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Thunder To Predict World Cup Results

Published on June 3, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Trenton Thunder News Release


(Trenton, NJ) - On Sunday, June 13, while the planet is in the midst of World Cup Soccer mania, the Trenton Thunder Minor League Baseball team will be celebrating the game of soccer with two unique promotions, the "World Cup Baby Race" and a Thunder Soccer Ball giveaway.

The Thunder are now seeking four babies, ages 7 to 14 months, to participate in the "World Cup Baby Race" that will, through a very unscientific process, predict the winner of the FIFA World Cup Group C that features the United States, England, Algeria and Slovenia.

Immediately before the Thunder vs. Binghamton Mets (NY Mets) game on June 13, the four babies will be randomly assigned a country from Group C and be dressed in the appropriate uniform. They will be brought onto the field at Waterfront Park where they will race in the grass towards a parent. The winning baby will receive a soccer ball autographed by the entire Trenton Thunder team and a lifetime supply of bragging rights. Of course, time will tell if the prediction is correct.

"If you said, 'he/she is going to be a soccer player' while your baby was kicking away in the womb, this is the perfect venue to put your baby to the test," said Thunder General Manager Will Smith. "Regardless of how team USA does in their first game on June 12 (vs. England), we hope the fans come dressed in red, white and blue and ready to have some fun with us on June 13."

Only babies who are ages 7 months to 14 months on June 13 are eligible and any baby who walks will be disqualified. Each baby who is registered will receive four free tickets to the game for their family. To register your baby for the race, parents must email cj@trentonthunder.com as soon as possible. Only four entrants will be selected.

In addition to the "World Cup Baby Race", for the first time in franchise history, the team will give away Thunder soccer balls to the first 1,000 fans ages 5-15.

The Thunder conclude their series with the Portland Sea Dogs tonight at 7:05 pm at Waterfront Park. There will be post game fireworks thanks to RE/MAX of New Jersey. The team will face the Richmond Flying Squirrels (San Francisco Giants) in a three game weekend series starting Friday night.

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