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Articles from July 2011
INFLATAMANIACS MAKE MCU PARK DEBUT - AUGUST 2ND
On Tuesday, August 2nd the Inflatamaniacs will make their Brooklyn debut when the Cyclones take on the Williamsport Crosscutters. In addition, after the game EVERYONE can run the bases. BUY TIX
DILLON GEE NIGHT -THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH
On Thursday, August 4th the Cyclones will hold Dillon Gee Night when the team takes on the Williamsport Crosscutters. Gee, who spent the 2007 season in Brooklyn, will be honored in a pre-game ceremony. BUY TIX
CYCLONES SPLIT A PAIR IN VERMONT
The Cyclones took the first game of twin bill by the score of 4-1, but fell in Game Two 5-4 to split the doubleheader with the Vermont on Sunday afternoon. READ MORE
LUCAS' HR NOT NEARLY ENOUGH IN 12-1 LOSS
Richard Lucas hit a solo shot in the sixth inning, but the Cyclones left 11 men on base in tonight's 12-1 loss. The Lake Monsters pounded out 15 hits and were 7-for-19 w/ RISP. READ MORE
DOO WOP IN THE BALLPARK - JULY 30TH
"Doo Wop in the Ballpark" presented by "Baby It's You" returns to MCU Park on Saturday, July 30th with a new cast of your favorite singers from the Doo Wop era. Tickets for the concert are on sale now READ MORE
HARRISON'S HEROICS GIVE CYCLONES 2-0 WIN
As the Coney Island Fireworks lit up the sky, Brian Harrison's two-out, two-RBI double in the bottom of the eighth provided all the offense the Cyclones would need as they shutout Connecticut 2-0 on Friday night. READ MORE
T-PAIN LEAVES TIGERS HURTING WITH WALKOFF HR
Travis Taijeron's solo blast in the bottom of the ninth gave the Cyclones a 2-1 victory over the Connecticut Tigers on Thursday. It was his sixth home run of the season and seventh walk off home run in franchise history. READ MORE
FIREWORKS AT MCU PARK ON FRIDAY
The Cyclones bats won't be the only things exploding on Friday as post-game fireworks will light up the Coney Island sky! Come to MCU Park to see the Cyclones take on the Connecticut Tigers at 7:00 PM. BUY TICKETS
CYCLONES HAVE A MILESTONE NIGHT
At 6:42 on Wednesday evening, Michael Terry of Maspeth, NY - part of a group of 250 people from the Kiwanis Club - entered the turnstiles of MCU Park as the 3,000,000th fan to come see the Cyclones READ MORE
CYCLONES PERFORMANCE T-SHIRT -- JULY 29TH
On Friday, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Performance Shirt courtesy of Midwood Ambulance. There will also be post-game fireworks. Get your tickets now! BUY TIX
XORGE'S XOME RUN NOT ENOUGH IN 9-6 LOSS
Xorge Carrillo's two-run home in the second inning gave the Cyclones a 2-1 lead, but they could not nail down the victory. The Cyclones chipped away at an 8-2 Tigers lead with a four-run seventh inning, but the rally fell short. READ MORE
JEFF WALTERS NAMED NYPL PITCHER OF THE WEEK
Congratulations to Jeff Walters who was named the NYPL Pitcher of the Week for the period ending July 24th. Walters is the 20th Cyclones player to receive a NYPL Weekly Award. READ MORE
WIN A FREE FAMILY VACATION ON THURSDAY, JULY 28th
Thursday, July 28th will be Country Western Night at MCU Park and one lucky fan will win an All-Inclusive vacation package for a family of four to the Rocking Horse Ranch Resort - America's Favorite Family Resort. READ MORE
JERSDAY THURSDAY - JULY 28TH
On Thursday, July 28th the Cyclones will host the Connecticut Tigers at 7:00 PM. It will be Jersday Thursday as the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Black & Blue Cyclones Jersey. BUY TICKETS
TRAVIS BREAKS THE TIE-JERON IN 9-5 WIN
Travis Taijeron broke a 4-4 tie in the top of the ninth inning by smashing a grand slam into the right field bleachers. In a back-and-forth game, Brooklyn came out on top, 9-5. READ MORE
CYCLONES BATS STYMIED IN 5-1 LOSS TO SPIKES
Javier Rodriguez finished 3-for-4 with three singles and Travis Taijeron belted a solo homerun in the top of the fourth but the Spikes' offense scored early by tagging Eduardo Aldama for three runs in 5.0 innings. READ MORE
BROOKLYN TAKES STATE COLLEGE TO SCHOOL, 8-4
Brian Harrison led the Cyclones offense with a 3-5 effort as Brooklyn defeated State College 8-4 on Saturday night. It was Brooklyn's third straight win, and their fifth straight game with double digit hits. READ MORE
THE IRISH MUSIC SENSATION AT MCU PARK - JULY 24th
Andy Cooney - The Irish Music Sensation - will make his first trip to Coney Island when we performs at MCU Park on Sunday, July 24th. Tickets are just $35 and are on sale now!!! READ MORE
HEAT WAVE TICKET EXCHANGE
Because of the sky rocketing temperatures in NYC that kept many fans in the AC all day, those with tickets for Friday's game vs. Aberdeen can exchange them for FREE Tickets for August 2nd or August 4th. READ MORE
BROOKLYN BATS BLAZING IN 11-1 WIN OVER 'BIRDS
The Brooklyn Cyclones continue to be the only thing hotter than the temperature in NYC as they defeated the Aberdeen IronBirds 11-1 on Friday night and outscored the 'Birds 24-1 in the two game set. READ MORE
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR OUR 3 MILLIONTH FAN
As of Friday, July 22nd the Cycloneds have welcomed 2,990,274 fans to MCU Park since 2001. On Wednesday, July 27th the Cyclones will eclipse the 3,000,000 mark with one lucky fan winning BIG! READ MORE
FIREWORKS, T-SHIRT AND VISOR ADDED TO SCHEDULE
The Cyclones have announced two new fireworks shows, added a Brooklyn Pride T-Shirt and rescheduled the Cyclones visor giveaway READ MORE.
BROOKLYN CYCLONES CHARITY GOLF OUTING - JULY 26
The Cyclones will host their 5th Annual Brooklyn Charity Golf Outing at Dyker Beach Golf Course on Tuesday, July 26th at 1:30 PM. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Red Cross and NYPL Charitable Foundation READ MORE.
DISCO IN THE PARK - JULY 23RD
On Saturday, July 23rd, MCU Park will host the Disco in the Park concert featuring The Trammps, Stayin' Alive and Rochelle Fleming. Come dressed in your favorite 70s attire for a musical trip down memory lane READ MORE
CYCLONES SHUT OUT AND SHUT DOWN IRONBRIDS, 13-0
It was high-fives all around as the Cyclones punded out 20 hits -- a new season high and two short of the all-time single game record. Jeff Walters added 6.0 shutout innnings to dismantle the IronBirds. READ MORE
COMEBACK 'CLONES FALL SHORT IN EXTRAS, 6-5
The Cyclones rallied from a 5-0 defecit to push the game into extra innings, but fell 6-5 to the Aberdeen IronBirds on Wednesday evening. Brandon Brown hit his fifth home run of the season in a losing effort. READ MORE
INTRODUCING THE BRAND NEW MINI-MINI PLAN
The Cyclones and Domino's are happy to announce the new Mini-Mini Plan featuring free food, tickets to three Cyclones games and a replica Cyclones Jersey! READ MORE
ABERDEEN RUNS WILD, BUT BRK RUNS AWAY WITH 12-5 WIN
The Cyclones won a wild one in Aberdeen on Tuesday night rallying from an early defecit for a 12-5 win over the IronBirds. Javier Rodriguez went 3-5 with three runs scored and two RBI for Brooklyn. READ MORE
OPERATION: BROOKLYN SHOE BOX
On Thursday, fans are encouraged to help our armed forces by participating in Operation Brooklyn Shoe Box. To see what you can bring as a donation to help our soldiers READ MORE.
FDNY NIGHT - FRIDAY, JULY 22nd
The Cyclones will host FDNY Appreciation Night on July 22nd. The team will wear special jerseys that will be raffled off for the World Police & Fire Games coming to NYC on August 26. BUY TICKETS
JERSDAY THURSDAY - JULY 21ST
On Thursday, July 21st the Cyclones will take on the Aberdeen IronBirds and the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Red Cyclones Jersey courtesy of Verizon. READ MORE
GET TO KNOW: DANNY MUNO
He may call California home, but in a few short weeks Danny Muno has given Cyclones fans every reason to adopt him into the Brooklyn family. READ MORE.
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT - JULY 21st
The Cyclones will honor those who are serving our country, as well as those who have already served, on Military Appreciation Night, Thursday, July 21st. Active or retired service members receive a special discount READ MORE.
NO WAY JOSE! CYCLONES AND REYES LOSE 11-5
Jose Reyes was 1-for-3 with a double and a run, but the Spinners used three home runs to defeat the Cyclones, 11-5 READ MORE
JOSE AND "THE CLAW" ARE COMING TO BKLYN
Call in sick from work on TODAY and head to MCU Park to see Jose Reyes, "The Claw" and the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Lowell Spinners at Noon. BUY TIX
NO BULL - CYCLONES PEN SHUTS DOWN LOWELL IN 4-1 WIN
For the second night in a row, the Cyclones bullpen shut down the Lowell Spinners and Brooklyn rallied for a 4-1 victory to win their fourth straight game. READ MORE
NELFI IS NIFTY IN 5-4 WIN OVER LOWELL
After falling behind 4-0 in the second inning, the Cyclones bullpen combined to pitch 7.1 scoreless innings. Brooklyn rallied behind Nelfi Zapata's three doubles and go-ahead run in the sixth to win 5-4 READ MORE
TOODEE FROM YO GABBA GABBA - JULY 17th
Toodee from Nick Jr.'s hit show Yo Gabba Gabba will be stopping by MCU Park on Sunday to entertain the crowd. Fans can also have a catch on the field pre-game and kids can run the bases post-game BUY TIX.
CALL IN SICK WITH CYCLONES FEVER - JULY 18th
Another day in the office OR a hot dog at the ballpark while an ocean breeze blows across your face? Yeah I thought so. Day Baseball at MCU Park on Monday, July 18th at noon. BUY TICKETS
JOSE REYES TO PLAY IN BROOKLYN ON MONDAY
Call in sick from work on Monday, July 18th and head to MCU Park to see Jose Reyes and the Brooklyn Cyclones take on the Lowell Spinners at Noon. BUY TIX
CARLOS IS CALIENTE AS CYCLONES WIN 10-4
Carlos Vazquez retired the first 11 batters he faced and struck out four over 5.0 innings while Brooklyn's bats pounded out 14 hits in a 10-4 win over Auburn on Friday night. READ MORE
FRENZEL AND ALDAMA LEAD BROOKLYN TO 2-0 WIN
Cole Frenzel's two-RBI single proved to be all the offense the Cyclones would need as the Cyclones defeated the Auburn Doubledays 2-0 on Thursday night. READ MORE
CYCLONES SKID CONTINUES WITH 9-3 LOSS
Charley Thurber extended his hitting streak to four games, and has an RBI in three straight, but Brooklyn fell below .500 for the first time since 2008 following their 9-3 loss to the Auburn Doubledays. READ MORE
JERSDAY THURSDAY - JULY 14th
On Thursday, the Jersday Thursday series continues with a Red, White and Blue Cyclones jersey for the first 3,000 fans in attendance courtesy of St. Francis College. Get Tickets
OFFICER SANDY BOBBLEHEAD - JULY 13th
On Wednesday, July 13th the Cyclones will host NYPD Appreciation Night and the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive an Officer Sandy Bobblehead courtesy of Municipal Credit Union. BUY TICKETS
CYCLONE MISCUES HELP TIGERS ROAR, 5-3.
Two errors and two wild pitches from the Cyclones led to three runs for the Connecticut Tigers as they took the rubber game of a three game set on Monday Night, 5-3 at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. READ MORE
CYCLONES TO WEAR RED CROSS JERSEYS ON THURSDAY
On Thursday, July 14th, the Brooklyn Cyclones will wear special white and red pinstriped jerseys which will be raffled off to benefit the American Red Cross of Greater New York BUY TICKETS.
PITCHING YIELDS JUST TWO RUNS, BUT CLONES LOSE, 2-1
Javier Rodriguez collected his fourth multi-hit performance in his last five games, but the offense only mustered one run. Jeff Walters allowed just two runs in 5.0 innings. READ MORE
CYCLONES SCORE LATE TO EDGE TIGERS 3-2
Danny Muno continued to sport the hot bat, finishing 2-for-4 and adding a key two-run double in Cyclones' 3-2 win over the Connecticut Tigers on Saturday night at Dodd Stadium. READ MORE
GAME POSTPONED - JULY 8th
Tonight's game between the Vermont Lake Monsters and the Brooklyn Cyclones has been postponed due to rain. Those with tickets for thegame can exchange them for any regular season game during the remainder of the 2011 season based on availability. READ MORE
BEACH BUM DANCE CAMP - AUGUST 20th
The Beach Bums add fun and excitement with their energy and dance routines during each Cyclones home game. Now you can learn from the pros with the Beach Bum dance clinic READ MORE
CYCLONES VISOR - FRIDAY, JULY 8th
On Friday, July 8th the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Cyclones Visor courtesy of Pepsi Max. Then, following the game fans can enjoy the Coney Island Fireworks right from their seats. BUY TICKETS.
CYCLONES TOPPED BY VERMONT, 5-4
Brandon Brown hit his team-leading fourth home run to take an early lead, but Brooklyn ultimately fell to Vermont, 5-4. A total of 30 strikeouts were recorded by both teams. READ MORE
JERSDAY THURSDAY RETURNS - JULY 7th
Jersday Thursday returns to MCU Park for the first time in 2011 on July 7th for Irisn Heritage Night. The first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a green jersey courtesy of Budweiser. BUY TICKETS
CYCLONES TO WEAR SPECIAL UNIFORMS ON IRISH NIGHT
The Brooklyn Cyclones will take on the Vermont Lake Monsters on July 7th during Irish Heritage Night. The team will wear special hats and jerseys - which will be raffled off during the game. To get your tickets now CLICK HERE.
CYCLONES FALL TO LAKE MONSTERS, 5-2
Jonathan Clark (above) went 2-5 and made two outstanding defensive plays in center field, but Brooklyn commited three errors which led to Vermont runs as the Lake Monsters defeated the Cyclones 5-2 on Wednesday. READ MORE
CYCLONES MISTAKES LEAD TO LOSS, 6-5
A throwing error and a pair of wild pitches in the 11th inning pushed across the winning run for the Staten Island Yankees as they defeated the Cyclones 6-5 on Tuesday night. READ MORE
FACEBOOK PLACES CHECK IN - JULY 6th
On Wednesday, July 6th beginning at 5:30 PM the first 50 people at MCU Park to check in on their phones using Facebook Places will receive $10 in Cyclones Cash as part of "Social Media Madness" READ MORE
TWEET YOUR SEATS - JULY 6th
On July 6th fans who tweet their seat locations and use the @BKCyclones tag will have a chance to win signed photos, concert tickets, and the chance to take batting practice on the field at MCU Park. READ MORE
SOCIAL MEDIA MADNESS AT MCU PARK JULY 6th
You "like" us. You really "like" us. On Friday the Cyclones welcomed their 15,000th fan on the official Brooklyn Cyclones Facebook page. As a thank you we will host Social Media Madness on July 6th. READ MORE
REGGY THE PURPLE PARTY DUDE AT MCU PARK
Reggy the Purple Party Dude will be bringing his zany antics to MCU Park on Wednesday, July 6th when the Cyclones take on the Vermont Lake Monsters. Get your tickets now BUY TICKETS.
CYCLONES LIGHT UP STATEN ISLAND, 10-3
The Brooklyn bats exploded on Monday as Brian Harrison (left) and Charley Thurber (right) each had three hits and the Cyclones snapped the Yankees 13-game winning streak with a 10-3 win. READ MORE
CYCLONES SCORE EARLY BUT FALL LATE, 3-2
Luke Stewart's two-run home run gave Brooklyn an early lead, but the Yankees rallied late with a run in the ninth to give them a 3-2 victory over the Cyclones at MCU Park on Sunday evening. READ MORE
CYCLONES LOSE A HEARTBREAKER AT SI, 6-5 IN 10
Brandon Brown went 5-5 for the Cyclones, but the Staten Island Yankees rallied with three runs in the ninth and one in the 10th to steal a 6-5 win on Saturday. READ MORE
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION LIVES UP TO NAME AT MCU PARK
Devon, Bully Ray and the rest of the TNA Stars lived up their names by providing fans at MCU Park on Friday with Total Nonstop Action. READ MORE
7th ANNUAL TAKE YOUR BASE RUN/WALK - JULY 3rd
On Sunday, July 3rd the Cyclones will partner with the ACS for the 7th Annual Take Your Base Run/Walk on the famous Reigelmann Boardwalk on Coney Island. To find out how you can be a part of this amazing fund raising event CLICK HERE.
KIDS RUN THE BASES SUNDAY
After every Sunday home game all children are invited to run the bases. This Sunday we have post-game fireworks, pre-game catch on the field and the rivalry of the Cycones and the Staten Island Yankees BUY TICKETS.
CYCLONES ANNOUNCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK FINALISTS
To vote for Brandon Brown text "A", for Javier Rodriguez text "B", for Chris Hilliard text "C" and for Richard Lucas text "D" to 51684 for your chance to win a signed Ike Davis photo. READ MORE.
SPEND YOUR SUNDAY AT MCU PARK - JULY 3rd
Spend part of your holiday weekend at MCU Park and see the Cyclones take on the Yankees at 6:00 PM on Sunday. Come early for a catch on the field, stay late for post-game kids run the bases and fireworks. READ MORE
WINNICK'S WIZARDRY GETS BROOKLYN WIN, 3-1
Steve Winnick (1-0) worked out of a bases loaded, one out, jam in the fifth inning to keep the Cyclones in front as Brooklyn took the rubber game from Hudson Valley, 3-1 READ MORE