Last month, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans announced that the Texas Rangers would be coming to the Grand Strand to play in an exhibition game. On Tuesday, the opponent was revealed. Coastal Carolina will take on the American League champions on March 29th. Coastal Carolina will use wood bats in the game against the Major League club.
The full major league roster is expected to be on hand in Myrtle Beach including former Pelican Elvis Andrus, AL rookie of the year Netfali Feliz and All-Star Josh Hamilton. Texas will come to Myrtle Beach after breaking spring training camp in Arizona and play their AAA affiliate in Round Rock, Texas after the Myrtle Beach showcase and then open the MLB season on April 1st against the Boston Red Sox.
Coastal Carolina play at BB&T Coastal Field every year for their Baseball at the Beach tournament. Most recently, the Chanticleers hosted an NCAA Super Regional at the home of the Pelicans, losing to the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Fans can purchase individual tickets for the 6:35 p.m. game on March 29th starting at Noon today (Tuesday, November 16th) at the Pelicans ticket office, on-line at www.myrtlebeachpelicans.com and by phone (843/918-6000). Tickets are priced at $22 for Field Box, $18 for Reserved Box/Grand Strand Reserved and $14 for Budweiser Thirst Inning Deck seats.
"Both the Rangers and Coastal Carolina ballclubs energized their fan bases with incredible seasons in 2010," said Rangers Managing Partner and CEO Chuck Greenberg who also serves as the Pelicans Managing Partner. "As we forge a new partnership between Texas and the Grand Strand community through the affiliation with the Pelicans, this match-up will provide an ideal stage to showcase both teams."
"Myrtle Beach was one of my best minor league experiences," remarked Andrus from Venezuela. "They have great fans who are very knowledgeable and passionate about baseball and are very supportive. The city is amazing with lots to do and is one of the greatest places to play in the minor leagues. I'm looking forward to returning in March."
"First and foremost I have to thank (Texas Rangers owner) Mr. Chuck Greenberg as well as the entire Texas Rangers organization, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the City of Myrtle Beach for this incredible opportunity," explained CCU's Head Baseball Coach Gary Gilmore.
"We are humbled by this chance to live out a dream every one of us have had, which is to compete against the best of the best and see what it is like to play against major leaguers."
