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HONOLULU - The two-time defending WAC Champion University of Hawai'i Rainbow baseball team opens the 2012 season this weekend against the University of Oregon. The 'Bows and Ducks will play a four-game series at Les Murakami Stadium from Feb. 17-20.
The season opener on Friday is at 6:35 p.m. followed by a 6:05 p.m. start time on Saturday, and 1:05 p.m. on both Sunday and Monday. The Rainbows will hold an autograph session following Friday night's contest.
Head Coach
Mike Trapasso enters his 11th season at the helm of the Rainbows holding an overall record of 314-269. Last year, Coach Trapasso earned his third WAC Coach of the Year honor, as UH was named Co-Regular Season Champions for the first time since 1992.
Outfielder
Zack Swasey returns after a stellar 2011 season which landed him a spot on the All-WAC First Team. Pitcher
Matt Sisto, along with centerfielder
Breland Almadova, shortstop Pi'ikea Kitamura, and third baseman
Collin Bennett were selected Preseason All-WAC, and the 'Bows were picked to finish third.
UH and then-No.9 Oregon also opened 2011 against each other where the two teams split a four-game series at Les Murakami Stadium. The 'Bows rallied to win the first two games before OU earned a split with a pair of wins to close the series. Hawai'i leads the all-time series 11-3.
Games 1-4
What: Hawai'i Rainbows vs. No. 27 Oregon Ducks
When: Friday, Feb. 17 (6:35 p.m.), Saturday, Feb. 18 (6:05 p.m.), Sunday, Feb. 19 (1:05 p.m.), Monday, Feb. 20 (1:05 p.m.)
Where: Honolulu, O'ahu (Les Murakami Baseball Stadium).
Television: OCSports – Channels 12 (SD) and 1012 (HD) will be broadcasting the Sunday and Monday games only. Jim Leahey will be calling the play-by-play with Pal Eldredge doing color commentary.
Streaming Video: Available at www.OCSports.tv for a fee.
Radio: ESPN Radio (1420 AM) will broadcast all games live with Don Robbs handling the play-by-play.
Audio Webcast: http://espn1420am.com
Live Stats: Live in-game stats are available at HawaiiAthletics.com
Ticket Information: Tickets can be purchased at the Stan Sheriff Center Box Office, online at HawaiiAthletics.com, or by phone at (808) 944-2697.
Promotions: Outrigger Hotels & Resorts is the series sponsor and will award great prizes, including hotel stays, throughout the series. In celebration of Outrigger's' 65th anniversary, 65 lucky fans per day will receive a prize courtesy of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Also, If you're 65 years young or are turning 65 this year, you can receive a special birthday gift (while supplies last). The team will be available for photos and autographs after Friday's game, as they will for all Friday home games. Fans can proceed to the field via the stairs located at the lower level of Section JJ on the first-base side of the field. The players will be available on the field for 30 minutes for “Autograph Friday”. Fans are encouraged to bring items for the players to sign.
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