Rock the Block with the Baysox Next Week
Published on June 25, 2003 under Eastern League (EL1)
Chesapeake Baysox News Release
Check your mailboxes Bowieites and Croftonians! The Baysox have mailed ALL homeowners in these two communities TWO FREE TICKETS to a Baysox game next week-- no strings attached.
The Bowie Block Party will be held on Monday, June 30th as your hometown team takes on the Akron Aeros at 7:05 p.m. The night will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a special celebrity hitting challenge (Bowie Mayor Fred Robinson in last year's challenge, pictured left), featuring Bowie politicians. At 6:40 p.m., the Bowie High School cheerleaders will be performing on the field. Throughout the game Bowie residents will be taking part in the Baysox on-field promotions. Fans in attendance can take advantage of $1 carousel rides and games, as well as the ALWAYS FREE parking. Residents of Crofton will enjoy the same perks of being homeowners in their communities as their Block Party is set for Tuesday, July 1st! The Crofton Block Party is sposored by Laumann Law and Crofton Sport & Garden.
Additional general admission tickets for these nights may be purchased for family and friends at $2 off the regular price. These special tickets may be ordered by calling the Baysox Box Office at (301) 464-4865 or by emailing Box Office Manager Jennifer Martenot at jmartenot@baysox.com. Please mention "Bowie/Crofton Block Party" in the subject line of your email.
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BAYSOX TO CELEBRATE JULY 4TH ONE NIGHT EARLY!
Since the Baysox won't be home on Independence Day, the team will kick off the holiday weekend with a July 4th celebration on Thursday, July 3rd! In addition to celebrating America, the Baysox will also attempt to break another WORLD RECORD! Fans will have the opportunity to shatter the current record for most people sitting on whoopee cushions at one time, as the Baysox hope to rattle the outfield walls with mass flatulation. For obvious reasons, B&M Baked Beans will provide the first 2,500 fans with their very own whoopee cushions.
Don't miss the SPECTACULAR Pre-Independence Day FIREWORKS SHOW following the game-- the Baysox and Prince George's Stadium boast the BEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY around!
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BAYSOX LOOK TO REBOUND FROM FOUR-GAME LOSING STREAK
After winning the final game of a season-long nine-game homestand that ended last week, and then the first game or a four-game series in Erie, the Baysox have dropped their last four games by just a single run. On the bright side, Mike Fontenot has extended his hitting streak to 15 games and has now reached base safely in 34 consecutive games. He is two games shy of equaling the longest hitting streak in Baysox history. In addition to losing a couple of heartbreakers lately, Bowie has also lost two of their better performers from the season's first half as Matt Riley (pictured left) and Tim Raines, Jr. have both been promoted to AAA Ottawa. Riley made his first start for the Lynx on Monday, allowing six hits and four runs in five innings, and received a no-decision. Bowie will look to snap their four-game losing streak as they wrap-up a three-game series against New Haven on Wednesday and Thursday, before heading to Harrisburg for three games over the weekend.
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BAYSOX INFOMERCIAL TO DEBUT THIS SATURDAY
Hey Baysox Fans! Tune in to CN8 this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. for the debut of "Comcast-Spectacor Professional Maryland Baseball Experience," a 30-minute infomercial that will highlight the fun and excitement of Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys and Delmarva Shorebirds baseball. This infomercial is unique to professional sports, so be sure to tune in as a special "Road to the Majors" ticket package is introduced. The show is scheduled to air 11 times, from now until August 3. Please check out www.baysox.com for upcoming air times.
Eastern League Stories from June 25, 2003
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