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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:black">Zach Rhodes</span></b><span style="color:black"> | Associate Director of Athletics Communications<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Department of Athletics | Baylor University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">C: 919-247-7585 | O: 254-710-3784<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">From: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Russell Luna <russell@Big12Sports.com><br>
<b>Date: </b>Monday, May 3, 2021 at 10:11 AM<br>
<b>To: </b>Russell Luna <russell@Big12Sports.com><br>
<b>Subject: </b>Credential Portal Now Open for 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">The credential application is now open for the 2021 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship, which will be held May 25-30, at Oklahoma City’s Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. As a
reminder, this year’s Championship starts on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. CT with a contest between the No. 8/9 seeds. The credential application deadline is
<b>Tuesday, May 18.</b> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">There will not be an in-person media luncheon in 2021. A virtual press conference will either be scheduled for Monday, May 24 or Tuesday, May 25. More details will follow soon.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">Media attendance at the 2021 Championship will be extremely limited due to local COVID-19 attendance policies. Approved media will be provided one press box seat for the game(s)
in which the institution they cover is participating. There will not be a media overflow section. These approved outlets must pick up their credential and wristband at the box office prior to entering the stadium. Per venue guidelines, a face covering must
be worn at all times.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">Media will not be allowed on the Event Level or have field or locker room access.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">This year, a virtual credential option is available for media members that are unable to attend in-person or not approved for in-person access.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">A limited photo/video work space will be provided in the press box. All postgame press conferences will be handled via Zoom and coordinated by participating institutions.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">All photographers and videographers will not be allowed to shoot from the photo boxes due to protocols. These individuals are allowed to roam the concourse and stands as long as
they wear a face mask, adhere to social distancing and do not interrupt the fan experience or disrupt the event.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">All media information, including game-day statistics, final books and team notes, will be provided in a Dropbox or by email. Hard copies of information will not be distributed or
available on-site.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">Credential Deadline:
</span></b><span style="font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">Tuesday, May 18 by 5 p.m. CT
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif">Russell Luna</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"News Gothic MT Std",sans-serif;color:#6C6E70">Assistant Director of Media Services</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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