Hens To Kick Off 2008 Season On Thursday, April 3rd
The three-time defending International League West champions will be back in town soon - Opening Day is Thursday, April 3 at 5:00 PM. From Thursday, April 3 to Sunday, April 6 at Fifth Third Field, the Toledo Mud Hens will officially celebrate their return with numerous activities and giveaways. Local children will be participating in many of the listed activities.
Here is a schedule of events for the Opening Weekend (schedule is subject to change)
Thursday, April 3-Opening Day with the first pitch at 5:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 3:00 PM.
4:36 Fans will be treated to a 2007 season highlight video
4:38 Player introductions (both teams will be introduced & line up on base lines)
4:48 Ceremonial First Pitch (Tim Berta – Bluffton Baseball)
4:52 National Anthem & Fly Over (180th Fighter Wing)
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
Friday, April 4-Opening Night with the first pitch at 7:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 6:00 PM.
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
Saturday, April 5-First pitch at 7:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 6:00 PM.
-Fans will receive a 2008 Hens Magnetic Schedule upon exit (compliments of ABC Warehouse)
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2006 mini-pennant)
Sunday, April 6-“Kids Opening Day” - First pitch at 2:00 PM versus the Durham Bulls. Gates open at 1:00 PM.
-Raising of the IL West Division championship banner (pre-game)
-Pre-game autographs (2 players) from 1:15-1:45
-Meet Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 – chance to win a Nintendo Wii!
-Face-painting and balloon twisting on the main concourse
-Applebee’s Kids Run The Bases (post-game)
Monday, April 7 – First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2005 replica Governors’ Cup trophy)
Tuesday, April 8 – First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 500 fans receive a 2006 ceramic championship ring)
Wednesday, April 9 – First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 1,000 fans receive a 2006 All-Star tin)
Thursday, April 10 – First pitch at 6:30 PM versus the Charlotte Knights. Gates open at 5:30 PM.
-Spring Cleaning Night (1st 5,000 fans receive a school folder or 2007 team photo)
**All games can be heard on Fox Sports Radio 1230 AM
**All games April 3-8 will air live on BCSN
Press Release Contact Name: Jason Griffin
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: (419) 725-4371
Organization Name: Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club
Website or Link: www.mudhens.com
Organization Address: Toledo, OH