Perfect Baseball Weather & Exciting Promos This Week In Trenton
Published on April 22, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release
It's Time To Play Ball!
Take a look at the 10-Day forecast for Trenton and you'll see A LOT of sunshine and highs reaching the 80's! Finally, we're getting some baseball weather!
The team returns home tomorrow and plays through next Thursday (with an off day on Monday). If you haven't made your 2009 debut at the ballpark, this is the week! Check out the promotions in the "This Homestand At A Glance" segment to the right.
Break out the shorts and t-shirts, it's going to be a great week for baseball.
Memorial Game For Officer Jones -Tomorrow
The Thunder and the friends and family of fallen Middletown (PA) Police Officer Christopher Jones will host a night of remembrance and support on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:05 pm as the Thunder welcome the New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins).
A portion of the proceeds from the night's ticket sales will be donated to the Police Officer Christopher Jones Children's Trust Fund. The ftribute will include: a moment of silence, ceremonial first pitches by Officer Jones' three children Christopher, Julianne and Brandon; a presentation of the colors by the Middletown Twp. Police Honor Guard, a picture montage of Officer Jones and his family, plus much, much more.
Great Baseball & Cheap Brew Thursday, April 30 Get your friends together for a night of great baseball, dollar drafts and lots of fun on Thursday, April 30th as the Thunder face the Connecticut Defenders (San Francisco Giants).
We'll be serving domestic draft beers for $1 in the New Picnic Area at Waterfront Park. This special section will be open to the public and will provide plenty of opportunities for socializing while you enjoy the beer deal and the game. Plus, you'll enjoy a post-game fireworks show courtesy of the Hilton Garden Inn.
Game time is set for 7:05 PM, but dollar drafts will start being poured at 6:05 when the gates open and run right through the 7th inning.
Dollar draft beers will be available in the New Picnic Area only. Please note that fans do not need a ticket to the New Picnic Area, it will be open to all ticket holders on April 30.
Brunch & A Ballgame This Mother's Day
The special Mother's Day brunch that we announced last week is already more than half full...if you're thinking about it, think fast!!!!
Have your Mother's Day Brunch in the Yankee Club at Waterfront Park and the whole family will enjoy a special buffett featuring breakfast, lunch and dessert favorites prepared by our executive chef. You'll also enjoy the Thunder vs. Binghamton Mets game from directly above home plate and surrounded by priceless baseball memorabilia... and to top it off, Mom will get a special welcome on the scoreboard!
To create memories your mom will always cherish, please contact Kelly Handy at 609-394-3300 x190. Tickets are $30 for adults and $21 for children. Mother's Day is May 10 and the brunch will begin at noon. Game time is 1:05 PM.
Phillies Broadcaster Has Thunder Roots
PHILADELPHIA -- When Tom McCarthy left the Phillies a few years ago to become the Mets' radio voice, the first person to call him was Harry Kalas.
When McCarthy came back to the Phillies last year to split time between the radio and television booths, again the first person he heard from was Kalas.
"The first time he called to wish me well," McCarthy said. "The next time was to tell me how happy he was I was coming back."
Win Prizes From Lance! Lance® wants to take you and a guest out to the ballgame this summer! By entering the Lance Minor League Major Fun Sweepstakes, you could win a trip to a Minor League Baseball town. Three lucky fans will win a weekend trip and tickets to two Minor League Baseball games. 500 First Prize winners will receive a specially designed baseball cap.
Need A Graduation Gift? They'll Always Remember This One!
Say congratulations to the high school or college senior in your life with a night out with their friends and their name in lights.
When you give your senior the Thunder's "Congratulations Graduate" Ticket Package they'll receive four tickets to the game of their choice along with a congratulatory message on the scoreboard, a Thunder t-shirt, and the opportunity to throw out a "first pitch" . A little fun, a little recognition and a night out with three friends or family members will make this a graduation gift they'll always remember!
To order please call our Ticket Office at 609-394-3300 ext 101
Stay In The Loop - Get Thunder News As It Happens
There are now two more ways you can get Thunder news and notes on your computer. You'll have all the info you need when you sign up for the Thunder News Flash. You'll get official team press releases as we send them out to the media. You can also follow us on Twitter. You'll get quick updates and scores when the team is home and on the road.
FREE STUFF! Spend at least five games with us this season and you'll reap the benefits of being a loyal fan!
All Flex Packs, Mini Ticket Packages, and Pic-a-Plan packages will receive a $10 On the Border "Be Our Guest" coupon OR $10 in "Bird Bucks" at Red Robin PER SEAT. In addition, all package orders over $200 will receive a free pair of passes to Six Flags Great Adventure!
Now is the time to plan your summer fun! Call our ticket office at 609-394-3300
Double Header Added To Schedule Come out to the game on Wednesday, July 29 and you'll get two games for the price of one. The rained out game on April 14 against Harrisburg will be made up when they return in July. The teams will play a pair of seven inning games starting at 6:05 PM. Please note the start time has been bumped up an hour. A make up date for the rained out game on Saturday, April 11 against Binghamton is still to be determined.
See The Thunder On The Road The Thunder are happy to announce that our annual trek to see the team on the road is Hall of Fame bound! Enjoy three days and two nights in upstate New York seeing the Thunder take on the Binghamton Mets, visiting the Hall of Fame and taking a ride on the scenic Tioga railroad.
The trip will take place June 19-21 and the package includes admission to all the events, two nights lodging, two deluxe continental breakfasts, motorcoach transportation, commemorative t-shirt and lots and lots of fun! The package price starts at $320 per person (quad occupancy). For more information and to register, please contact Patience Purdy at 609-394-3300 ext 104 or email her at patience@trentonthunder.com.
Eastern League Stories from April 22, 2009
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- Thunder Fall To Binghamton 4-3 - Trenton Thunder
- Curve Outlast Phillies, 5-4 - Altoona Curve
- Reading Phillies at Altoona Curve - Altoona Curve
- Fisher Cats hit four home runs in doubleheader sweep of Defenders - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Fireworks and Perfect Weather - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- CT falls in Doubleheader - Connecticut Defenders
- Aeros Sweep Doubleheader in Harrisburg - Akron RubberDucks
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- Rock Cats' Bullpen, Defense Preserve 6-4 Win - New Britain Rock Cats
- Perfect Weather Guarantee for Next Homestand - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Baysox Finish What They Started - Chesapeake Baysox
- World Champion at R-Phils Game April 24th - Reading Fightin Phils
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