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Water Awareness Night Highlights San Jose Giants Homestand May 14-20

May 11, 2010 - California League (CalL1)
San Jose Giants News Release


SAN JOSE, CA- The San Jose Giants kick off a seven-day, eight-game homestand Friday, May 14th at 7:00 PM. San Jose Water Co. "Water Awareness Night" is scheduled to lead things off on Friday, followed by a Fireworks Extravaganza. On Tuesday, May 18th, the Giants will play a doubleheader against Visalia. Come on out and experience a week of San Jose Giant baseball.

Promotions and Special Events:

Water Awareness Night/Fireworks Extravaganza: Friday, May 14th San Jose Water Co. and the San Jose Giants are teaming up to promote water conservation at the 9th annual Water Awareness Night. San Jose Water Co. will have various displays set up at the entrance to the park, including games for the kids and conservation information for the adults. In addition, San Jose Water Co. will sponsor a Fireworks Extravaganza immediately following the game. Tickets are going fast so make sure to visit the San Jose Giants Box Office or call (408) 297-1435 to reserve your seats.

KFOX Family Friday: Friday is also another KFOX Family Friday. In addition to enjoying some great baseball, KFOX Family Fridays offer fans the opportunity to hang out with the KFOX roadies, win some great KFOX prizes and redeem the KFOX Family Four Pack of tickets which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. Fans can print out their KFOX Family Friday ticket coupons online by visiting www.kfox.com or www.sjgiants.com. Visit the San Jose Giant's website for more details.

Pepsi Pre-Game Kid's Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces to present a Pre-Game Clinic prior to the Giants game on Saturday, May 15th. Bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. Registration begins at 3:30 PM at the front entrance. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take on the Bakersfield Blaze. For more information on the Pepsi Pre-Game Clinic, call (408) 297-1435 or visit www.sjgiants.com.

Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: On Saturday, May 15th, the San Jose Giants and Mix 106.5 will team up to present fans with Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park. Fans can download their Mix Family Four Packs online at www.kezr.com and www.sjgiants.com and present them at the San Jose Giants Box Office to receive four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33.

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

Pepsi Pre-Game Kid's Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants will host a second Pre-Game Clinic on Sunday, May 16th. Registration begins at 11:30 AM at the front entrance. For more information on the Pepsi Pre-Game Clinic, call (408) 297-1435 or visit www.sjgiants.com.

94.5 KBAY's Giant Sunday: New in 2010 is the 94.5 KBAY's Giant Sunday. Fans can download their Family Four Pack or Buy One Get One Free ticket coupons online at www.kbay.com and present them at the San Jose Giants Box Office. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth and enter to win great prizes.

Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free: Every Sunday home game is Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday. Fans can cut out the Kids Eat Free coupon from the 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. Fans must present the coupon at the time of purchase. The offer allows for only one ticket per coupon.

State Farm Night: The second State Farm Night of the season is Monday, May 17th. Fans can visit local State Farm agencies to receive complimentary tickets to San Jose Giants games on designated State Farm Nights. Below is a list of the State Farm Nights this season:

State Farm Nights:

Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00 PM vs. the Modesto Nuts Tuesday, July 20th at 7:00 PM vs. the Stockton Ports Monday, August 23rd at 7:00 PM vs. the Stockton Ports Sunday, September 5th at 5:00 PM vs. the Visalia Rawhide

Doubleheader: Tuesday, May 18th, the San Jose Giants and Visalia Rawhide will play a doubleheader at Municipal Stadium. Game one is set for 5:30 PM with gates opening at 4:30 PM. Game two will start following the conclusion of game one. Both games will be seven-inning contests.

Merchant Night: The Tuesday doubleheader will be another Merchant Night. Be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to Tuesday's games against Visalia.

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Tuesday, May 18th, bring a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the Municipal Stadium Box Office for a steal of a deal. Buy one ticket and get one free from KRAFT Singles! Only the wrapper is required.

OSH Merchant Night: The Merchant Night festivities continue Wednesday, May 19th with the return of Orchard Supply Hardware Merchant Night. Fans can pick up free admission tickets at participating OSH stores one week prior to selected dates. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, while quantities last. Below is a list of participating OSH stores:

Tickets available at the following locations only (1 week prior to game)

720 W. San Carlos St., San Jose

3000 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose

1130 Branham Lane, 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

Education Day: The Giants are excited to announce the return of Education Day, taking place on Thursday, May 20th. Several local schools and students will ascend on Municipal Stadium to learn math, science, language arts and baseball. Over 500 kindergarten through eighth grade students will enjoy pre-game activities centered around various educational themes. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, please call (408) 297-1435, extension 22.

KRTY Country Thursday: Thursday, May, 20th is KRTY Country Thursday at Municipal Stadium. Be sure to stop by the KRTY booth to check out the KRTY live broadcast and enter to win great prizes. Fans can visit www.krty.com or www.sjgiants.com to print out their KRTY Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $33. In addition, fans can check online for a special KRTY/San Jose Giants Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Visit www.sjgiants.com for future KRTY Country Thursdays.

OSH Merchant Night: Thursday, May 20th is also another OSH Merchant Night. Be sure to be on the lookout at local OSH stores for tickets to the day game on May 20th.

Ticket Information:

2010 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:

Box Seat - $15

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 www.sjgiants.com.

On the Airwaves:

Comcast Coverage: The San Jose Giants and Comcast have joined forces to bring fans an expanded schedule of 24 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2010 season. The games can be viewed live on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104 throughout most Northern California regions. Friday, May 14th will be televised against the Bakersfield Blaze. Tune in and catch Joe Ritzo call all the action.

The LIVE games will be replayed several times 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, 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 "Local Sports."

Streaming Live: Every Giants game can be heard live on the San Jose Giants official website at www.sjgiants.com. Joe Ritzo will be behind the microphone for his seventh season as the voice of the Giants and fans can also find team information such as updated rosters, statistics, game notes, and news by visiting the website. Before heading out to Municipal Stadium, make sure to check out the Stadium A to Z guide for information regarding tickets, parking and ballpark events.

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