Pink Fireworks Part Of Blowfish Opener
COLUMBIA, S.C. — When the Columbia Blowfish take the field in their 2014 season opener on May 28th at 7:05pm against the Gastonia Grizzlies, they’ll be decked out inpink sleeves and socks, and they’ll be swinging pink bats as they team up with the State Fair and the Midlands’ healthcare community.
Blowfish staff will hand out packets of forget-me-not seeds – the “seeds of hope” symbol at the heart of the Fair’s breast cancer awareness campaign – to all fans entering the gate, and a breast cancer survivor will throw out one of the Ceremonial First Pitches to get the season off to an up-beat start. The game will close with a rousing Pink Fireworks show, a first for Columbia!
Blowfish Announce Opening Day Roster
The Blowfish Baseball Club enters their 8th season in the Coastal Plain League next week with a powerful burst of energy and excitement! Second year Head Coach Jonathan Johnson expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s team. “We have a number of returnees from last season’s championship run plus some great additions. We’re looking to compete once again for the CPL Petitt Cup.” The University of South Carolina will be represented by returning starting infielder DC Arendas. USC Gamecock LHP Josh Regan will also be playing this season with the Blowfish along with infielder Matt Williams and RHP Reed Scott. Also returning this season Chase Shelton, College of Charleston along with Alan Staton from North Greenville University, who represented the Blowfish in the 2013 CPL All Star Game.
Click link for entire roster: r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp
Blowfish Partner To Help Promote Tunnel To Towers 5K Run & Walk
In addition, the Blowfish have teamed up this season, to help promote the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk of South Carolina supported by Lexington Medical Center which will be held on Friday September 19th at 7pm in Columbia. This event takes place in cities around the country and honors local first responders and military service members. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports military members who have been catastrophically injured in the line of duty through the Building for America’s Bravest program. Proceeds from each Tunnel to Towers event go to building smart homes for quadruple and triple amputees who were injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. At each Blowfish home game, fans will have an opportunity to register for the Tunnel to Towers 5k Run & Walk. For more information you can visit T2TRun.org.
The Coastal Plain League is the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 18th season in 2014, the CPL features 14 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. The CPL has had nearly 1,200 alumni drafted and 68 of those – including 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young winner Justin Verlander – make their Major League debut; while another notable alum, Russell Wilson, won Super Bowl XLVIII.
Opening night is Wednesday, May 28th at 7:05pm vs the Gastonia Rangers at Historic Capital City Stadium. Gates open at 6pm and it is the first “Discount Beverage Night” with $2.00 Bud Lights from 6-8pm. Tickets start at just $6.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids, seniors and military with an ID. For more information call 803-254-FISH (3474) or log onto:
