Final Series of Regular Season Starts Tonight

Game Time: 5:00pm (Game 1)      Gates Open: 4:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Kid's Giveaway Tonight
The first 500 Kids 13 and Under will get a Back to School Backpack as they enter the ballpark on Friday, August 31.

Extra! Extra!
Tonight is the final St. Petersburg Times Family Friday of 2007.

Yesterday's Game
The Clearwater Threshers came from behind to beat the Dunedin Blue Jays 7-3 thanks to sixth inning home runs from Jeremy Slayden (13) and Jake Blalock (5). Blalock went three for three on the night and was just a triple short of the cycle. Brian Burgamy added his seventh home run of the season in the seventh inning and Clay Harris hit his 10th home run of the year in the eighth inning. J.J. Trujillo (3-0) picked up the win in relief of Nate Johnson.

Giveaways Galore
There will be plenty of giveaways at the ballpark on Saturday, September 1. Be sure to be one of the first 1,500 fans through the gates so that you receive the 2007 Clearwater Threshers Team Photo.

Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, September 1.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, September 2! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!

Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.

Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.

Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight. Win out, and Clearwater is in the playoffs!

Current Standings
The Threshers (40-25) and Dunedin Blue Jays (41-26) are tied atop the West Division. The Tampa Yankees (39-26) are just a half game behind.

Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (5) - Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.

Dunedin (3) - They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.

Tampa (4) - They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.

Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).

Tickets for a potential playoff game on Tuesday, September 4 at Bright House Networks Field are on-sale now. If you do purchase a ticket and we do not make the playoffs, you will able to return your ticket for a credit. The deadline to return will be October 31, 2007.

Final Shot against the Blue Jays Tonight

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Tonight's starting pitcher is Nate Johnson.

Quench your Thirst
Tonight is our last Thirsty Thursday of 2007. Thirsty Thursday, where all drinks are 2 for 1.

Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
Tonight is the last Silver Sharks Night of the 2007 season. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.

Special Thursday Giveaway
Bright House Networks is sponsoring the Threshers replica jersey giveaway on Thursday, August 30. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will get this great item!

Yesterday's Game
Clearwater's three-run third inning was just enough to beat Dunedin on Wednesday. The final score was 4-2. The game started at 9:30pm after a two and a half hour rain delay. Andrew Cruse (4-2) picked up the win after giving up three hits and one run in seven innings. He also struck out six. Jason Donald and John Urick both had two hits, including a double (20,14).

Grounds Crew Honored
The winners of the 2007 Florida State League Sports Turf Awards were announced by the Florida State League office on Wednesday, August 29. The Clearwater Threshers won the best overall award for the fourth year in a row. In addition, Opie Cheek was named Florida State League Sports Turf Manager of the Year for the fourth year in a row. Bright House Networks Field placed first in all eleven categories. The awards are given out based on a survey of Field Managers, Pitching Coaches and Umpires.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight.

Current Standings
The Dunedin Blue Jays (41-25) stand atop the West Division. The Threshers (39-25) are one game back, while the Tampa Yankees (39-26) are just a half game behind the Threshers.

Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (6) - The Threshers face Dunedin tonight. Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.

Dunedin (4) - See above. They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.

Tampa (5) - They travel to Lakeland tonight. They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.

Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).

Tickets for a potential playoff game on Tuesday, September 4 at Bright House Networks Field are on-sale now. If you do purchase a ticket and we do not make the playoffs, you will able to return your ticket for a credit. The deadline to return will be October 31, 2007.

Huge Game Tonight versus Blue Jays

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 4:30pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Tonight's starting pitcher is Andrew Cruse.

Dollar Dogs
Got a buck? Get a hot dog.

Happy Hour
Drop by Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion tonight and take advantage of some great drink specials. Ladies drink free from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Road Trip Recap
The Threshers made a quick trip over the bridge to Tampa on Wednesday, August 22 and lost to the Yankees 8-4. Brad Harman, Jeremy Slayden, Matt Thayer, and PJ Antoniato each had two hits. Scott Mathieson made a rehab start and struck out two in two innings.

The Threshers went down the street to Dunedin and swept a doubleheader on Thursday, August 23. Brad Harman had three hits and five RBIs to lead the Threshers to a 12-7 win in Game One. Freddy Garcia made a rehab start and gave up just two hits in three innings. Game Two was much closer, with the Threshers winning by a score of 3-2. Brad Harman was two for two, while Jason Donald had two RBIs. John Suomi provided the rest of the offense with a solo home run (2).

The Threshers traveled back to Dunedin on Friday, August 24 and were beat 6-5 despite two home runs from Brian Burgamy (5) and a blast from Jason Donald (8). Lou Marson and Jake Blalock each also had two hits on the night.

Rain was an issue on the Threshers trip to Ft. Myers. The Threshers ended up playing one game on Sunday and two on Monday. The Threshers lost on Sunday, August 26 by a score of 3-1 despite Zac Stott's four strikeouts in five innings and Jeremy Slayden's RBI double.

The Threshers swept the Miracle in a doubleheader on Monday, August 27. Matt Thayer and Brian Burgamy provided the offense to lead the Threshers to a 9-2 win. Thayer was three for four with two runs scored while Burgamy was two for four and hit his sixth home run of the year. He also had three RBIs in the game. Andrew Carpenter picked up his record-breaking 16th win in Game Two by throwing a seven-inning perfect game. He struck out seven. Brad Harman provided all the offense with an RBI double and his 12th HR of the year.

Quench your Thirst
Tomorrow is our last Thirsty Thursday of 2007. Thirsty Thursday, where all drinks are 2 for 1.

Silver Sharks Club Meets Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last Silver Sharks Night of the 2007 season. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.


Special Thursday Giveaway
Bright House Networks is sponsoring the Threshers replica jersey giveaway on Thursday, August 30. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will get this great item!


Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July and August, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on both nights will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Playoff Picture
The Threshers are still chasing that elusive playoff berth and have it in sight.

Current Standings
The Dunedin Blue Jays (41-24) stand atop the West Division. The Threshers (38-25) are two games back, while the Tampa Yankees (38-26) are just a half game behind the Threshers.

Remaining Schedule (number of games left in parentheses)
Clearwater (7) - The Threshers face Dunedin on Wednesday and Thursday. Lakeland comes in on Friday for five games in three days to close the regular season.

Dunedin (5) - See above. They close with three home games against Ft. Myers.

Tampa (6) - They travel to Lakeland on Wednesday and Thursday. They close their season with four games in three days at Sarasota.

Playoff Schedule
The first round of the playoffs will pit the winner of the first half (Sarasota) with the winner of the second half. The second half winner will host Game One which is scheduled for Tuesday, September 4. Sarasota will host Game Two on Wednesday, September 5 and Game Three on Thursday, September 6 (if necessary).

FIL Roster and Schedule Released

The Florida Instructional League Schedule and Roster has been released.

The Blue Jays, Pirates, Yankees, and Devil Rays organizations make up the rest of the Northern Division of the FIL.

Home Games for the FIL Phillies will be played at Bright House Networks Field.

The FIL Phillies have home games on:
Tuesday (9/25)
Thursday (9/27)
Friday (9/28)
Saturday (9/29)
Monday (10/1)
Wednesday (10/3)
Thursday (10/4)
Monday (10/8)
Thursday (10/11)
Saturday (10/13)
Tuesday (10/16)

Monday-Friday games start at 1:00pm, while Saturday games start at 10:00am.

Current Clearwater Threshers on the FIL Phillies roster include: Andrew Carpenter, Jason Donald, and Brad Harman.

Former Clearwater Threshers on the FIL Phillies roster include: Carlos Carrasco, Tuffy Gosewisch, Welinson Baez, Dominic Brown, and Arlon Quiroz.

Carpenter Throws Seven-Inning Perfect Game

Andrew Carpenter picked up his record-breaking 16th win in style yesterday throwing a seven-inning perfect game.

For the full story please check the Official Site.

Other stories from Carpenter's perfect game can be found at MiLB.com, the Naples Daily News, and the Philadelphia Daily News.

Lou Marson to play in Arizona Fall League

Lou Marson has been placed on the roster of the Peoria Saguaros in the Arizona Fall League.

The Arizona Fall League is comprised of six teams and is owned and operated by Major League Baseball. This will be the 16th season of the AFL. The season starts on October 9 and the Championship Game is scheduled for November 17.

The Saguaros roster is made up of players from the Phillies, Dodgers, Marlins, Padres, and Tigers. Home games are played at the Peoria Sports Complex.

Former Threshers on the Saguaros roster include Joe Bisenius, J.A. Happ, Scott Mathieson, Josh Outman, Mike Costanzo, and Greg Golson.

Former Thresher Zagurski to Undergo Surgery Today

Former Threshers pitcher Mike Zagurski is scheduled to have surgery on his right hamstring today in Pittsburgh.

The Pittsburgh Steelers team physician, Dr. Jim Bradley, is scheduled to perform the surgery.

Zagurski will miss the rest of the season.

Have you noticed any changes?

As many of you might have noticed over the past couple of weeks, this blog has undergone several changes.

Below is a list of most of the changes (not in any particular order).

Please let me know what you think about the changes in the comments.

(1) Header changed from text to a graphical header

(2) Changed background color plus added a logo

(3) Changed foreground color

(4) Added the Share on Facebook button

(5) Added Photo of the Day

(6) Added Chase for the Playoffs plus link to FSL Standings

(7) Added Home Game Countdown plus links to Threshers schedule plus promo schedule

(8) Added the ability to subscribe to our feed by email

(9) Brought our Twitter updates straight to the site

(10) Brought our Google Calendar straight to the site

(11) Streamlined our links

Again, please let me know what you think about the changes in the comments.

Fan Appreciation Night Extended to Fan Appreciation Weekend

The Clearwater Threshers will be capping off the season with a five-game homestand that lasts from Wednesday, August 29 through Sunday, September 2.

Our usual Fan Appreciation Night has been extended and will now be known as Fan Appreciation Weekend.

A replica jersey giveaway sponsored by Bright House Networks has been added to the promotional schedule for Thursday, August 30.

On Friday, August 31, Kids 13 and under will receive a back-to-school backpack.

Another late add to the promotional schedule comes on Saturday, September 1. Team Photos will be given away to the first 1,500 fans.

Last Lil' Anglers Night of 2007

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Play Catch
Parent-Kid Catch returns for the last time this year tonight starting at 6:20pm.

Yesterday's Game
The Threshers led the Yankees 3-0, 6-4, and 7-6 but still lost the game on Monday night by a score of 8-7. Brian Burgamy, Matt Thayer, Jeremy Slayden, and Jason Donald each had two hits. Slayden hit his 12th home run of the year in the first inning, while Brad Harman hit his eleventh home run in the fourth. The game lasted three hours and thirteen minutes.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 and September 1 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Final Feeding Frenzy Tonight

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

It's a Frenzy
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes, Pete & Shorty's, Boston Market, and Buffalo Wild Wings are tonight's guest restaurants. This is the final Feeding Frenzy of the 2007 season.

Road Trip Recap
The Threshers fell to the Sarasota Reds on Friday by a score of 4-3 in 12 innings. Jake Blalock and Clay Harris both had two hits on the night.

Saturday's game was rained out, and was played as part of a doubleheader (2 seven-inning games) on Sunday. The Threshers won Game 1 by a score of 7-3. Scott Mathieson started the game as part of his rehab. Brad Harman and Clay Harris both had two hits in the game. The Threshers were shutout 3-0 in Game 2 despite Brad Harman's two doubles.

Updated 11:35am: Read Friday's game recap from Phil Denis in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Play Catch
Parent-Kid Catch returns tomorrow starting at 6:20pm.

Former Thresher Update
Pete Shier and Luke Lockwood are currently playing for the Camden Riversharks. The Riversharks play in the independent Atlantic League.

Shier is batting .275 in 55 games, while Lockwood has struck out 18 in eight starts.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31. There is also the potential for an additional doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on a date to be determined. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Enjoy Thirsty Thursday at the Ballpark

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Quench your Thirst
Tonight is a Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.

Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
Tonight is a Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.

Yesterday's Game(s)
The Threshers swept another doubleheader against the Flying Tigers.

Andrew Carpenter picked up his league-leading 14th win in Game 1 giving up only one run and five hits in seven innings (complete-game). Brian Burgamy and Jeremy Slayden both had two hits in the contest, while John Urick and Matt Thayer each had RBIs which helped lead to the 2-1 win.

Cory Willey struck out three and gave up only one hit in two innings of relief in Game 2 and picked up his sixth victory of the season. Brad Harman, Matt Thayer, and Jeremy Slayden provided the RBIs to give the Threshers a 3-2 victory.

The Race for First
The Threshers still lead the FSL in attendance. After an announced crowd of 1,587 yesterday, the Threshers went over the 150,000 fan mark for the season. The Threshers currently average 300 more fans a night than the second place Daytona Cubs.

First place in the win-loss column is also back in sight. The Threshers are 7-3 in their last 10 games and are now just a half game back of the Yankees. Tampa plays Ft. Myers again tonight. Ft. Myers is hot in August, having won 10 games in a row.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month of July, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Friday, August 31. There is also the potential for an additional doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on a date to be determined. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Bonus Baseball Tonight

Game Time: 5:00pm (Game 1)      Gates Open: 4:30pm

Tonight's Lineup
Game 2 - Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Thayer, LF; Slayden, RF; Blalock, DH; Donald, SS, Suomi, C; Harris, 1B; Made, 3B

Villarreal is the starting pitcher

Dollar Dogs
Got a buck? Get a hot dog.

Happy Hour
Drop by Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion tonight and take advantage of some great drink specials. Ladies drink free from 5:00pm-6:00pm.

Road Trip Recap
The Threshers and Flying Tigers finally were able to get a game in at Lakeland and it just happened to be a doubleheader.

Zac Stott threw five shutout innings on the way to a 5-0 Threshers victory in Game 1. Six Threshers batters had two hits in the game, and Clay Harris hit his ninth home run of the season.

J.J. Trujillo pitched three innings in relief and was credited with the victory. Jake Blalock had two hits in Game 1, but was the lone Threshers batter who didn't get a hit in Game 2. John Suomi (1) and John Urick (10) both had sixth inning home runs en route to the 6-2 win.

Quench your Thirst
Tomorrow is a Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.

Silver Sharks Club Meets Tomorrow
Tomorrow is a Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Threshers Set for 2nd Annual Golf Tourney

Sign up now for the Second Annual Clearwater Threshers Corporate Golf Tournament to benefit the Florida Chapter of the ALS Association. The shotgun scramble will start at 12:30pm on Thursday, September 13 at Wentworth Golf Club in Tarpon Springs.

All golfers will receive:

* Special Gift and Goodie Bag

* Boxed lunch (courtesy of TooJay's)

* Free drinks

* Awards Dinner at Frenchy's Tiki Pavilion (catered by Macaroni Grill)

* Chance to win great raffle prizes

The awards will be for 1st place - Low Gross and Low Net

Register your foursome today for just $480 (add $70 and you can also sponsor a hole).

Individual golfers can join in for just $120.

Don't want to get on the course but still want to be involved? Sponsor a hole for just $100.

Please contact Doug Kemp at 727-712-4316 or dkemp@threshersbaseball.com to register now.

Andrew Carpenter featured in LA Times story

Bob Cuomo has this story about Andrew Carpenter in the Los Angeles Times.

Attention Five-O-Five Club Members

The Clearwater Threshers will be hosting the Five-O-Five Club at Bright House Networks Field on Wednesday, August 15 at 5:05pm.

Five-O-Five Club members should park in the South Parking Lot which is located off of Drew Street. Please enter the ballpark at the Suites Lobby to pick up your ticket and to gain entrance to the Suites and Club Level.

Seating for this event will be split between the covered club level and indoor air-conditioned suites. This event will be held rain or shine.

Wrap Up Your Weekend with Wet-N-Wacky Day # 3

Game Time: 1:00pm      Gates Open:Noon

Today's Lineup
TBA

Prepare to get Wet-N-Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!

Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.

Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.

Yesterday's Game
The Threshers beat the Cubs yesterday 5-3. Nate Johnson relieved Francisco Rosario who is down here on a rehab assignment. Johnson picked up the win after giving up only three hits in five innings. Lou Marson had three hits and two RBIs, while Brad Harman was two for four with a run scored. John Urick had a solo home run, his ninth of the year, in the third inning.

The Race for Number One
The Threshers and Cubs aren't just matching up on the field this week. Clearwater and Daytona rank first and second in the FSL attendance rankings. Clearwater currently leads by a total of nearly 20,000 fans. Be sure to come out this weekend and help us increase that lead!

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Fireworks to Light up Clearwater Tonight

Game Time: 6:30pm      Gates Open: 5:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game.

Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways finish up tonight. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark.

Yesterday's Game
Seven runs were not enough to beat Daytona yesterday as the Cubs put up 10 runs on Threshers pitchers. Jason Donald was two for three with three RBIs and three runs scored. He hit a three run homer, his seventh of the year, in the third inning. Brad Harman and Jake Blalock also had two hits on the evening. Both doubled (16, 6). Harman scored twice, while Blalock had three RBIs.

The Race for Number One
The Threshers and Cubs aren't just matching up on the field this week. Clearwater and Daytona rank first and second in the FSL attendance rankings. Clearwater currently leads by a total of nearly 16,000 fans. Be sure to come out this weekend and help us increase that lead!

Prepare to get Wet and Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!

Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.

Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Pitch for Pink Tonight

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 5:30pm

Tonight's Lineup
TBA

Tonight's starting pitcher is Cruse

Pitch for Pink
Early Gates
Gates Open at Bright House Networks Field at a special time of 5:30pm. The first 2,500 women recieve a commemorative pink beach bag or pink baseball cap.

Survivor Lap
Get here early for the pre-game ceremony that includes a walk for breast cancer survivors. The lap is scheduled to start at 6:35pm. Survivors are to meet at the bottom of Section 102 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the lap.

Raffles and Auctions
During the game, a silent auction will be held to auction off pink baseball bats autographed by players from the Philadelphia Phillies and Threshers, and pink jerseys worn by the players. Winning bidders will receive the jersey and a chance to meet the Threshers player who wore it during the game.

There will also be several other types of items offered in auctions and raffles throughout the night.

The raffles and auctions open at 5:30pm and will close just after the first pitch in the top of the sixth inning.

Launch-A-Ball Special
Launch-A-Ball will be at a special price of $2. There will also be 150 pink tennis balls in addition to our regular yellow tennis ball selection.

Extra! Extra!
It's another St. Petersburg Times Family Friday on Friday, August 10. Check your local St. Petersburg Times for the coupon that gets you 4 Field Box seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips for only $25!

Yesterday's Game
The Threshers fell short on Thursday losing 4-3 to the Cubs. Clearwater had the bases loaded with two outs in the ninth. Matt Thayer was the lone Thresher to have a multi-hit game, while Jake Blalock (4) and Clay Harris (8) both hit home runs.

The Race for Number One
The Threshers and Cubs aren't just matching up on the field this week. Clearwater and Daytona rank first and second in the FSL attendance rankings. Clearwater currently leads by a total of nearly 12,000 fans. Be sure to come out this weekend and help us increase that lead!

Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, August 11.

Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways continue on Saturday, August 11. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark.

Prepare to get Wet and Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!

Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.

Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Threshers Start Four Game Homestand Against the Cubs

Game Time: 7:00pm      Gates Open: 6:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Thayer, LF; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Blalock, DH; Donald, SS; Harris, 1B; Antoniato, 3B

Tonight's starting pitcher is Carpenter

Quench your Thirst
It's Thirsty Thursday where all drinks are 2 for 1.

Silver Sharks Club Meets Tonight
It's Silver Sharks Night. Seniors 55 and over receive 2 for 1 Senior Field Box tickets on Thursdays. That's 2 tickets for just $4.

Road Trip Recap
The bats came alive in Vero as the Threshers took three of four from the Devil Rays. The Threshers twice scored 12 runs in a game and at least three players had two hits or more in each game. Six players had multi-hit games yesterday.

Stars of the Trip
Hard to pick just one with everyone picking up so many hits. Who do you think had the best trip?

Jake Blalock - Had one game in which he had three hits including two home runs. His five hits in 16 at-bats was good for a .313 batting average. He had one other home run on the trip. This was his first home run as a Thresher since August 14, 2005.

Jason Donald - Had three multi-hit games. His seven hits in 15 at-bats was good for a .467 batting average.

Brad Harman - Had three multi-hit games. His six hits in 19 at-bats was good for a .316 batting average. He also hit his 10th home run of the year on the trip.

Lou Marson - Had two multi-hit games including one game with four hits. His six hits in 18 at-bats was good for a .333 batting average. He also hit is fifth and sixth home runs of the season on the trip.

Jeremy Slayden - Had two multi-hit games including one game with three hits. His six hits in 19 at-bats was good for a .316 batting average. He also had a grand slam on Tuesday which was his eleventh home run of the season.

Matt Thayer - Had three multi-hit games. His six hits in 13 at-bats was good for a .462 batting average.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Pitch for Pink is Friday, August 10
Early Gates
Gates Open at Bright House Networks Field at a special time of 5:30pm. The first 2,500 women recieve a commemorative pink beach bag or pink baseball cap.

Survivor Lap
Get here early for the pre-game ceremony that includes a walk for breast cancer survivors. The lap is scheduled to start at 6:35pm. Survivors are to meet at the bottom of Section 102 at least 10 minutes prior to the start of the lap.

Raffles and Auctions
During the game, a silent auction will be held to auction off pink baseball bats autographed by players from the Philadelphia Phillies and Threshers, and pink jerseys worn by the players. Winning bidders will receive the jersey and a chance to meet the Threshers player who wore it during the game.

There will also be several other types of items offered in auctions and raffles throughout the night.

The raffles and auctions open at 5:30pm and will close just after the first pitch in the top of the sixth inning.

Launch-A-Ball Special
Launch-A-Ball will be at a special price of $2. There will also be 150 pink tennis balls in addition to our regular yellow tennis ball selection.

Extra! Extra!
It's another St. Petersburg Times Family Friday on Friday, August 10. Check your local St. Petersburg Times for the coupon that gets you 4 Field Box seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, and 4 bags of chips for only $25!

Boom Boom Boom
Fireworks will light up the sky post-game on Saturday, August 11.

Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways continue on Saturday, August 11. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark.

Prepare to get Wet and Wacky
Wear Your Swimsuit on Sunday, August 12! Wet-N-Wacky Day features all types of water activities including a water slide, water balloons, water guns, water games, sprinklers, showers, misters, and more!

Kids 13 and Under receive a Box Seat at a special Wet-N-Wacky price of $1.

Bring the Family for just $25
As you've probably seen all over your TV, Sundays are Bright House Networks Family Days. You can choose between the $25 pack for 4 people or the $15 pack for just 2. The 4-pack includes 4 Premium Box Seats, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 Sodas, 4 bags of Cracker Jack, and 2 Game Programs.

Get to the Bookstore
There is a brand new book out about former Clearwater star Ryan Howard. It's written by Robert Merz and it's called, Ryan Howard: King of Swing. It's 120 pages and retails for just under $10. Click here to read the press release.

Jeff Crupper's 2007 Awards Moves On to Voting Phase

The nominations have closed for Jeff Crupper's 2007 Clearwater Threshers Awards.

The voting page is now active.

Ron Hill makes the Wilmington Star-News

Chuck Carree of the Wilmington Star-News writes about Ron Hill in this story.

Slayden's Hot Bat

Jeremy Slayden is currently riding a nine game hitting streak. He's hitting .455 (15-33) over the entire hitting streak and has also scored 12 runs.

Slayden also has a streak of four multi-hit games in a row (.600 batting average).

Updated 8/7/07 at 2:10pm: Slayden was named FSL Offensive Player of the Week. Look for a story on the Official Site later.

Former Threshers lead Ottawa to Shutout

Former Threshers J.A. Happ and Mike Zagurski combined for eight innings of shutout baseball on Friday, August 3 as the Ottawa Lynx beat the Syracuse Chiefs 5-0.

Happ struck out eight and only allowed one hit in 6.2 innings, while Zagurksi struck out three in just 1.1 innings in relief.

Let the Dogs Out

Game Time: 6:30pm      Gates Open: 5:00pm

Tonight's Lineup
Burgamy, CF; Harman, 2B; Thayer, LF; Slayden, RF; Marson, C; Blalock, DH; Harris, 1B; Made, 3B; Antoniato, SS

Tonight's starting pitcher is Carpenter. He is 2-0 against the Yankees this season.

Woof Woof
Bark at the Ballpark returns to Bright House Networks Field.

Vendor Tables
Be sure to stop by the Pedigree table located by the West Gate where they will be giving away Doggie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Several other companies like PetSmart and Animal Planet will also be participating in the evening’s activities. Plus there will be a Pet Adoption table.

Contests
Beyond Pampered is sponsoring a Dog/Owner look-a-like Contest (sign-up from 5:00-7:00 pm). Also, take part in the Ruffable Raffle throughout the evening. Tickets will be sold up until the sixth inning.

Demo
At 5:30pm there will be a dog frisbee demonstration by Central Florida Dog and Disc Club.

Post-Game Treat
Dogs run the bases

Dog Free Zones
Section(s) 114, 115, and 116 are set aside for guests who may not enjoy the company of your favorite furry friend.

Plug in your Toaster
Sara Lee Bread Giveaways continue tonight. Be sure to get your Sara Lee coupon and free loaf on your way out of the ballpark. Sara Lee Bread Giveaways wrap up on August 11.

Road Trip Recap
Clearwater dropped both games of a doubleheader in Tampa on Friday, August 3. Brian Burgamy, Jeremy Slayden, and Jason Donald all had two hits in Game 1 and Brad Harman hit his ninth home run of the year. Slayden and Matt Thayer both had two hits in Game 2 and Zac Stott gave up only one earned run but was still tagged for the loss.

Bonus Baseball
Due to heavy rains in our region throughout the month, we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers on Wednesday, August 15 and Friday, August 31. The third game is TBD. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 and August 31 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Golson Honored
Former Thresher Greg Golson was named Phillies Minor League Player of the Week for July 23-29. His statistics for the week combine his last two games with Clearwater as well as his first four at Reading.

No Baseball in Tampa Tonight

It's official. The game over in Tampa tonight has been rained out. They will try for a doubleheader at Legends Field tomorrow.

The Last Time It Happened...
The last time the Threshers played a full nine-inning game was Saturday, July 28. It was an 8-2 victory over the Sarasota Reds in front of 4,000+ fans at Bright House Networks Field. The game lasted two hours and thirty-two minutes.

Injuries in Phillies Outfield Good News for Former Thresher

The Phillies placed Shane Victorino and Michael Bourn on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. To take their place, they re-instated Jayson Werth from the disabled list and also called up former Thresher Chris Roberson from Ottawa.

Werth played in four games for the Threshers during his rehab assignment.

Roberson spent the 2004 season with the Threshers.

Spend your Lunch Hour with the Threshers

Doubleheader Postponed Due to Heavy Rain

Game Time: 1:30pm (Game 1)      Gates Open:12:30pm

Today's Lineup
TBA

Bonus Baseball
Due to the rain in Lakeland yesterday we are playing a doubleheader here against the Flying Tigers today and on Wednesday, August 15. They are seven-inning games. Game 1 on August 15 will now start at 5:00pm with Game 2 scheduled to start approximately 30 minutes after the completion of Game 1.

Free Parking
There will be no charge for parking at today's game.

Dollar Dogs
Got a buck? Get a hot dog.

Woof Woof
Bark at the Ballpark returns to Bright House Networks Field on Saturday, August 4.

Vendor Tables
Be sure to stop by the Pedigree table located by the West Gate where they will be giving away Doggie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Several other companies like PetSmart and Animal Planet will also be participating in the evening’s activities. Plus there will be a Pet Adoption table.

Contests
Beyond Pampered is sponsoring a Dog/Owner look-a-like Contest (sign-up from 5:00-7:00 pm). Also, take part in the Ruffable Raffle throughout the evening. Tickets will be sold up until the sixth inning.

Demo
At 5:30pm there will be a dog frisbee demonstration by Central Florida Dog and Disc Club.

Post-Game Treat
Dogs run the bases

Dog Free Zones
Section(s) 114, 115, and 116 are set aside for guests who may not enjoy the company of your favorite furry friend.