EL1 New Hampshire Fisher Cats

What's Coming Up With The Fisher Cats

Published on July 2, 2009 under Eastern League (EL1)
New Hampshire Fisher Cats News Release


SPEND FOURTH OF JULY WITH THE FISHER CATS, THE FUTURE SOX AND FIRWORKS!!! Are you looking for something to do for Fourth of July weekend? Well, look no further.

You can catch two outstanding Fourth of July Fireworks Shows courtesy of Atlas Fireworks this weekend at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

Secondly, some of the nation's best collegiate players will take the field on Sunday, July 5, with a showdown between Team USA and the NECBL All-Stars at 2:45pm. Following that game is the regularly scheduled 6:35 pm Fisher Cats-Sea Dogs game, and you can be part of the entire event with one ticket!

Thirdly, you can take part in one of the most exciting promotions this season with the Independence Day Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, July 4.

Also in this newsletter, you can learn how to get FREE FOOD with the purchase of four tickets, the Fisher Cats in the Eastern League All-Star game, the online auction for PMC game worn jerseys, two exciting group nights, special rates on parking at the Center of NH Parking Garage and two exciting Citizens Bank promotions (including the second installment of Kids Run the Show).

Read on for more information.

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS, FUTURE RED SOX, TEAM USA, NH PRIMARIES COMING THIS WEEKEND

Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and the future Red Sox at the ballpark. Your Fisher Cats, the future Blue Jays, will host the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, from Saturday, July 4 to Monday, July 6 at Merchantsauto.com Stadium. The series features two Atlas FIREWORKS Shows, and is capped off with a special 12:05pm Camp Day featuring a Safari-theme for the day game.

Your New Hampshire Primaries will make their return to action on Saturday, July 4, against the Sea Dogs at 7:05pm. Also before the game be part of the Independence Day Hot Dog Eating Contest, and post game make sure and catch a Fourth of July Fireworks Show courtesy of Atlas FIREWORKS.

On Sunday, July 5, you can catch two great games for the price of one! Don't miss the opportunity to check out the Major League stars of tomorrow - TWICE. The Team USA collegiate team will take on the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Stars (NECBL) at 2:45pm, and the Fisher Cats and Sea Dogs game will start at 6:35pm. One ticket allows you the chance to see two great baseball games, along with another Fourth of July Fireworks Show courtesy of Atlas FIREWORKS after the Fisher Cats and Sea Dogs game. Click HERE for tickets

The series comes to an end on Monday with a special Camp Day with a new Safari twist to it. The game features the Wildlife Encounters Zoo and the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, and the performers from Alegria Cirque du Soleil will be on-hand to visit with the crowd. Game time is 12:05pm. . Make sure to catch the Alegria Cirque du Soleil July 8-12 at the Verizon Wireless Arena.

You can also enjoy the Fisher Cats Entertainment Experience by calling the ticket office at (603) 641-2005 ext. 2 or by visiting the ballpark Monday-Friday from 9:30am-5:00pm or Saturday from 9:30am. You can also visit the ticket office during every home game.

FOUR TICKETS WITH FREE FOOD STARTING AT $30!

You can get free food with the purchase of four tickets.

That's right; you can enjoy a Fisher Cats game and feed your group of four starting at just $30. That's less than a tank of gas!!

You get four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips and four drinks and it starts at just $30 on select dates. The dates include July 20-21, July 27-30, August 4-5, August 18-19 and August 25-26. The package is available for all other games for just $40.

. FISHER CATS HOT DOG EATING CONTEST ON SATURDAY, JULY 4 - SIGN UP TODAY

Can you eat 10 hot dogs in one sitting without breaking a sweat?

Don't miss out on the Fisher Cats Hot Dog Eating Contest on Saturday, July 4, at Merchantsauto.com Stadium.

The Fisher Cats are looking for contestants to show their hot-dog-eating-prowess. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be the champion.

Contact Joel Leroy at (603) 641-2005 ext. 111 or e-mail jleroy@nhfishercats.com to reserve your spot today. BID ONLINE FOR PAN-MASS CHALLENGE JERSEYS BEFORE THE GAME ON SATURDAY, JULY 18

Bid on your favorite Fisher Cats game-worn jersey before it is even worn! The specially-designed Pan-Mass Challenge and Team Emma's Enchantment purple jerseys will be worn on Saturday, July 18, when the Fisher Cats take on the Connecticut Defenders at 7:05pm. All proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit PMC.

Make sure and use promo code "pmc" when purchasing tickets for any game and $3 from every ticket will go back to the Pan-Mass Challenge and Team Emma's Enchantment.

EXCITING GROUP NIGHTS AHEAD - READ ON!

The Fisher Cats annual Jewish Pride Night is coming Thursday, July 16 at 7:05pm. Your Jewish organization can be part of the festivities and also take in a post-game Atlas FIREWORKS Show. Special Kosher food will also be available for the night. Click HERE for more information.

If your Jewish organization is interested in coming out as a group, contact the Fisher Cats Group Sales Department at (603) 641-2005 ext. 161 or e-mail groupsales@nhfishercats.com.

Also the first Faith and Family Day at the ballpark will take place on Sunday, July 19 at 7:05pm. Bring out your church group and take part in a pre-game discussion with players on their faith and how it impacts their professional careers.

Contact the Fisher Cats Group Sales Department at (603) 641-2005 ext. 161 or e-mail groupsales@nhfishercats.com to participate. "CITIZENS BANK KIDS RUN THE SHOW" RETURNS THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 Due the incredible popularity of the first ever Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show Night on June 6, the Fisher Cats have announced a second installment of Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show for Thursday, August 27.

Children ages 6-to-16 can sign up for the Citizens Bank Kids Run the Show Night by clicking HERE. The registration is only available online and closes on Monday, July 31 at 11:59pm. Children who registered for the June 6 event will need to re-register for the August 27 game in order to be considered for participation.

Your child can be a General Manager, a Radio Announcer or Ticket Taker for the day, among many other roles!

GET $5 PARKING AT THE CENTER OF NH PARKING GARAGE WITH YOUR FISHER CATS TICKET!!! The Fisher Cats have partnered with the Center of NH Parking Garage to offer a special parking rate for all games.

Fisher Cats fans simply need to present a valid Fisher Cats ticket upon departure of the garage, and their parking will only cost $5.

CITIZENS BANK STRIKING OUT HUNGER ON MONDAY, JULY 6

Be sure to bring a non-perishable canned fruit to the Monday, July 6, 12:05pm game between your Fisher Cats and the future Red Sox, the Portland Sea Dogs!

When you drop your item off right outside the stadium gates you'll receive a special "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" Box Seat Voucher for a 2009 Monday-Wednesday regular season game (excludes Portland Sea Dogs games).

Be one of the first 101 fans to donate, and take advantage of the deal for just $1.01.

Come cheer on the Fisher Cats and help Strike Out Hunger! DOPIRAK, JEROLOMAN AND GONZALEZ TO REPRESENT FISHER CATS IN EASTERN LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME

The votes have been tallied and the rosters are now set for the 2009 Eastern League All-Star Game. 1B/DH Brian Dopirak, C Brian Jeroloman and RHP Rey Gonzalez have been chosen to represent your Fisher Cats in Trenton, NJ, on Wednesday, July 15, at Waterfront Park.

Dopirak, 25, leads the league in home runs (18), RBI (58) and extra-base hits (43); he ranks second in hits (92) and doubles (24); his .589 slugging percentage (3rd) and .315 batting average (8th) also rank in the EL's top 10. In addition, Dopirak leads the Fisher Cats in games (77), at-bats (292), runs (38) and OPS. (.966).

Gonzalez, 23, has posted a 3-5 record in 14 starts with a 3.18 ERA, which ranks best among all Fisher Cats' starters. The right-hander also sports a club-leading 1.16 WHIP and leads the team in quality starts (9).

Jeroloman earned an Eastern League All-Star nod for the second consecutive year. The 24-year-old has thrown out a Northern Division-leading 23 runners attempting to steal with a stellar .397 caught-stealing success rate (23 for 58). He is batting .251 with four homers and 16 RBI.

You can listen to the Fisher Cats on the state-wide Fisher Cats Radio Network! All of the games can be heard on the flagship station, WGIR 610 AM, in Manchester. Network affiliates are WGIN 930 AM (Rochester), WSMN 1590 AM (Nashua), WEEY 93.5 FM (Keene), and WTSL 1400 AM/94.3 FM (Hanover).

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