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Ninth Season of Hooks Baseball is Here

March 27, 2013

CORPUS CHRISTI - Baseball season has a rhythm all its own.

What do you love most about our grand game? Could be the sights, sounds and smells. Could be the way it brings family and friends together for relaxation and entertainment. Could be because it's played most every night.

Whatever your motivation, it's time to… "play ball!"

When home plate umpire Johnny Rios says those words next Wednesday evening, the ninth season of Hooks Baseball will be at hand.

Here's a look at homestand No. 1:

Wednesday, April 3, Islanders @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

Don't miss the historic first-ever meeting between Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and the Hooks, presented by the Caller-Times.
All fans receive a 2013 Hooks Schedule Magnet from CPL Retail Energy upon exit.
Whataburger Family Day, buy a ticket for yourself and get your kid's ticket free!
Donate your gently-used Hooks clothing item to Goodwill near the main gates at the giant Whataburger fry box. In exchange, you'll get a new Hooks t-shirt, ticket voucher and special Whataburger coupon offer!
Izzy the Islander throws out a ceremonial first pitch.
National Anthem by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi ROTC.

Radio partner: KFTX-FM

Thursday, April 4, Springfield Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), from Stripes.
All fans receive a 2013 Hooks schedule magnet upon exit, compliments of CPL Retail Energy.
After 8:30 a.m. on the 4^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.
Arrive early for formal 2013 team introductions.
National Anthem by Imagine That, a quartet.
Enjoy postgame fireworks from the Hooks.

Media partners: Classic Rock 104.5 FM and Time Warner Cable

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

Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
National Anthem by the Calallen High School Choir.
Lon Gonzalez, PA Voice of Whataburger Field, leads the 7^th-inning stretch.
Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Dance-Off.

Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3

Saturday, April 6, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

The first 2,500 fans receive a Hooks Orange Cap from Whataburger.
Real Life Fellowship presents a concert on the Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union RF Berm at 6 o'clock.
Faith & Family Night, contact Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677 for church group discounted tickets.
National Anthem by Ricardo Gandara.

Radio partner: The Beach 96.5 FM

Sunday, April 7, Tulsa Drillers @ Hooks, 1:05 p.m. (gates open 11:30)

The first 1,000 children 12-and-under receive a Hooks Kids Jersey from Coca-Cola.
Oso Pony League pregame parade at 12:30.
Sun Orthodontics Youth Sports Day, call Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678 for details.
National Anthem by Monica Nichols.
Visit the MiLB Take 25 table on the concourse, learn how the organization is raising awareness of missing and exploited children.
H-E-B Kids' Day; children run the bases postgame.

Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM

Monday, April 8, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
National Anthem by Jhonni Cavazos.
Little Miss Kickball Night; pregame parade at 6:30. Contact Cody Cozart or Charlie Kovar at 361-561-HOOK (4665).

Radio partner: 106.5 FM The Shark

Tuesday, April 9, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:05 p.m. (gates open 5:30)

Half-Price Group Night, presented by Champion Automotive; call
361-561-HOOK (4665) to learn more.
Champion of the Homestand is CCPD Officer of the Year Javier Cantu, who'll throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Visit the CCPD Mobile Museum on the service drive west of the ballpark.
National Anthem by Stephanie Rivera.
Grande Grand Prize Game postgame, proceeds benefit the American Heart Association; toss balls from the stands at $1 per try.

Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi