RedHawks bidding for .500 or better finish
August 28, 2003 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Oklahoma City Comets News Release
The Oklahoma RedHawks will pull the curtain on the 2003 season with a four-game series against the Iowa Cubs beginning Friday, Aug. 29 at SBC Bricktown Ballpark. The RedHawks (69-70) have eyes on a finish above the .500 mark for the third consecutive year and for the fifth time in six years.
Oklahoma, who trails the season series with the Iowa 7-5, hopes to play a spoiler role in their Cubs' playoff chances. Iowa (68-70) is only three games off the lead in the Pacific Coast League's Central Division.
Trucks, T-Shirts, Bobblehead among Giveways planned for final homestand
Friday, Aug. 29 â Oklahoma Army National Guard Night. The first 2,500 fans will receive an Oklahoma Army National Guard T-shirt. The 145th Army Honor Band will perform musical numbers before, during and after the game. Special military vehicles and displays will be located on the entrance plazas and concourse. In addition the final OHSO Autograph Night will take place with selected RedHawks players signing autographs along the third base concourse from 6 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30 â Oklahoma Ford Dealers Truck Giveaway and Ruben Sierra Bobblehead Giveway. A 2003 Ford Explorer Sports Trac will be given away to one lucky fan as part of the season-long Great Summer Ford Truck Giveaway sponsored by the Oklahoma Ford Dealers and the Twister 101.9 FM. Ruben Sierra Bobblehead Dolls will be given to the first 2,500 fans. Sierra, a former Texas Ranger star and currently playing with the New York Yankees, is depicted in a RedHawk uniform representing his playing days with the Oklahoma club. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31 â Country Crock Family Fun Day featuring the Sonic Kids Fest. Fans can bring an original receipt showing proof-of-purchase of a Country Crock item and receive two-for-one admission. Inflatables and entertainers will be scattered throughout the ballpark. Kids can run the bases after the game. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1 â IGA Hometown Kids Day and Recovery Coalition Cap and Baseball Card Set Giveway. Kids get free admission and a hot dog and Coca-Cola product for $2 with their IGA Hometown Kids Card. The Recover Coalition, an agency dedicated to the education efforts of drug and alcohol abuse, will give out 2,500 "Recovery Happens" caps and a special RedHawk baseball card set. The baseball cards will feature selected Redhawk players with messages promoting awareness of drug and alcohol abuse.
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The gates of SBC Bricktown Ballpark open one hour prior to event start time. The Deep Right Gate opens 2 ½ hours before game time for fans wanting to watch batting practice. On certain promotional nights and afternoon games, the gates may not open early.
Player Moves
The Oklahoma RedHawks tranactions grew past the centruy mark this month with the Texas Rangers sending back pitcher Juan Dominguez to the RedHawks as the organization's latest move. A total of 110 moves have been made this season involving RedHawk players. Dominguez, a 23-year old rookie who began the season in A ball has compiled a 10-0 record at Class A, AA and AAA. To make room for Dominguez, the Rangers recalled RHP Rosman Garica.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 28, 2003
- Memphis Redbirds Unveil 2004 Home Schedule - Memphis Redbirds
- Missions finally get to Qualls, Express - Round Rock Express
- Williams Puts Up More Zeros In 5-0 Victory - Nashville Sounds
- Koonce Named River Cats' 2003 MVP - Sacramento River Cats
- DeFrancesco Named PCL's Manager of the Year - Sacramento River Cats
- Final 2003 Rainiers Homestand, Fireworks and Food Drive - Tacoma Rainiers
- Koonce Named PCL's Most Valuable Player - Sacramento River Cats
- Express closing in on attendance record - again - Round Rock Express
- Sox Bats Come Alive in 12-11 Win in Iowa - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Expos purchase LHP Vic Darensbourg, option LHP Eric Knott to Edmonton - Edmonton Trappers
- Graham Koonce Named PCL MVP - PCL1
- RedHawks bidding for .500 or better finish - Oklahoma City Comets
- RedHawks close 2003 season with more giveaways - Oklahoma City Comets
- Gettis does in Express - Round Rock Express
- Never Say Die Trappers Win Fourth Straight - Edmonton Trappers
- Time Running Out on Beavers - Portland Beavers
- River Cats match club record with 90th win - Sacramento River Cats
- No-Hit Bid Ends with Three Sacramento Homers - Tucson Sidewinders
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