Long Island Ducks Fans Can Win $10,000 with Just a Few Perfect Pitches

The Long Island Ducks present the Mercury Insurance Perfect Pitch Skill Challenge, which gives fans the chance to win $10,000

Central Islip, NY (PRWEB) June 4, 2006

“Only on Long Island” might best describe a promotion that this summer could have a fan leaving a Long Island Ducks game with an extra $10,000 – just for throwing a few strikes.

The Long Island Ducks and Mercury Insurance have partnered to create the Mercury Insurance Perfect Pitch Skill Challenge, a new game within 15 selected Ducks home games this season. The contest, which will give one lucky participant the chance to throw with the pros and win $10,000 throughout the season, will occur between the top and bottom of the sixth inning. To win the grand prize, each aspiring pitcher will need to throw three strikes through a 9” target from a distance of 60’ 6” – and do so before throwing four balls.

To be eligible, Ducks fans must visit the Mercury booth located on the main concourse inside the stadium and complete a registration form before the start of the fourth inning. Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. The Ducks will draw one name at each game and the winner will be invited onto the field to pitch.

“Mercury Insurance is committed to serving New York, and we are honored to be part of the state's rich baseball history,” said Mercury Advertising Director, Erik Thompson.

No contestant will go away empty handed; each participant in the Mercury Insurance Perfect Pitch Skill Challenge will win a suite for an upcoming game for throwing two strikes; an autographed bat for throwing one strike; and four tickets to a future Ducks game just for competing. Also, a Ducks sweatshirt will be given out at 36 regular season games to the holder of the Duck Call program with a Mercury Insurance ad signed by a Ducks star.

“Mercury Insurance is a dynamic, growing company that shares the Ducks commitment to providing top-quality products at a great price, and we are proud to be partnering with them throughout the entire season,” says Ducks General Manager Michael Hirsch.

The contest will occur at the following Long Island Ducks home games:

Saturday 17-Jun

Friday 23-Jun

Saturday 8-Jul

Friday 14-Jul

Wednesday 19-Jul

Friday 28-Jul

Wednesday 2-Aug

Thursday 17-Aug

Saturday 19-Aug

Wednesday 30-Aug

Saturday 23-Sep

Mercury Insurance is among America’s fastest growing insurance companies. Mercury provides a variety of insurance products and services, including auto, home and personal liability insurance. With more than $4 billion dollars in assets, Mercury is committed to providing policyholders with the best service at the lowest rate possible. Call (877) 236-7287 for more details about Mercury and its products.

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