San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: April 30-May 6
SAN JOSE, CA- The San Jose Giants will be back at Municipal Stadium for a seven game homestand starting Tuesday, April 30 for a three game set against the Bakersfield Blaze before starting a four game series against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Tuesday is Facebook Fan Appreciation Night where all fans who "Like" the San Jose Giants on Facebook will get in free and the first 250 Facebook fans to the ballpark will receive a special foam finger. Postgame Fireworks will take place after Friday night's contest, while special Gigantes jerseys will be worn on Sunday as part of the Cinco De Mayo festivities.
Promotions and Special Events:
Facebook Fan Appreciation Night:
All fans who "Like" the San Jose Giants on Facebook, and provide proof at the box office, will get in free on Tuesday, April 30 and the first 250 Facebook fans to the ballpark will receive a special foam finger.
Merchant Night:
Fans should be on the lookout at local businesses and stores for complimentary tickets to the 7:00 PM game on Tuesday and the 12:05 PM game on Thursday, May 2 against the Bakersfield Blaze.
Ryan Cavan Rawlings Gold Glove Award Ceremony: On Wednesday, May 1 Minor League Baseball TM and Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc., will present San Jose Giants infielder Ryan Cavan with his 2012 Rawlings Gold Glove Award prior to the Giants facing the Bakersfield Blaze. After a tremendous season in the field with Double-A Richmond last year, Cavan was chosen as the best defensive second baseman in all of Minor League Baseball. The President of Minor League Baseball, Pat O'Conner, and representative Dave Fahrney from Rawlings will be on hand Wednesday to present Cavan with his Gold Glove Award.
OSH Merchant Night: Fans can pick up complimentary admission tickets to both Wednesday night's game and Thursday's day game at their local, participating OSH stores. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, while quantities last.
KRTY Family Friday: KRTY Family Friday is Friday, May 3. Fans can visit krty.com to print out their KRTY Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. In addition, check online for a special KRTY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Be sure to stop by the KRTY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Blossom Valley Pony Baseball: Friday's game will be followed be a Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza courtesy of Blossom Valley Pony Baseball.
Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: Fans can visit kezr.com to print out their Mix Family Four Pack for Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park on Saturday, May 4. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. In addition, check online for a special Mix Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.
Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of both Saturday and Sunday's games, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration and Gigantes Jerseys: In honor of Cinco De Mayo, on Sunday, May 5, the San Jose Giants will be wearing special Gigantes jerseys for their 1:00 PM game, which will be made available during an in-game silent auction. Winners will get to go on the field following the game and retrieve their jersey right off the respective player's back.
KBAY's Giant Sunday: Sunday is also a KBAY Giant Sunday. Fans can visit kbay.com to print out their KBAY Family Four Pack for Sunday's game. The Family Four Pack includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. In addition, check online for a special KBAY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Stauffer's® Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade: Join us every Sunday home game for the Stauffer's® Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade. Get here early to participate in the parade and "Play Like an Animal" courtesy of Stauffer's® Animal Crackers. Line up for the parade at the first base gate at 12:20 PM.
Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday with coupon from Mercury News: Fans can cut out the Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free coupon from Sunday's Mercury News and redeem it at the San Jose Giants Box Office. For every youth ticket purchased, fans will receive a free hot dog and soda. The coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. The offer allows for only one ticket per coupon.
Pepsi Pregame Clinic: Pepsi and the San Jose Giants have joined forces again this year to present a clinic an hour and a half prior to Sunday's game. Bring your glove and learn the fundamentals of baseball from a handful of San Jose Giants players. Please click here to register your child prior to the date of the clinic or day-of registration will begin at 10:30 AM. After the clinic, participants will watch the instructors put their words into action as the Giants take the field in California League action. For more information on the Pepsi Pregame Clinic, call (408) 297-1435.
State Farm Night: Fans looking to come to the 7:00 PM game on Monday, May 6 can visit local State Farm agencies to receive complimentary tickets. Visit sjgiants.com for a list of participating agents.
San Jose Giants Dugout Store Sidewalk Sale: The San Jose Giants Dugout Store is continuing their Sidewalk Sale throughout this homestand. Stop by and look for savings up to 50% off! Brands include NIKE, 47 Brand, New Era and Rawlings.
Ticket Information:
2013 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:
Box Seat - $16
Upper Reserved - $13
General Admission - $11
General Admission Youth/Senior/Active Military or Veteran with ID - $7
*General Admission tickets are NOT assigned seating. They are on a first come first serve basis in the stadium grandstand and bleachers.
Throughout the season, single game tickets will be available at the Box Office and over the phone at (408) 297-1435 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Tickets are also available online at sjgiants.com.
On the Airwaves:
Comcast Hometown Network Coverage: The San Jose Giants and Comcast Hometown Network have once again joined forces to bring fans an expanded schedule of 21 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2013 season. The games can be viewed live on Comcast Hometown Network Digital Channel 104 throughout most Northern California regions. Tune in and catch the action against the Bakersfield Blaze on Wednesday, May 1 and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Friday, May 3.
Watch on MiLB.TV: The San Jose Giants are once again on MiLB.TV for the 2013 season. Fans who cannot make it to Municipal Stadium can now enjoy all San Jose Giants home baseball games for a monthly subscription of $9.99 or purchase the 2012 yearly subscription for $39.99. All home games will be streamed live and also be available on demand. With a subscription fans will also receive access to more than 2,500 Minor League games so that they'll never miss a pitch, a prospect or a promotion. For more details and to sign up for their subscription, fans should log on to sjgiants.com and click on MiLB.TV.
Streaming Live: Every Giants game can be heard live on the San Jose Giants official website at sjgiants.com. Joe Ritzo is behind the microphone as the voice of the Giants. Fans can also find team information such as updated rosters, statistics, game notes, and news by visiting the website.
Listen at the ballpark on 92.9 FM: Listen to the game at the ballpark! Tune into 92.9 FM inside the main seating bowl at Municipal Stadium to listen to the live radio broadcast.
Listen on your mobile phone: San Jose Giants games are being streamed live on your mobile phone. Listen to every San Jose Giants game wherever you are. The San Jose Giants Mobile App is available to download now for FREE in the App StoreSM for your iPad® and iPhone® or the Android Marketplace.