The Wait is Almost Over!
CORPUS CHRISTI - It won't be long now.
Your Corpus Christi Hooks, who've established franchise victory standards in each of the last two seasons while qualifying for the Texas League playoffs, open the home portion of their 2014 schedule on April 10.
There's a lot going on at 734 East Port Avenue… and you'll want to be part of it!
Great promotions.
Great minor league prospects in the industry's top-rated Houston Astros player development system.
Great games.
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Click here to order tickets for our first homestand:
Thursday, April 10, Tulsa Drillers @ Hooks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open 5:40)
•Thirsty Thursday (discounted soda and beer), from Stripes.
•All fans receive a 2014 Hooks schedule magnet upon entry, compliments of CPL Retail Energy.
•Astros president and Hooks founder Reid Ryan tosses the ceremonial first pitch.
•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 10th, 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.
•Ninth annual Rockport-Fulton Night with the Hooks, contact Charlie Kovar at 361-561-4714.
•In what will be a regular feature this season, radio voice Chris Blake hosts the Hooks Pregame Show - delivered by Del Mar College - on-field from 6:35-6:50.
•Arrive early for formal 2014 team introductions.
•The Rockport-Fulton High School ROTC presents our nation's colors.
•National Anthem by Rockport-Fulton High School choir.
•Enjoy postgame fireworks from the Hooks.
Media partners: Classic Rock 104.5 FM and KRIS-TV
Friday, April 11, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open 5:40)
•Enjoy Friday Fireworks postgame, presented by Bud Light.
•Our 4 millionth fan comes through the gates!
•National Anthem by Jose Acevedo.
•Hooks College Scholarship Giveaway Night, presented by Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union.
•It's Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Night, call Amanda Pruett at 361-561-4697.
•Also contact Amanda for Moody High School Night.
•Sign up at Guest Services to compete in the Texas Lottery Scratch-Off Dance Off.
Media partners: K-99 and KIII-TV3
Saturday, April 12, Drillers @ Hooks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open 5:40)
•The first 1,750 fans receive a Hooks White Button-Down Jersey from CITGO.
•Texas League President Tom Kayser signs copies of his latest book, The Texas League Baseball Almanac, at Hook, Line & Sinker pregame. Kayser co-authored the book with David King.
•National Anthem by Westlake High School.
•NBC's "The Voice" contestant Clarissa Serna of Corpus Christi performs in a postgame concert.
Media partners: The Beach 96.5 FM & Telemundo
Sunday, April 13, Springfield Cardinals @ Hooks, 1:10 p.m. (gates open 11:40)
•Youth Sports Day presented by Whataburger, call Jeff Mackor at 361-561-4678.
•National Anthem by West Oso High School choir.
•H-E-B Kids' Day; children run the bases postgame.
Radio partners: KSAB-FM and KUNO-AM
Monday, April 14, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open 5:40)
•One-Dollar Hot Dogs & Soda, sponsored by Mrs Baird's.
•Hooks College Scholarship Giveaway Night, presented by Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union.
•It's Texas A&M-Kingsville Night, call Andy Steavens at 361-561-4677.
•Little Miss Kickball Night, contact Charlie Kovar at 361-561-4714.
•The 2014 Buccaneer Queens are recognized in pregame ceremonies.
•National Anthem by Lorissa Chapa.
Radio partner: 106.5 FM The Shark
Tuesday, April 15, Cardinals @ Hooks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open 5:40)
•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.
•Hooks College Scholarship Giveaway Night, presented by Gulf Coast Federal Credit Union.
•It's Del Mar College Night, call 361-561-4665 for details.
•Relay for Life Awareness Night, contact Amanda Pruett at 361-561-4697.
Media partners: Grande Communications and SportsRadio Corpus Christi