Tides expand TV coverage

March 10, 2008

CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Channel 4 Hampton Roads, WSKY-TV is pleased to announce an expanded television package with the Norfolk Tides in 2008. The first game of the season will be the Tides home opener on Thursday, April 3 against the Buffalo Bisons, with a broadcast time of 7:00 pm.

After the "We are The 2008 Thursday, April 3 Tuesday, April 8 Saturday, April 26 Sunday, April 27 Saturday, May 3 Monday, May 5 Thursday, May 15 Friday, May 16 Sunday, June 15 Monday, June 16 Saturday, June 21 Sunday, June 22 Sunday, July 6 Monday July 7 Saturday, July 12 Sunday, July 13 Wednesday, August 6 7:00pm Thursday, August 7 Saturday, August 9 Sunday, August 10 "We are The Tides For further success of the 2007 season, WSKY-TV and the Norfolk Tides are excited about the opportunity to grow a partnership, thereby increasing the 2008 broadcast package to include 20 games.

proud to be working with the Norfolk Tides once again and to have the opportunity to bring an expanded package of live home and road games to fans in Hampton Roads" said Glenn Holterhaus WSKY-TV President / GM.

Broadcast Schedule is as follows:

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Buffalo Bisons

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester Red Wings

7:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Richmond Braves

2:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Richmond Braves

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Indianapolis Indians

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Louisville Bats

7:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Lehigh Valley IronPigs

1:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Scranton/WB Yankees

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Scranton/WB Yankees

5:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Durham Bulls

7:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Durham Bulls

7:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Pawtucket Red Sox

6:00pm Norfolk Tides vs. Pawtucket Red Sox

Norfolk Tides @ Columbus Clippers

7:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Columbus Clippers

7:00pm Norfolk Tides @ Toledo Mud Hens

6:30pm Norfolk Tides @ Toledo Mud Hens

thrilled to expand our television package with WSKY-TV this season" said Tides President Ken Young. "This is a fantastic opportunity for our team, and we are excited for the 2008 season to begin."

are entering into their second season as the top affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. For more information on the Tides, log onto www.norfolktides.com.

information please contact Ed Marlowe or Mary Stott at 757-382-0004.