Here We Go!

CORPUS CHRISTI - Your Corpus Christi Hooks begin their 11th season on the road tonight in Springfield, Missouri. That's a long way (14 hours by bus) from Corpus Christi and Whataburger Field.

But next Thursday, the Hooks begin their initial 2015 homestand against the Cardinals. It's an action-packed six games right out of the box.

Click here to order tickets for our first homestand. Here is a look at what's in store:

Thursday, April 16, Springfield Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

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

•As is tradition before each Hooks home opener, the starting nine participate in a memorial first pitch to honor those who've passed away during the off-season.

•After 8:30 a.m. on the 16th, 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.

•Tenth annual Rockport-Fulton Night with the Hooks, contact Amanda Pruett at 361-561-4697.

•Chris Blake returns for a second season to host the Hooks Pregame Show on-field at 6:30.

•Arrive early for formal 2015 team introductions.

•The Rockport-Fulton High School ROTC presents our nation's colors.

•National Anthem by Rockport-Fulton High School choir (88 strong).

•Enjoy postgame fireworks from the Hooks.

Radio partner: Classic Rock 104.5 FM

Friday, April 17, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

•It's a fun family Friday with the hilarious Zooperstars, presented by CPL Retail Energy.

•Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.

•National Anthem by the Kingsville ISD choir.

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

Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3

Saturday, April 18, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

•The first 1,750 fans receive a Hooks Light Blue George Springer Jersey from CITGO.

•National Anthem by Katrina and Emily Ceja

Radio partner: The Beach 96.5 FM

Sunday, April 19, Tulsa Drillers @ Hooks, 2:05 p.m. (gates open 12:30)

•Bark at the Park, presented by Emergency Pet Clinic. Looking for a special way to get your pooch out of the house? Call the Hooks at 361-561-4665 to inquire.

•Youth Sports Day presented by Whataburger, call Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678. Warning-track parade begins at 1:30.

•National Anthem by the London Middle and High School choirs.

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

Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM

Monday, April 20, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

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

•Faith & Family Night, with entertainment provided by the Family First Church Worship Band in Kieschnick's Korner at 5:45.

•It's Refugio County Night, call Amanda Pruett at 361-561-4697.

•Gregory-Portland's Brooke DeGaish is honored as the first 2015 Mrs Baird's Swing for Success scholarship recipient.

•National Anthem by Ally Coscetti.

Radio partner: 106.5 FM The Shark

Tuesday, April 21, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

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

•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 Jewel Benn.

Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi