Welcome Back!

CORPUS CHRISTI - Alrighty, our boys are ALMOST home.

While they were out capturing the Texas League South Division first-half title and qualifying for the playoffs for the fourth time since 2012, perhaps you were catching up on summer projects or even taking a little vacation.

Now it's time to refocus. The Hooks will be home in eight days. Are you ready?

Click here to order tickets for Homestand No. 6. Here's a game-by-game breakdown:

 

Thursday, June 30, Springfield Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:35)

•The first 2,000 fans take home a Hooks Camo Cap from IBC Bank.

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

•Military Appreciation Night; Patriot Guard Riders present the colors and representatives of each service branch combine on a ceremonial first pitch.

•After 8:30 a.m. on the 30^th, go to the Stripes Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/stripesstores 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 Frank Reyna.

Radio partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM

 

Friday, July 1, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 6:05)

•Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.

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

Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3

 

Saturday, July 2, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:35)

•The first 2,000 fans receive a Hooks Patriotic Cap from Ainsworth Trucking.

•Mike Shaw Automotive presents postgame fireworks for the first of three consecutive nights!

•National Anthem by Francisco de los Santos.

Radio partner: BIG 93.9

 

Sunday, July 3, Tulsa Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 6:05)

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

•Postgame fireworks from Mike Shaw Automotive.

•National Anthem by all fans a cappella.

Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM

 

Monday, July 4, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 6:05)

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

•Postgame fireworks from Mike Shaw Automotive.

•National Anthem by Mariachi Mexicanisimo.

Radio partner: 106.5 The Shark

 

Tuesday, July 5, Drillers @ Hooks, 6:05 p.m. (gates open 5:05)

•Half-Price Group Night; call 361-561-HOOK (4665) to learn more.

•It's Mike Shaw Automotive Family Night; 4 reserved-seat tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and parking - a $78 value for $30 - with coupon from previous Sunday or Monday edition of the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. Look for the Mike Shaw Automotive wrap or insert.

•National Anthem by Katrina Ceja.

Radio partner: SportsRadio Corpus Christi (103.3 FM - 96.1 FM - 1230 AM)