STOCKTON – Wyatt Windsor got the surprise of his young life Saturday night.

Visiting his grandparents in Stockton, his family from Long Beach celebrated his birthday with a party package for the Ports game at Banner Island Ballpark which includes a private barbecue area with a wonderful view of the game.

What Windsor did not know is that he was tapped to throw out the opening pitch.

“He didn’t know he was going to be throwing out the first pitch,” said Lindsey Windsor, Wyatt’s mother. “He is so elated.”

Wyatt’s grandfather Michael Ries appreciates the atmosphere at Banner Island.

“Unfortunately they live down in Southern California and we don’t get to have them up here very often,” Michael Ries said. “They love baseball and Wyatt is a huge, huge baseball fan. We were able to get a few friends together and enjoy the game. He had no idea he was going to throw out the first pitch.

“They do a wonderful on here at the park. the players are very generous and gracious. It’s wonderful and it’s a great atmosphere.”

The price is right as well. For a 10-person minimum it costs $35 for hot dogs, hamburgers, mac and cheese and sodas.

Hudson Pelley and his brother Grant of Stockton were in their seats an hour before game time with their grandparents Joe and Russtine Shephard.

“It’s really good to be out here,” Hudson Pelley said. “It’s fantastic actually.

“I like it here. This is my second Ports game.”

There is much more to a Ports game than just baseball.

The promotional schedule for the Single- A affiliate of the Oakland A’s includes 24 theme nights, 14 giveaways, and 13 firework shows including some of Stockton’s staples in hats, replica jerseys, Pink Night, Local Heroes Night, and many more. Giveaways, theme nights, and fireworks shows will be held every Friday or Saturday night at Banner Island Ballpark for the 2023 season.

Last week’s series with the Modesto Nuts kicked off the promotions slate with a magnet schedule, a hat giveaway and a clear bag giveaway with a pre-game cornhole tournament and fireworks after the Saturday night game.

Coming back in 2023 after a short hiatus are Autism Awareness Day (April 23), Star Wars Night (May 4), Mental Health Awareness Night (May 19), and Agricultural Night/Union Night (June 23). A

lso new to the promotional schedule this season is Epilepsy Awareness Night (May 6), Teddy Bear Toss (June 24), Fair Night (July 14), Wizard’s Night (July 29), and Social Media Night (Sept. 1).

Other theme nights include College Night (April 21), Copa Weekend (May 5-7) Alumni Night/Armed Forces Night (May 20), Teacher Appreciation Night/High School Grad Night (June 3), Beachin’ at Banner (June 30), and Christmas in July (July 25).

Stockton staples of Education Days (April 18 & May 16), Root Beer Float Day (June 4), Asparagus Night (April 22), Pink Night, (Aug. 19), and Local Heroes Night, (Sept. 2) all return for the 2023 season.

The5 Biggest Games remaining include: Independence Celebration, Giveaway, and Fireworks Extravaganza, Monday, July 3; Marvel Super Hero Night, Scout Night, Scout Patch Giveaway, Giveaway, and Fireworks Show, Saturday, July 15; Faith Night, Giveaway, and Fireworks Show, Saturday, Aug. 12; Local Heroes Night, Hat Giveaway, and Fireworks Show – Saturday, Sept. 2.

Full and half season memberships, as well as mini plans and select individual game tickets, are on sale now. Group tickets will be available at a later time. Get your ticket package now by calling 209-644-1900.

For more information about the Ports, visit stocktonports.com or call (209) 644-1900.

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