San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: May 29 - June 7
May 24, 2016 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release
San Jose, CA - The San Jose Giants continue their 2016 home schedule with a 10 day, 11-game homestand starting Sunday, May 29 at 1:00 PM against the Modesto Nuts. The homestand begins with a two game set against Modesto, a make-up doubleheader versus the Lancaster JetHawks, a three gamer with the Visalia Rawhide before concluding with a four game series against the Bakersfield Blaze.
Promotions and Special Events:
San Francisco Giants Brandon Crawford Gold Glove Bobblehead Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans through the gates on Sunday, May 29 will receive the season's first #HomegrownGiant bobblehead of the season in the Brandon Crawford Gold Glove Bobblehead.
KBAY's Giant Sunday: Sunday is also a KBAY Giant Sunday. Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for Sunday's game. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. 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. Fans can also enter the promo code KBAY when purchasing game tickets on sjgiants.com to receive the Buy One Get One Free offer. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Memorial Day: Memorial Day on Monday, May 30 is the unofficial summer kick-off and you can experience some great baseball with a special start time of 2:00 PM!
Memorial Day VIP Package: Make your Memorial Day special with the San Jose Giants Memorial Day VIP Deck special. Sit close to the action on the Martinelli's VIP Deck, get a BBQ meal complete with two drinks, unlimited kid access to the Family Fun Zone and a message on the video board. Click here to purchase your tickets today
Salute to the Military Day presented by Operation: Care and Comfort: The fifth annual Salute to the Military Day, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort will take place on Monday, May 30. The day will be dedicated to honoring the brave men and women defending our country as the pregame festivities will include a first pitch ceremony, color guard presentation, special camouflage San Jose Giants jerseys and on-field recognition of individuals chosen for the Military Trading Card Set.
Military Trading Card Set Giveaway, presented by Operation Care and Comfort: The first 1,000 fans through the gates on May 30 will receive a commemorative Military Trading Card Set, presented by Operation: Care and Comfort. All branches of the United States Military are represented in the set. In addition, the trading cards include current military personnel, individuals killed in action, as well as veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Iraq War.
Camouflage Military Jersey Auction: The San Jose Giants will wear special camouflage jerseys on Memorial Day. Fans will be able to "buy now" or bid on these jerseys during in game jersey auctions on May 30, with the winners getting to go on the field following the game to retrieve their jersey right off the respective player's back. Proceeds from the jersey auction will go to Operation: Care and Comfort.
Bonus Baseball Doubleheader: Fans, free baseball at Municipal Stadium! The San Jose Giants are playing a doubleheader on Tuesday, May 31 at 5:30 PM to make up the rain outs against the Lancaster JetHawks in April. Non-profit organizations looking to bring their community out to the ballpark can email MattAlongi@sjgiants.com to reserve group seats in the General Admission section. The non-profit organization with the most fans in attendance will receive a fundraising auction item autographed by select members of the San Jose Giants. Other fans can show up to the Municipal Stadium Box Office the day of the game to claim your free tickets. Fans looking to upgrade to other seating areas can also do so at the Municipal Stadium Box Office.
Merchant Game: Fans should be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to the 6:30 PM games on Wednesday, June 1 against the Visalia Rawhide and Monday, June 6 against the Bakersfield Blaze.
80's Night: Pull out the crimper and your best hyper-color gear! All fans wearing their favorite 80's gear on Thursday, June 2 will receive two FREE future game tickets.
KFOX 98.5 Classic Rock Thursday: Thursday, June 2 features another KFOX 98.5 Classic Rock Thursdays. Fans can visit kfox.com to print out their 98.5 KFOX Family Four Pack for Thursday's game. The KFOX Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. In addition, check online for a special 98.5 KFOX 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. Use the promo code KFOX when purchasing tickets on sjgiants.com to receive the Buy One Get One Free Ticket Offer.
Breast Cancer Awareness Night and Jersey Auction presented by Team KRTY and Sutter Home: Come out and join Team KRTY and Sutter Home for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Night at Municipal Stadium on Friday, June 3! The San Jose Giants and Team KRTY are teaming up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer to raise funds and bring Breast Cancer Awareness to Municipal Stadium. The team will be wearing special pink jerseys that fans can bid on during an in-game silent auction. Wear pink to the game and receive two FREE future game tickets.
KRTY Family Friday: KRTY Family Friday is back on Friday, June 3. 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 $39. 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. Fans can also enter the promo code KRTY when purchasing game tickets on sjgiants.com to receive the Buy One Get One Free offer. Country music artist, Tara Thompson, will be performing a couple of her songs on the field prior to first pitch.
Postgame Fireworks: Friday's game will be followed by a special Postgame Fireworks show presented by TiVo. For a list of all fireworks show dates, please visit sjgiants.com.
San Jose Giant Race: Saturday, June 4 is the San Jose Giant Race! The Race begins at 7:30 AM for both 5K and 5 mile racers with the finish line in the middle of center field at Municipal Stadium. Register online at race-sfgiants.com/san-jose.
Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: Saturday, June 4 is another Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park! Fans can visit MyMIX1065.com to print out their Mix Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. 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. Fans can also enter the promo code MIX when purchasing game tickets on sjgiants.com to receive the Buy One Get One Free offer.
Postgame Fireworks: Friday's game will be followed by a special Postgame Fireworks show presented by IBEW Local 332. For a list of all fireworks show dates, please visit sjgiants.com.
Pepsi Pregame Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces to present a clinic an hour and a half prior to the game on Sunday June 5. Clinic registration begins at 10:30 AM. Bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take the field at 1:00 PM against the Bakersfield Blaze. To register your child for a Pepsi Pregame Clinic, please click here. For more information on the Pepsi Pregame Clinic, call (408) 297-1435.
KBAY's Giant Sunday: Sunday, June 5 is another KBAY Giant Sunday. Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for Sunday's game. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. 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. Fans can also enter the promo code KBAY when purchasing game tickets on sjgiants.com to receive the Buy One Get One Free offer. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Sunrun Sunday: Visit the Sunrun booth near the Family Fun Zone on Sunday, May 29 and Sunday June 5, for great prizes and to learn how you can save 20% on your electric bill with solar energy. Kids can also enjoy the pregame parade around Municipal Stadium prior to first pitch, courtesy of Sunrun.
Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of both Saturday and Sunday's games, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.
Jersey Night: Wear your favorite jersey to the ballpark on Tuesday, June 7 to receive two FREE future game tickets.
Merchant Game: Fans should be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to the 6:30 PM games on Wednesday, June 1 against the Visalia Rawhide and Monday, June 6 against the Bakersfield Blaze.
State Farm Night: Fans looking to come to the game on Thursday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 7 can visit local State Farm agencies to receive complimentary tickets or show your State Farm Pocket Agent App at the Municipal Stadium Box Office for up to four (4) complimentary tickets. Visit sjgiants.com for a list of participating agents.
Loop Neighborhood Night: New to the 2016 season, fans can visit their local Loop Neighborhood Convenience Store to pick-up complimentary tickets to the game on Thursday, June 2 and Tuesday, June 7.
Ticket Information:
2016 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:
Luxury Box Seat - $24
Box Seat - $18
Upper Reserved - $14
General Admission - $12
General Admission Youth/Senior/Active Military or Veteran with ID - $8
*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 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and online at sjgiants.com. Tickets on the day of each game increase by $1. Tickets for firework and giveaway games increase by $2 for luxury box, box and upper reserved seats.
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 31 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2016 season. Tune in to CHN Digital Channel 104 SD / 819 HD and catch the action live against the Bakersfield Blaze, Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 5 with the "Voice of the San Jose Giants" Joe Ritzo calling the play-by-play.
Watch on MiLB.TV: The San Jose Giants are on MiLB.TV for the 2016 season. Fans who cannot make it to Municipal Stadium can now enjoy all San Jose Giants home baseball games for a monthly subscription of $12.99 or purchase the 2016 yearly subscription for $49.99. All home games will be streamed live and also be available on demand. With a subscription fans will also receive access to more than 2,500 Minor League games so that they'll never miss a pitch, a prospect or a promotion. For more details and to sign up for their subscription, fans should log on to sjgiants.com and click on MiLB.TV.
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 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: 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.
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