Night by Avon and Open Rose

June 29 vs. Edinburg Roadrunners @ 7:05 - Family Feud Night Part IV

June 30 vs. Edinburg Roadrunners @ 7:05 - Hardball Bingo



Central Baseball League Stories from June 15, 2004


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