White Sox announce Los Angeles series activities
WHAT: Chicago White Sox promotional highlights, giveaways and ceremonial first pitches for this upcoming weekend series vs. the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Tickets for the Los Angeles series feature lower reserved seats as low as $20 and tickets in the upper level as low as $7. Sunday is Family Sunday, presented by The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital, with tickets as low as $5 in the upper deck, lower level tickets starting at $15 and parking available for only $10.
Friday's game will be televised on CSN, with WGN broadcasting the game on Saturday and ESPN on Sunday.
All three games will air on WSCR-AM 670 (The Score), the White Sox flagship radio station, and 97.5 FM ESPN Deportes, the White Sox Spanish-language radio affiliate.
WHEN: Friday, May 10, 7:10 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Angels
Cinco Past Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Fireworks, presented by Miller Lite
National Anthem by Mariachi Monumental de Mexico
Ceremonial First Pitch by Chicago Bears RB Michael Bush
Michael Bush, running back for the Chicago Bears. In 2012, Bush made his debut with the Bears, scoring five touchdowns and rushing for 411 yards on the season
The Cinco Past Cinco de Mayo Celebration will feature live entertainment at Gates 4 and 5 with Rio Bamba and Ballet Folklorico de Santa Maria. In addition, there will be a Cinco de Mayo party shop located near the Gate 4 stage prior to the game and on the 100-level concourse until the fourth inning. Bacardi at the Park is also offering specially-priced drinks.
Saturday, May 11, 6:10 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Angels
Mother-Son Night
Promotional Giveaway: Paul Konerko Bobblehead presented by Pepsi (first 20,000 fans)
National Anthem by John Vincent
Ceremonial First Pitch by Megan Bozek, University of Minnesota Women's Hockey Team
Megan Bozek, Buffalo Grove (Ill.) native, was co-captain of the undefeated University of Minnesota women's hockey team. This season, Bozek celebrated her second-straight NCAA women's hockey title in March as the Golden Gophers defeated Boston University.
Fans with special tickets for Mother-Son Night 2013 can participate in various activities held at Gate 1, in addition to a pregame parade on the field. Those with tickets should line up at Gate 1 by 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 12, 7:05 p.m. vs. Los Angeles Angels
Family Sunday, presented by The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
Promotional Giveaway: Mother's Day Tote, presented by Lumber Liquidators (first 10,000 ladies 14 and over)
National Anthem: Gerald Cheney
Ceremonial First Pitch by Ron Kittle
Ron Kittle, former White Sox outfielder, was a member of the 1983 A.L. West Championship team. That season, Kittle was selected as an All-Star and was named the AL Rookie of the Year after recording 35 home runs and 100 RBI. Kittle's playing career lasted a decade, in which he appeared with four teams, including three different stints with the White Sox.
WHERE: U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Ill.
TICKETS: Tickets for all three games of the series are available at whitesox.com, orgullosox.com, the U.S. Cellular Field ticket office and through Ticketmaster.