Sidewinders Return Home To Host Sacramento And Las Vegas

Published on May 22, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Sidewinders News Release


Tucson, AZ - The Tucson Sidewinders will host the division rival Sacramento RiverCats and the Las Vegas 51s for the first time this season in an 8-game homestand beginning Friday, May 23rd at Tucson Electric Park. The team will take on the Triple-A affiliates of the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Dodgers during a homestand that features the Sidewinders Hat Giveaway, Fireworks Friday and Thirsty Thursday.

The homestand will burst into action on Friday, May 23rd with the first of two Fireworks Fridays. On Saturday, May 24th the first 1500 fans with paid admission will receive a baseball cap of their favorite hometown club during the Sidewinders Hat Giveaway. The homestand also features Thirsty Thursday on May 29th.

Tucson is 4-3 on their current 8-game homestand, which will culminate tonight in Portland at 7:05 p.m. The game will air live on COOL 1450 AM beginning at 6:55 p.m.

Good seats remain for all games. The Tucson Electric Park box office can be reached at (520) 434-1021. Gates open one hour before game time unless otherwise noted.

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS:

Friday, May 23, 6:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

FIREWORKS FRIDAY! - Every Friday at the ballpark is Fireworks Friday. Bring your whole family to catch a fantastic display of fireworks following the game.

Saturday, May 24, 6:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

SIDEWINDERS HAT GIVEAWAY! - Be one of the first 1,500 fans (with paid admission) through the gate to receive a FREE Sidewinders hat.

Sunday, May 25, 6:00 p.m. vs. Sacramento (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

$1 HOT DOGS/NESTLE DRUMSTICK FAMILY DAY! - $1 Hot Dogs for everyone, sponsored by Hebrew National! Sundays are also Nestle Drumstick Family Days. Bring in a Nestle Drumstick Proof of Purchase to the ticket office to receive a Buy One, Get One Free ticket offer! Perfect for the whole family!

Monday, May 26, 6:30 p.m. vs. Sacramento (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

MEATBALL MONDAY! - Bring your family to the ballpark for dinner, because it's all you can eat spaghetti and meatballs with salad and roll for just $7 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12 (does not include admission ticket).

Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 p.m. vs. Las Vegas (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

$2 QUIK MART TUESDAY! - Stop by any Quik Mart location for a $2 ticket coupon.

Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 p.m. vs. Las Vegas (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

WACKY WEDNESDAY! - Wednesdays will have the wackiest fan-based promotions we have ever done in between innings to win prizes. These promotions are: Burst Your Bubble, Boogie For Your Burger, Sing For Your Supper & Ice/Cold, Red/Hot.

Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. vs. Las Vegas (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

THIRSTY THURSDAY! - Enjoy $1 beer, lemonade and soft drinks for 2 hours after the first pitch, sponsored by Budweiser. Come catch a glimpse of history, as Office Max displays the World's largest rubberband ball, which weighs 4,594 pounds!

Friday, May 30, 6:30 p.m. vs. Las Vegas (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

FIREWORKS FRIDAY! - Every Friday at the ballpark is Fireworks Friday. Bring your whole family to catch a fantastic display of fireworks following the game.

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