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August 15, 2022 - Carolina League (CarL)
Down East Wood Ducks News Release


Kinston, N.C. - The Down East Wood Ducks are coming off a series win (5-2) against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The Wood Ducks will be starting a fresh, six-game series with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (21-21), the Class-A Affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.

Tuesday, August 16: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 17: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 18: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 7:00 pm

Friday, August 19: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 7:00 pm

Saturday, August 20: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 5:00 pm

Sunday, August 21: Wood Ducks vs Pelicans: 1:00 pm

The Pelicans have five of the top 30 prospects in the Chicago Cubs' system according to MLB.com. This includes one left-handed pitcher, Drew Gray, two in-fielders, James Triantos, and Moises Ballesteros and two outfielders, Kevin Alcantara and Christian Franklin.

Most recently the Pelicans are coming off a series loss (2-4) against the Columbia Fireflies.

TUESDAY: Every Tuesday game Starbucks is giving 50 Wood Ducks tickets to a local non-profit.

This year's recipient is the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plains!

WEDNESDAY: Wednesdays this season are Wine-Down Wednesday, with half price all wines.

THURSDAY: Thirsty Thursdays are back this year, with $1 Natural Lights.

FRIDAY: Every Friday is Mother Earth Friday! Mother Earth Beer is only $4 all night long and you can receive $2 off any game ticket when you present an empty beer can at the box office on the night of the game. The Wood Ducks are giving away a co-branded Wood Ducks and ECU hat to the first 1,000 fans sponsored by Pepsi. Cliff Godwin will be throwing out the first pitch.

SATURDAY: Saturdays this year are all Pepsi Saturdays and there is a giveaway away every Saturday this season.

Fans can bring any Pepsi can or bottle to the box office on the day of the game and receive $2 off a game ticket. This Saturday is the first 1,000 fans will receive a ECU themed Wood Ducks t-shirt sponsored by Piggly Wiggly.

SUNDAY: Every Sunday this year is dogs & dogs day.

We have $1 hot dogs all day long on Sundays. Dogs get in the ballpark for $1. Bring your furry friend and enjoy dogs and dog's day at the ballpark sponsored by Riverbank Animal Hospital and Friendly Mart Food Stores.

Fans can purchase tickets on woodducksbaseball.com, by calling the Wood Ducks Team Offices at (252) 686-5164 or in person at the Wood Ducks Team Offices located at Grainger Stadium.

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