Poster Giveaway, Teacher Appreciation Nights Highlight Next Homestand
May 6, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release
The Tucson Padres return home to Kino Stadium on Tuesday, May 7 and play eight consecutive games against Albuquerque (Dodgers affiliate) and Round Rock (Rangers affiliate). Albuquerque features PCL home run leader Scott Van Slyke and outfielder Tony Gwynn, Jr. Round Rock's roster includes infielder Jurickson Profar, who was rated the #1 prospect in all of professional baseball by Baseball America this winter. Additionally, former Tucson Padres Matt Palmer (Albuquerque), Cory Burns and Aaron Cunningham (Round Rock) will return to Kino Stadium as visitors.
Here is a game-by-game listing of the upcoming promotions:
TUESDAY, MAY 7 - 7:05 pm EEGEE'S FREE TICKET NIGHT "" Fans can stop by their favorite eegee's restaurant in the Tucson area and get free tickets to this game.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 - 7:05 pm WIENER WEDNESDAY presented by WIENERSCHNITZEL & KVOI "" Fans can enjoy $1.00 hot dogs all night. It's also Social Media Night. Fans can go to the Tucson Padres Facebook page to see this week's great offer.
THURSDAY, MAY 9 - 7:05 pm BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY presented by KMSB Fox 11, K-HIT, La Poderosa, and the Tucson Weekly - The 12oz Budweiser, Bud Light and Coca-Cola products go on sale for only $1.00 when the gates open at 6:00 pm. The dollar beer special ends at 9:00 or the end of the 7th inning "" whichever comes first. There are also $2.50 16oz craft beers from Odell and Barrio Breweries. All college students will be admitted for $4.00 with a school ID.
FRIDAY, MAY 10 - 7:05 pm TUCSON PADRES POSTER GIVEAWAY, presented by Tysonî Any'tizerî snacks and the Arizona Daily Star "" The first 2,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Daniel Robertson Tucson Padres poster or a set of Tucson Padres Thundersticks. It's also Teacher Appreciation Night. The gates open up at 6:00 pm.
SATURDAY, MAY 11 - 7:05 pm COCA-COLA LITTLE LEAGUE NIGHT - Tucson area Little Leaguers will be provided complimentary family tickets, courtesy of Coca-Cola. All kids are encouraged to wear their team jerseys. All youth baseball players without tickets will be admitted as the Tucson Padres guest if the kids wear their team jersey. A pre-game parade of Little League players in uniform will occur on the field starting at 6:15 pm. The first 2,000 kids in uniform will receive a Dr. Pepper softee ball.
It's also Teachers Appreciation Night: The Tucson Padres would like to thank all of the teachers for their dedication throughout the school year by offering all teachers in the Tucson area two free box seat tickets just by showing their school ID.
SUNDAY, MAY 12 - 6:05 CHASE MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT / BARK IN THE PARK presented by KIIM FM / MOTHER'S DAY CELEBRATION "" All military personnel (active, retired, and veterans) and a guest will receive two complimentary box seats with Military ID, compliments of Chase and the Jim Click Automotive Group. The military ID will be presented at the Padres Box Office. Dogs will also be admitted free with their owners with the first 200 dogs receiving a free Frisbee, courtesy of PointGuardU.com. Fans may sit on the berms or in their seats with their four-legged friends. The Bark in the Park offer will apply at all Padres Sunday home games. In honor of Mother's Day all Moms will get in free as a guest of the Tucson Padres. Over $500 in Mother's Day prizes will be given away. Some other Mother's Day activities include picking moms to participate in on-field contests.
MONDAY, MAY 13 - 7:05 pm FAMILY FOUR-PACK NIGHT "" A group or family of four can get four box seats, four hot dogs and four soft drinks FOR ONLY $20 "" a $70 value! Any tickets purchased after four will be sold at a $5.00 price.
TUESDAY, MAY 14 - 7:05 pm EEGEE'S FREE TICKET NIGHT - Stop by your favorite eegee's restaurant in the Tucson area and get your FREE tickets to this game.
For Tucson Padres tickets, fans can call (520) 434-1367, visit the Kino Stadium box office beginning at 10:00 am each day, or purchase their seats on tucsonpadres.com.
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