TL1 Corpus Christi Hooks

Whataburger Field: the Place to Be

Published on August 26, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Corpus Christi Hooks News Release


CORPUS CHRISTI - The 2015 Hooks season has flown by.

But... there's still time to catch the Boys of Summer at the Ballpark by the Bay! The final regular-season homestand features seven great games from Saturday, August 29 through Friday, September 4.

Opponents are San Antonio and Frisco. There's a lot going on, so let's get right to it:

Saturday, August 29, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-It's College Football Saturday at Whataburger Field; be sure to wear apparel of your favorite team and get ready to celebrate the upcoming season.

-Enjoy a college football-themed evening at Whataburger Field, from on-field contests to fight songs to a silent auction benefiting Special Olympics of South Texas.

-Your Coastal Bend Chevy Dealers present Hooks Ponchos to the first 2,500 fans.

-Javelina senior football players sign autographs on the concourse pregame; Texas A&M-Kingsville spirit groups will be in attendance.

-To order an exclusive Hooks/Javelinas hat and a Hooks vs. Missions reserved-seat ticket for just $20, contact Zach Kaddatz at 361-561-4714.

-Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try.

-National Anthem by Texas A&M-Kingsville vocal ensemble.

Radio partner: The Beach 96.5 FM

Sunday, August 30, Missions @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 4:30)

-All fans receive a 2016 Hooks Schedule Magnet from CPL Retail Energy.

-National Anthem by Jennifer Pena.

-H-E-B Kids Day; children run the bases postgame.

Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM

Monday, August 31, Missions @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.

-Former Flour Bluff High School standout Sydnie Blalack is honored as a Mrs Baird's Swing for Success scholarship recipient.

-At 6 p.m. in Kieschnick's Korner, check out an ice cream social and music from the Fellowship of Oso Creek Band as TLC Complete Care presents Faith & Family Night.

Radio partner: 106.5 FM The Shark

Tuesday, Sept. 1, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-Half-Price Group Night; call 361-561-HOOK (4665).

-It's AutoNation Family Night; 4 reserved-seat tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and parking with voucher from Monday's edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

-National Anthem by Luci Rodriguez.

Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi

Wednesday, Sept. 2, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-Whataburger Family Day; buy a ticket at the box office and get your kid's ticket free.

-Donate your gently-used clothing item to Goodwill near the main gates at the giant Whataburger fry box. In exchange, you'll get a new Hooks t-shirt, ticket voucher and special Whataburger coupon offer!

-Hooks outfielder Teoscar Hernandez will be presented with the 2015 Allstate Good Hands Award in pregame ceremonies.

-Arthritis Foundation Awareness Night, contact Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677 for details.

-Breast Cancer Awareness Night, presented in conjunction with Zeta Tau Alpha's Pink-Out. Call Zach Kaddatz at 361-561-4714 to learn more.

-National Anthem by Jennie Marie Moss.

Radio partner: KFTX-FM

Thursday, Sept. 3, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-It's Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Night, so wear your Islanders apparel to the game!

-Texas A&M-Corpus Christi spirit groups will be in attendance.

-To order an exclusive Hooks/Islanders hat and a Hooks vs. RoughRiders reserved-seat ticket for just $20, contact Tanner Twomey at 361-561-4718.

-Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), from Stripes.

-After 8:30 a.m. on the 3rd, go to the Stripes Facebook Page to learn the Stripes Thirsty Thursday Word of the Day. Later that day or night, repeat the word at the Whataburger Field Box Office and receive a free Hooks Thirsty Thursday reserved-seat or general admission ticket for each Thirsty Thursday ticket purchased.

-National Anthem by Stewart Mann.

Radio partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM

Friday, Sept. 4, RoughRiders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

-It's '90s Nickelodeon Night presented by Radiology Associates.

-Nickelodeon game-worn jersey auction runs from pregame through the sixth inning.

-One lucky fan wins Whataburger for a year!

-Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.

-Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Dance Off.

-National Anthem by Alex Brinkley.

Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3

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