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San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: May 1-May 6

Published on April 30, 2012 under California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release


SAN JOSE, CA- The San Jose Giants return to Municipal Stadium for an action-packed six game homestand Tuesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 6. The Northern California rival Stockton Ports come to San Jose for three games before the Inland Empire 66ers arrive on Friday for a weekend series. This will be the first time the Giants have met either team in 2012.

Promotions and Special Events:

Merchant Night: Be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to games on Tuesday, May 1 and Thursday, May 3.

OSH Merchant Night: Fans can pick up complimentary admission tickets to the games on Wednesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 3 at participating OSH stores one week prior to each game. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, while quantities last. Below is a list of participating OSH stores:

720 W. San Carlos St., San Jose

3000 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose

1375 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose

1751 E. Capitol Expwy., San Jose

5651 Cottle Rd., San Jose

5365 Prospect Rd., San Jose

777 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Rd., Sunnyvale

3615 El Camino Real, Santa Clara

125 N. Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas

303 E. 10th St., Gilroy

2555 Charleston Road, Mountain View

1601 41st Avenue, Capitola

Strikeout Violence Night: On Friday, May 4 the San Jose Giants present Strike Out Violence Night at Municipal Stadium. The evening will center around anti-bullying and feature country artist Matt Kennon. Festivities include a pregame concert with Matt Kennon, presented by KRTY, a Junior Giants Peace Pledge Ceremony and a special performance of Matt's single "You Had to Pick on Me." The San Jose Giants are scheduled to take on the Inland Empire 66ers at 7:00 PM.

KRTY Family Friday: Also, for Friday's game, fans can visit krty.com to print out their KRTY Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special KRTY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Be sure to stop by the KRTY booth at the ballpark and check out the KRTY live broadcast and enter to win great prizes.

Postgame Fireworks presented by Blossom Valley Pony Baseball: The Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza schedule continues on Saturday immediately following the 6:00 PM game, sponsored by Blossom Valley Pony Baseball.

Pepsi Pregame Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces to present a clinic prior to the games on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6. Bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. Registration begins 2 1/2 hours prior to first pitch at the first base side entrance next to the player's lot. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take the field against Inland Empire. For more information on the Pepsi Pregame Clinic, call (408) 297-1435.

Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: For the game on Saturday, May 5 fans can visit kezr.com to print out their Mix Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special Mix Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.

Pepsi Max Silver Saturday: Saturday will also be a Pepsi Max Silver Saturday, where the team will wear their 25th Anniversary silver jerseys. Be sure to pick up Pepsi Max at your local retailer for our Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.

Cinco De Mayo: Ven a celebrar Cinco de Mayo con Los Gigantes en Estadio Municipal!

KBAY's Giant Sunday: Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for the game on Sunday, May 6 at 1:00 PM. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, check online for a special KBAY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.

Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday with your coupon from the Mercury News: Fans can cut out the Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free coupon from Sunday's Mercury News and redeem it at the San Jose Giants Box Office. For every youth ticket purchased, fans will receive a free hot dog and soda. The coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. The offer allows for only one ticket per coupon.

Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of Sunday's game, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.

Ticket Information:

2012 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:

Box Seat - $16

Upper Reserved - $13

General Admission - $10

General Admission Youth/Senior - $7

*General Admission tickets are NOT assigned seating. They are on a first come first serve basis in the stadium grandstand and bleachers.

Throughout the season, single game tickets will be available at the Box Office and over the phone at (408) 297-1435 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are also available online at sjgiants.com.

On the Airwaves:

Comcast Hometown Network Coverage: The San Jose Giants and Comcast Hometown Network have once again joined forces to bring fans an expanded schedule of 20 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2012 season. The games can be viewed live on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104 throughout most Northern California regions. Tune in and catch Joe Ritzo and Dan Dibley call all the action on Friday, May 4 and then on Saturday, May 5 Joe Ritzo will be joined by Rocky Koplik as the Giants take on the Inland Empire 66ers.

Please note Saturday's game will be joined in progress. The broadcast will be replayed on Comcast Hometown Network (Channel 104), and will also be available any time of the day or night via Comcast's popular ON DEMAND platform http://www.fancast.com/ondemand, which is free to Comcast digital customers. To view California League baseball games ON DEMAND, Comcast Digital Cable customers can tune to Channel 1 on their Digital Cable lineup or press the ON DEMAND button on their remote control, then click on the "Get Local" section, then click on "Comcast Hometown Network."

Streaming Live: Every Giants game can be heard live on the San Jose Giants official website at sjgiants.com. Joe Ritzo is behind the microphone for his ninth season as the voice of the Giants. Fans can also find team information such as updated rosters, statistics, game notes, and news by visiting the website.

Listen at the ballpark on 92.9 FM: New this season...listen to the game at the ballpark! Tune into 92.9 FM inside the main seating bowl at Municipal Stadium to listen to the live radio broadcast.

Listen on your mobile phone: Also new this year.San Jose Giants games are being streamed live on your mobile phone. Listen to every San Jose Giants game wherever you are. It is available to download now for FREE in the App StoreSM for your iPadR and iPhoneR or the Android Marketplace.

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