Rock Cats return home Thursday to take on Reading Phillies

Published on May 9, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Britain Rock Cats News Release


New Britain, CT- The Rock Cats are coming off of a record-setting weekend (5/4-5/6) at New Britain Stadium. Fans came out in droves to see the Cats' fight the Portland Sea Dogs and in the process, set a new franchise attendance record for a weekend series this early in the season. A total of 19,061 baseball fans came to the ballpark during the 3 consecutive sellouts.

The Rock Cats, just one half game behind the Phillies farm club in the standings will begin a four-game series against Reading on Thursday. The Phillies have many of baseball's top prospects including pitcher Trevor May (5-1, 3.09 ERA) who will start Friday night's game.

After a weekend series between the top two clubs in the EL and an off day on Monday, the Rock Cats will play the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in a four game set, Tuesday-Thursday, including a double-header on Tuesday May 15th.

Details on upcoming homestand at New Britain Stadium:

Rock Cats vs. Reading Phillies - 5/10-5/13

Thursday, May 10th 6:35pm (gates open 5:05)

"Happy Hour Thursdays" return with a stadium-wide drink special featuring $3.00 Bud and Bud Light drafts until first pitch and live music in Samuel Adams Bar and Grill patio.

Friday, May 11th 6:35pm (gates open 5:05)

Another popular Post-game Pyrotechnics Show presented by Stanley Black and Decker.

Saturday, May 12th 6:35pm (gates open 5:05)

Straight off of the hit television show "America's Got Talent" - Funny Little People visit New Britain Stadium for their first time to entertain fans.

http://www.thosefunnylittlepeople.com/

Saturday Pre-game Block Party presented by Guida's Dairy and Clear Channel will feature music, games, entertainment, and free fun activities from 4:35 pm until gametime.

Sunday, May 13th 1:35pm (gates open 12:05)

Mother's Day presented by Outback Steakhouse! - The Rock Cats welcome all Mother's to throw out a first pitch, and the first 1000 mom's through the gates will receive a carnation presented by Gordon Bonetti Florist!

Mother's Day gift packages are available from the Rock Cats for this special event. The first includes four tickets, a video board message, a flower arrangement and a gift

certificate for a massage from Health Body Massage Therapy for only $60 ($120 value). The second package starts at $85.00 and features 2 exclusive Stadium Club tickets, video board message, flower arrangement, massage and an all-you-can-eat Mother's Day Buffet at the stadium. Please contact the Box Office for details at 860-224-8383

Rock Cats vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto) - 5/15-5/17

Tuesday, May 15th 5:05pm (gates open 4:35) DOUBLEHEADER

This catfight starts off with a doubleheader of two 7-inning games

The first 1,200 adults will enjoy a t-shirt giveaway presented by Irving Oil.

It is "Kids Eat Free Tuesday" presented by Bimbo Bread. All kids 12 and under receive a free Kayem hot dog and Aquafina water.

Wednesday, May 16th 6:35pm (gates open 5:35)

Inflatable Bat giveaway for the first 1,200 kids 12 and under presented by Kayem.

It's Robotics Night at New Britain Stadium! See real robots created by members of the FIRST robotics community.

The popular Family 4-Pack Night returns, presented by Vantis Life. Four Reserved Seat tickets, four Kayem hot dogs, four popcorns, four bottled waters for only $40.

Thursday, May 17th 10:35am (gates open 9:35)

We get the ball rolling at 10:35 for another installment of the Baseball in Education series, presented by DATTCO and Achieve Financial.

New Hampshire Notes

Former Major League catcher now Manager Sal Fasano fields a team led by slugging prospect Mike McDade (.318, 3 HR, 13 RBI) and shortstop Ryan Goins (.316, 17 RBI, 5 SB)

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