News & notes about the A's upcoming homestand

July 29, 2015

OAKLAND - The A's open a season-long 11-game homestand beginning Thursday, July 30, with a 7:05 p.m. contest against the Cleveland Indians. The homestand covers two weekends, and features visits from the Indians, Baltimore Orioles, and Houston Astros.

Brandon Moss and Jason Kipnis lead a potent Cleveland offense, while Adam Jones spearheads a Baltimore club that's looking for a second straight postseason berth. The homestand concludes with an intra-division four-game set against Jose Altuve, rookie phenom Carlos Correa and the rest of the upstart Houston Astros.

The complete homestand schedule is below.

DATE OPPONENT TIME TELEVISION

THURSDAY, JULY 30............. CLEVELAND INDIANS............. 7:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Throwback Thursday presented by Chevron ExtraMile (5,000 fans get a Billy Martin commemorative button)
National Anthem: Jessyka Osicka
First Pitch: Roberta Gonzales, KPIX
First Pitch: Kobe Khalfani from North Oakland-South Oakland Little League
Pregame Visit: Busses for Baseball
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

FRIDAY, JULY 31.................. CLEVELAND INDIANS............. 6:35 P.M............... CSNCA

90s Fireworks Night presented by Chevron Techron Advantage Credit Card
Topps Friday Family Pack
CSNCA Authentic Fan Friday
First Pitch: Annie Marzel, Chevron Techron Advantage Credit Card
National Anthem: Felicia Zapata
Pre-Game Presentation: BARONS Diamond Player Award
Stephen Vogt off-site visit to Dublin's School of Imagination
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1......... CLEVELAND INDIANS............. 6:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Cache Creek Saturday
National Anthem: Josh Klipp
First Pitch: Hunter Keener, Make-A-Wish Foundation
Chevrolet Youth Baseball Coaches Clinic (on field from noon to 2 p.m.)
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after fifth inning)
A's Community Fund Silent Auction, behind Section 120, benefitting BOSS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2............. CLEVELAND INDIANS............. 1:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Giveaway: Mike Gallego Windmill Windup Toy, presented by AdvanTel Networks (15,000)
National Anthem: Lisa Parente
First Pitch: Gary Garcia, AdvanTel Networks
Pre-Game Presentation: Heart & Hustle Award, presented to A's catcher Stephen Vogt
Take the Field with the A's program, presented by Wells Fargo
Post-Game Race Around the Bases, driven by Chevrolet
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after fifth inning)
A's Community Fund Silent Auction, behind Section 120, benefitting American Tinnitus Association

MONDAY, AUGUST 3............. BALTIMORE ORIOLES............ 7:05 P.M............... CSNCA

National Anthem: Damond Moodie
First Pitch: TBD
Pre-Game Presentation: Jefferson Awards Student in Action
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4........... BALTIMORE ORIOLES............ 7:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Free Parking Tuesday, driven by Chevrolet
National Anthem: Jennie Chabon
First Pitch: Kaden Wicks, North Oakland-South Oakland Little League
Stephen Vogt off-site visit to Dublin's School of Imagination
A's Amigos Program Visit
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5...... BALTIMORE ORIOLES.......... 12:35 P.M............... CSNCA

BART $2 Wednesday ($2 tickets sold out)
First Pitch: Farmer John
Anthem: Robert Smith
Little A's program, presented by Bank of America and supported by the Oakland Zoo and Clorox
Food Bank Wednesday
Senior Days
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6......... HOUSTON ASTROS................ 7:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Throwback Thursday presented by Chevron ExtraMile (5,000 fans get a Mark McGwire commemorative button)
Bark at the Park, presented by Avoderm, Nylabone, and ADAMS (special ticket required)
Anthem: Keith Varon
First Pitch: Central Garden & Pet
Pre-Game Presentation: Bark at the Park/Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation
A It Forward: Youth Impact Hub
Green Stampede Homework Club
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7............... HOUSTON ASTROS................ 7:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Topps Friday Family Pack
CSNCA Authentic Fan Friday
First Pitch: Abbey Burns, sister of A's outfielder Billy Burns
National Anthem: Maria Fassio Pignati
Green Stampede Homework Club
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after third inning)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8........ HOUSTON ASTROS................ 1:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Giveaway: White Cleats T-Shirt, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort (15,000 fans)
Cache Creek Saturday
National Anthem: Everybody is a Star
First Pitch: Cache Creek Casino Resort
Pre-Game Presentation: A's All-Stars
UMPS Care Program Visit
Post-Game: A's Community Fund Bowling Bash (private event)
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after fifth inning)
A's Community Fund Silent Auction, behind Section 120, benefitting Loved Twice

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9............. HOUSTON ASTROS................ 1:05 P.M............... CSNCA

Law Enforcement Day
National Anthem: Robert Payne (trumpet), police officer from San Jose
Color Guard: Alameda County Sherriff and Oakland Police Department
First Pitch: Lunger Family
Pre-Game Police Motorcade Around the Field
Take the Field with the A's program, presented by Wells Fargo
Post-Game Race Around the Bases, driven by Chevrolet
UMPS Care Program Visit
Breast Cancer Awareness Day sales (ends after fifth inning)
A's Community Fund Silent Auction, behind Section 120, benefitting local law enforcement

**For additional information about all promotions and special events, please visit http://www.athletics.com/promotions

Promotions & Special Events

90s Fireworks Night presented by Chevron Techron Advantage Credit Card: The A's fourth fireworks show of the season will be accompanied by your favorite music from the 1990s. Stay after the game against the Cleveland Indians on Friday, July 31, to watch the fireworks from the outfield grass (on-field capacity is limited).

Mike Gallego Windmill Windup Toy, presented by AdvanTel Networks: On Sunday, Aug. 2, 15,000 fans will receive the Mike Gallego Windmill Windup Toy, one of the most unique giveaways the A's have ever created. The toy celebrates "Gags," who not only serves as the A's current third base coach but also was a member of the 1989 World Series championship team. The interactive windup toy replicates Gallego waving a runner home from third base.

White Cleats T-Shirt presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort: On Saturday, Aug. 8, 15,000 fans will receive a White Cleats T-Shirt, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort. The stylish t-shirt pays tribute to the A's unique footwear that they've worn since the late 1960s.

Community Relations

Breast Cancer Awareness Day Fundraising Table: At each game throughout the homestand, fans will have the opportunity to purchase Breast Cancer Awareness Day pins, caps and necklaces with proceeds benefitting breast cancer education, research and awareness. Also, once again the A's will be raffling off a custom-made autographed quilt; raffle tickets for the quilt are $5 each. The fundraising table will be set up behind section 120.

A's Community Fund Silent Auctions: Every Saturday and Sunday home game (and other select games), the A's Community Fund hosts a silent auction featuring signed and unsigned A's memorabilia as well as game-used items. The silent auctions are located in the A's fan center behind section 120 and end with the last out in the bottom of the 5^th inning.

Little A's: On Wednesday, Aug. 5, as part of the Little A's program, deserving youth and their chaperones of non-profit organizations will have the opportunity to attend an A's game free of charge. In addition to a game ticket, each child receives a Bank of America souvenir and child-admission pass to the Oakland Zoo. The Little A's program is presented by Bank of America and supported by the Oakland Zoo and Clorox.

Take the Field with the A's: The Take the Field with the A's program gives youth baseball and softball teams the chance to live out their Major League dreams. On Sundays throughout the season, youth players from a local you baseball or softball team will join Oakland A's players on the field during the National Anthem. Each participant receives an autographed baseball and t-shirt, courtesy of Wells Fargo.

Food Bank Wednesdays: During select Wednesday home games in August and September, A's fans can donate five cans of food or $5 to the Alameda County Community Food Bank at Gates C, D, and the BART Plaza. Each fan that contributes receives a 2-for-1 plaza level ticket voucher for a future A's game.

Green Stampede Homework Club: On select games throughout the season, elementary school students will visit O.co Coliseum to receive help with their homework from tutors and aids. An A's player will visit and sign autographs for the students as a way to congratulate them for their hard work. After the students have finished their homework, they are able to sit in the stands and watch the game.

"A It Forward" presented by PG&E: The #AItForward program, sponsored by PG&E, incorporates a surprise element at the game to make the experience more special for the children and their families. "A It Forward" will host a group of children from Youth Impact Hub at the game on Thursday, Aug. 6, for a special experience at the O.co Coliseum.