Redbirds Battle Music Highway Rival Nashville over July 4th Holiday
Published on July 1, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
THE OPPOSITION: The Redbirds host their in-state rival Nashville Sounds for the first time this season over the Fourth of July. Memphis went 1-3 in Nashville at the beginning of May and looks to rebound at AutoZone Park, where the club was 6-2 against the Sounds last season.
HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS: The seventh homestand of the season kicks off with an Independence Day fireworks extravaganza. Sunday's game will also feature an Elvis theme to celebrate the 50th anniversary of rock and roll. Monday is Bobble Mania Monday, and Tuesday is Time Warner Tuesday and Millington Community Night. The homestand concludes with the second Working Money Wednesday of the season, when the first 1500 fans will receive a cash amount ranging from $1 to $100 from First Tennessee.
GREAT GIVEAWAYS: Bobble Mania Monday highlights the four-game homestand, featuring Adam Wainwright bobbleheads on July 5. Other giveaways include Cellular South fans (July 4), the Time Warner Special Surprise (July 6) and cash on Working Money Wednesday, July 7.
SUMMER HOME: The Beazer Homes summer home giveaway kicked off June 14; a total of 30 contestants will get the chance to win a home, and the first four finalists have already been drawn. The drawing will be held at the Aug. 22 game vs. Omaha. Fans can register at the ballpark or at any of the seven area Beazer homes locations.
LOOKING AHEAD: Memphis travels to Albuquerque for four games before the Triple-A All-Star break July 12-14. Redbirds John Gall and Dan Haren have been named to the PCL team that will take on the International League All-Stars July 14 in Pawtucket, R.I. Memphis returns to AutoZone Park for a four-game homestand against Iowa July 15-18.
Sunday, July 4 ⢠6:35 ⢠Nashville
Fireworks Extravaganza
Sponsor: Cellular South
Not-for-Profit Sponsor: MADD
First Pitch: Jarron Snyder, Redbirds special guest
First Pitch: John Raymond, Cellular South
First Pitch: Brian Morgan, chief petty officer,
NSA Mid-South
Pregame Giveaway: Cellular South Fans (2000 fans)
Postgame Giveaway: Elvis postcards
Special: Sport Clips free haircuts in Boardwalk
Special: postgame Navy re-enlistment ceremony
Monday, July 5⢠7:05 ⢠Nashville
Bobble Mania Monday
Sponsor: The Star Network
First Pitch: The Star Network
Giveaway: Adam Wainwright Bobbleheads
Tuesday, July 6 ⢠7:05 ⢠Nashville
Time Warner Tuesday
Millington Community Night
Sponsor: Time Warner Cable
First Pitch: Ordis Copeland, Millington Chamber of Commerce
First Pitch: Cpt. Helen Dunn, NSA Mid-South
National Anthem: Navy Band Mid-South
Giveaway: Time Warner Special Surprise
Wednesday, July 7 ⢠1:05 ⢠Nashville
Working Money Wednesday
Sponsor: First Tennessee
Not-for-Profit Sponsor: Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
First Pitch: First Tennessee
National Anthem: Orpheum
Giveaway: money
**Giveaways are to first 1500 fans unless noted.**
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