Ports Homestand Notes
Published on June 4, 2010 under California League (CalL1)
Stockton Ports News Release
STOCKTON, Calif.-The Ports return to Banner Island Ballpark for seven games in from June 7-13, following a week's worth of road games against North Division opponents. The Ports welcome the Bakersfield Blaze for a four-game series from June 7-10 and then will host the Modesto Nuts from June 11-13. Game times are set for 7:05 PM, except for Sunday (2:05 PM start).
The Ports are proud to present their fans with several exciting promotions and giveaways for this homestand.
Fun & Entertainment:
Monday Madness: Fans can take advantage of the Monday Madness deal on Monday, June 7, sponsored by KAT Country 103, which includes 2 field box tickets, 2 sodas, 2 hot dogs, 2 passes to the Haggin Museum, 2 Children's Buffets at John's Incredible Pizza and 4 tickets to the Fat Cat Music House & Lounge-all for just $18!
Two-for-Tuesdays: The Ports have two great Two-for-Tuesday deals available to their fans for June 8, courtesy of Wienerschnitzel and KRAFT singles. Fans can buy 1 Field Box or MVP ticket, get 1 free with a coupon from a local Wienerschnitzel restaurant. Fans can also Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT singles with purchase. Bring your KRAFT singles package wrapper to a Ports home game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Fans can also enjoy $2 tacos and $2 sodas from the Tecate Cantina at the stadium.
Rock the Vote: Banner Island Ballpark will serve as a polling place for Precinct #00011117 (which serves parts of Downtown Stockton) in the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Voters may cast their ballot in the conference room at the stadium from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must enter the front office lobby and check in with poll officials prior to casting their ballot.
Web Wednesdays: The Stockton Ports are proud to present their fans with special offers on www.stocktonports.com as well as on Facebook and Twitter for discounted tickets, merchandise and more for Wednesday home games! The Ports are also excited to offer their Silver Slugger Wednesdays, presented by SCAN Health Plan, and 99.3 KJOY. SCAN HP Silver Slugger members receive a free ticket to every Wednesday home game. Also on Wednesdays, fans can play Baseball Bingo, sponsored by Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel. All fans get to play Baseball Bingo for a chance to win $100 in gift certificates to Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel along with other great prizes.
Thirsty Thursday: The Ports will host another Thirsty Thursday on June 10, sponsored by 97.7 & 98.3 KWIN. Fans can enjoy 16 oz. domestic beer and sodas for just $2 until 8:00 p.m. while watching Thursday's game against the Bakersfield Blaze. The game that evening will also be televised live regionally on Comcast Hometown Network, Channel 104 for Comcast customers.
Family Fun Fridays: The Ports are excited to host PMZ Family Night, which is sponsored by PMZ Real Estate on Friday, June 11. The Ports will also give the first 1,000 fans an elephant Webkinz giveaway. The game that evening will also be televised live regionally on Comcast Hometown Network, Channel 104 for Comcast customers.
Ports Community Service Day: Ports front office staff members will work with volunteers to improve four separate downtown locations during the first Ports Community Service Day on Saturday, June 12 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The four areas include: Downtown around Banner Island Ballpark and the waterfront, Oak Park, Anderson Park and Van Buskirk Park. All volunteers will receive one free ticket to the Ports Sunday, June 13 game at 2:05 p.m. against the Modesto Nuts. Volunteers and Ports front office staff will help paint over graffiti, remove weeds, trash and other necessary tasks. The City of Stockton has provided supplies to assist the Ports and volunteers with the project. Volunteers should bring their own equipment for use at the worksite, such as gloves, rakes, shovels, pruners, etc. Interested volunteers should sign up for the event at www.volunteerconnection.com/vistas.
Saturday in the Park: The Ports are excited to host a Bike Show, sponsored by Delta Power Sports, at the game on Saturday, June 12. Fans can enjoy watching a pre-game motorcycle parade. The Ports are also excited to welcome area Girl Scouts to the game for Girl Scout Night. Scouts have the opportunity to camp out at the stadium overnight. Fans can also enjoy a great post-game fireworks show, presented by Food 4 Less/Rancho San Miguel.
Sunday Action: The Ports will host another Root Beer Float Day on Sunday, June 13, sponsored by Metro PCS, Sunnyside Farms and Super Store Industries. For just $6, fans can purchase a commemorative mug and receive bottomless root beer floats during the game. Ports players and other celebrity scoopers will prepare the root beer floats for fans. Fans can also visit Metro PCS located in the College Square shopping center on March Ln. and Pershing Ave. to get a voucher for a $1 Home Run Hill ticket to any Sunday home game (excluding July 4). Sundays also feature the Everyday Eddie's Kids Club, presented by Subway. Subway Kids Club members receive a free ticket to every Sunday home game (excluding July 4), and all kids can run the bases like their favorite Ports players after the game! Sunday Ports home games are also sponsored by 104.1 The Hawk.
Broadcasting:
On the Television: The Ports will have 20 home games televised regionally on Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104 for Comcast customers) throughout the season. Ports broadcaster Zack Bayrouty will be on the air calling the play-by-play for the Ports, while Dan Dibley of KNBR will be the color analyst. For a full telecast schedule, please visit www.stocktonports.com
On the Radio: Every Ports game can be heard on KWSX 1280 AM, the home of the Stockton Ports, this season. Zack Bayrouty, the Voice of the Ports, will be calling the play-by-play for his fourth season this year with Curtis Bryant. Fans can also hear his radio broadcasts online at www.stocktonports.com as part of the free audio streaming feature.
Ticket Information:
The ticket prices for the 2010 season are listed below. Fans can purchase single game tickets at a discounted price in advance at the box office or anytime at the official Stockton Ports website. All ticket sales through the Ports website at www.stocktonports.com are considered advanced sales. Fans that purchase tickets on the day of the game pay full price.
Ticket Prices - Advanced - (Day of Game)
MVP - $11 ($12)
Field Box - $8 ($9)
Metro PCS Home Run Hill - $6 ($7)
Individual tickets for July 4 are on sale now. For a complete seating chart and to check out the view from each section in Banner Island Ballpark, please visit the team website at www.stocktonports.com.
The ticket office at the stadium will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday during the preseason and on non-game days. During the season on Monday through Friday game days, the office will be open from 9 a.m. until the end of the game. On weekend game days, the office will be open from 10 a.m. until the end of the game.
Fans interested in group tickets, group barbecue packages for the Jackson Rancheria Back Porch or Ports Terrace, or season tickets (full, half, and mini-plans), or luxury suites can purchase tickets now at www.stocktonports.com or at (209) 644-1900.
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