For Jason M., it literally paid off to watch Wednesday's A's broadcast on NBC Sports California.
Jason is the second winner of the A's Prize Patrol contest and won $5,000, which was presented to him on Thursday evening.
Additionally, the A's will match the $5,000 prize and donate it to Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area.
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So what did Jason have to do in order to win the $5,000 grand prize? On Wednesday, he tuned in to A's-Yankees game, and when a secret code was revealed, he went to https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/prizepatrol and filled out the form.
Five random finalists were selected on Thursday, and each was asked to write 50 words on what makes them such big A's fans.
“We’re a family of true Oakland A’s fans," Jason wrote. "I’ve started teaching my 4-year old to bat and he insists he’ll play for the A’s someday. And, I kid you not, my wife and I even watched the A’s games from our hospital delivery room for both of our children!”
A's In-Stadium host Kara Tsuboi, mascot Stomper, A's Prize Patrol and NBC Sports California surprised Jason at his home on Thursday night.
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If you want the chance to follow in Jason's footsteps and win $5,000 for yourself and a charity, you have two more chances this season.
Watch these two upcoming game broadcasts for the secret code:
Sept. 3 vs. Los Angeles Angels
Sept. 6 vs. Detroit Tigers
Once the secret code is revealed, you can enter the contest here.
The A's Prize Patrol was created as a way for the team and NBC Sports California to reward fans for tuning in to A's broadcasts. Watch the A’s to win and support your community.