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Two BlueSox Named Semi-Finalists for Tino Martinez Award May 14, 2012 ♦ by Jerin Steele Upcoming Bluesox' player Kyle Petty and 2010 pitcher Ben Rawding were named semi-finalists for the Tino Martinez Award, which is awarded to the Most Outstanding Player in Division II Baseball. Rawding went 9-0 in with a 2.65 ERA with 77 strikeouts for Mercyhurst this season, including a win in the PSAC tournament at Pullman Park. He was named PSAC East Player of the Year. Rawding was the opening day starter for Butler in 2010. Petty, who will join the BlueSox this summer, was a two-way player for California University of PA this season. He had a team best .359 average. In 50 games, he had three home runs, 24 RBIs, and was succssful on 14 of 17 stolen base attempts. Petty also made 13 appearances (10 starts) on the mound for the Vulcans and was second on the team in strikeouts with 46. You can learn more about the Tino Martinez Award here. Finalists for the Award will be announced on May 21. 
Future BlueSox' player Kyle Petty pitched at the PSAC tournament a few weeks ago at Pullman Park. He was second on California University of PA in strikeouts and led the team in batting average this season. BlueSox Announce Promotion Schedule! May 4, 2012 The Butler BlueSox are glad to announce our promotional schedule for the 2012 season. Like the schedule, the promotions for this summer have been expanded, adding new events and sponsors. In addition to the five fireworks nights announced last month, fans will be treated to a solo performance from The Clarks lead vocalist and guitar player Scott Blasey on Thursday, July 26, sponsored by Armstrong. A week before the concert, on Thursday, July 19, the BlueSox' will take on the West Virginia Miners during the Butler Health System 100th BlueSox Game at Pullman Park Celebration. The BlueSox have added many new sponsors this season, as their presence in the community continues to grow. Bottom Dollar Food Night will take place on Thursday, May 31, the Lyndora American Legion Post 778 Veterans Night will be on Thursday, June 7, and Kenmac Dunk Tank Night is scheduled for Tuesday, July 24 against the division-rival Slippery Rock Sliders. All fans who attend on Friday, July 27 will receive a Free Oil Change from Honda North, while fans attending on Saturday, June 23 will receive a Water Bottle courtesy of Peoples TWP. Many sponsors have returned as well, including Butler Eagle Night on Friday, August 3, Texas Roadhouse Autograph Night on Saturday, July 14, Kelly Automotive Backpack Night on Tuesday, July 17, and Henninger & Robinson Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Thursday, July 21. In cooperation with the Slippery Rock Sliders, fans who attend the BlueSox-Sliders game on Wednesday, June 6 will receive a free t-shirt from NexTier Bank. The Sliders will be distributing the t-shirts at their game the previous night. Wearing the t-shirt to any BlueSox vs. Sliders game for the remainder of the season will get the fan $1 the price of their ticket. Fireworks displays from Zambelli will follow the June 1, June 22, July 1, July 20, and August 4 games. Fireworks games have a special starting time of 7:05pm, while all others start at 6:35pm including Northwood Realty Opening Night, which is Tuesday, May 29. For a complete list of promotions, see the schedule page. Tickets are on sale now by e-mailing Tickets@ButlerBlueSox.net, calling 724.256.9994, and on the ticket page. |
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