The San Antonio Missions will open the 2007 season on the road April 5 against the Tulsa Drillers (Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate) and their home opener on Thursday, April 12 against the same Drillers.
The 2007 season marks the first with the Missions new MLB affiliate, the 2006 NL West Division Champion San Diego Padres. Fans will notice big changes on the field Opening Night, as the Missions will return to a National League style of baseball without the designated hitter.
The most notable improvement that fans will recognize at Wolff Stadium next season will be a State of the Art LED video scoreboard. The LED video screen, estimated at 16 feet tall by 22 feet wide, will supply outstanding image clarity, true color reproduction and exceptional brightness, plus it will have full Instant Replay capabilities.
The other major improvement to the stadium will be the "Fiesta Deck", which is an ALL-INCLUSIVE entertainment area for groups to enjoy Missions Baseball. The multi-leveled deck will accommodate up to 200 people and provide an exclusive area for corporate partners and local community organizations.
Other renovations to Wolff Stadium will include, improved sound system, lighting system, new paint, repaired irrigation systems and renovated concession stands.
Season Tickets are on sale now for the 2007 season with some great seats still available. All packages include tickets to the H-E-B July 4th celebration with Robert Earl Keen. You can purchase season tickets, or get more information by contacting the Missions at 675-PARK (7275). Individual game tickets are on sale at the box office.
Highlights of the 2007 Schedule -
Opening Night Thursday, April 12 - Dollar Night
Friday, April 27 - The Zooperstars
Sunday, May 13 - First home game with Corpus Christi Hooks
Thursday, May 24 - Myron Noodleman and Dollar Night
Thursday, June 14 - San Diego Padres Giveaway and Dollar Night
Friday, June 22 - Security Service Federal Credit Union Used Car Night
Wednesday, July 4 - H-E-B July 4th Celebration with Robert Earl Keen
Friday, August 31 - Security Service Federal Credit Union Shirt Off Our Back Night
Get-R-Done Missions!!!
