June Kids Club Coloring Contest

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — TinCaps Kids Club members have the chance to get their artwork put in an upcoming gameday program. Introducing our June Kids Club Coloring Contest! The theme of the contest is “Where in the World is Johnny?” Print this graphic of Johnny, color him, and draw him anywhere in the world!

The winner of the contest will get his or her drawing published on a full page in one of our gameday programs. Runner-ups will have a smaller picture of their drawing printed in the program.

You must be a member of the Kids Club to enter the contest. The club is free to join. You can sign up by going to TinCapsKidsClub.com, visiting Guest Sevices at a TinCaps game, or by contacting Aron Brecht at 260-407-2809 or Becht@TinCaps.com. Kids Club members receive inviations to VIP events, such as Johnny’s birthday party, special meet and greets, tirck or treating with Johnny, and more. Plus, there are exclusive giveaways for members only.

Submissions are due by Monday, June 28 at 5:00 p.m. You can dop off your drawing at Parkview Field’s Admin Offices Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM or at Guest Services during a home game.

You can also mail your drawing to:

Fort Wayne TinCaps

Attn: Aron Brecht

1301 Ewing Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Click here for the picture to color

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PawSox Wives Food Drive – Tuesday, June 20

Fans, the PawSox Wives will be at McCoy Stadium on Tuesday Night June 20th  game collecting your donations of Peanut Butter and Tuna to support the Citizens Bank Strike Out Hunger Campaign to benefit the RI Food Bank. Be sure to stop by the PawSox Wives table at the Main Entrance on June 20th and donate a jar of Peanut Butter or can of Tuna….Anyone donating 5 jars of Peanut Butter or cans of Tuna, will receive an autograph photo of a PawSox Player. That’s the PawSox Wives Food Drive on Tuesday June 20th when the PawSox meet Lehigh Valley at 7:05pm…. The PawSox and Citizens Bank thank you for your support of the RI Food Bank.

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Sky Sox Host Heroes Classic Batting Practice

On a beautiful afternoon at Security Service Field, batting practice was in full swing. The crack of the bat filled the air as baseballs from the Colorado Springs coaching staff flew through the high altitude.

It was the beginning of another home game for the Sky Sox, but the top Brewers prospects weren’t in the cages this time around.

Instead, members of the Colorado Springs service community stood in the batter’s box, as representatives of the Colorado Springs Police Department, Colorado Springs Fire Department and the Colorado Springs chapter of the Wounded Warriors Project gathered to help kick off the 2017 Heroes Classic.

“It’s always fun to meet people that protect and serve our country,” said Sky Sox Manager Rick Sweet. “Any time I get an opportunity to spend time with these people and for my players to spend quality time with these people is always a great for them and for us.”

The annual batting practice was part of the Heroes Classic schedule, which aims to raise money and support for the men and women of the Colorado Springs community that choose to protect and serve the freedom and rights both at home and abroad.

“It’s an honor to serve the citizens of Colorado Springs and be able to do the things that I do,” said CSFD’s Ryan Pighetti, a 10-year firefighter at Station 17. “Being recognized for something like this is just icing on the cake. I have service inside of me and that’s why I do what I do.”

Pighetti and many others from across the three organizations had the opportunity to step onto the field and interact with players who share common values of hard work, determination, camaraderie and sacrifice.

“We talked about the camaraderie between the fire department, between their teammates, and a lot of it is the same,” said Pighetti. “These guys have put just as much hard work and determination into their career as I’ve put into my career to get to where we’ve ended up to this point.”

“It’s incredible when our warriors and their family members can come out on the field with professional baseball players and take some swings in the batting cages,” said Greg Monck, Alumni Manager for the Colorado Springs chapter of the Wounded Warrior Project. “It’s an awesome time for them and it helps get them out of the house and hang out with their families.”

For the Sox, an event such as the Heroes Classic batting practice allows the team to show gratitude for those who allow them to play their favorite game.

“For the players, it gives them a chance to touch base with people that allow us to have fun playing the sport that we get to play,” said Sweet. “It’s because of our warriors and the police and fire departments that we have the freedom to play baseball.”

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NATURALS HOST MOST IMPROVED STUDENT GAMES

SPRINGDALE, Ark – The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are proud to have partnered with Mercy Kids on our Mercy Kids Most Improved Student Program, which gave teachers a chance to reward students for making progress during the year. The Naturals will host three (3) Mercy Kids Most Improved Student games on June 7, June 8 and on June 12 and each game will feature a pre-game recognition on the field prior to the start of the game.

During the 2017 season, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals received a record number of nominations for the Mercy Kids Most Improved Student Program. A total of 1,226 students (up from 1,106 in 2016) were nominated by 734 different teachers. The total number of schools participating also increased from 86 in 2016 to nearly 175 in 2017.

Each student that was nominated received two (2) tickets and a Kansas City Royals Kids Zone pass to their choice of either the June 7, June 8, or June 12 games. Prior to each, the Northwest Arkansas Naturals will honor these Most Improved Students with a pre-game parade on the field where they’ll be recognized in front of the crowd. Note that the pre-game recognition on Wednesday, June 7 will occur in-between games since it is a doubleheader.

Teachers were asked to submit nominations of student(s) in their class who have shown the most improvement since the start of the school year. Measuring improvement in the classroom can be very subjective, so the guidelines for student nominations were left up to the discretion of each teacher as they could nominate students that made strides with their behavior, social involvement, academic improvement or any combination of these.

For more information on the Mercy Kids Most Improved Student Program fans can visit www.nwanaturals.com, call (479) 927-4900, email groups@nwanaturals.com, or stop out at the Administrative Office at Arvest Ballpark.

Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Twitter @NWANaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime and #CrowntoCrown for information on tickets, groups, promotions, roster, standings, statistics, and Naturals alumni in the Major Leagues.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.

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Flying Squirrels to Salute TAPS with Patriotic Digi-Camo Jerseys

RVA – The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with The Good Feet Store – Richmond, present a “Salute to TAPS” on Flag Day, June 14, at The Diamond. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

The event will feature pregame skydivers from No Limits Skydiving and in-game will honor families supported by the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), which “offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in (the United States) Armed Forces or as a result of his or her service.”

The Flying Squirrels will also wear patriotic Flag Day jerseys with red, white and blue digi-camo numbers and lettering. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned during the game with proceeds of the event going to benefit TAPS.

“The military members that we will be honoring and remembering on Flag Day gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms,” Flying Squirrels VP and COO Todd “Parney” Parnell said. “This event is a way for us and the community to show our gratitude and support to them and their families.

“The Squirrels have never worn digi-camo jerseys like these before, so that’s one reason to bid on them. But even more so, the TAPS organization provides an important and necessary resource to the loved ones of our fallen heroes.”

Founded in 1994, TAPS is a national peer support network and connection to grief resources for surviving family members and loved ones of fallen servicemen and servicewomen at no cost.

“Every day that we open The Good Feet Store with peace and safety is cause for thanks,” said Jonathan Cotten, owner of The Good Feet Store – Richmond. “Those who have given the ultimate sacrifice deserve our thanks and recognition. June 14, Flag Day, seemed a logical day for our ‘Salute to TAPS,’ and we are glad to partner with the Flying Squirrels to invite these special families so we can all say thanks.”

The game also features Wine Up Wednesday wine specials from 5:30-7:30 p.m. presented by Mix 98.1. There will also be live pregame entertainment by Ragged Edge on the Elephant Insurance Fan Zone main stage.

Flying Squirrels individual tickets, mini plans and group packages are on sale by contacting the Richmond box office at 804-359-FUNN or online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Save lives: Mud Hens Blood Drive is Wednesday, 7/5

Did you know every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood, and that one pint of blood can save up to 3 lives? To help meet demand for donations and to raise awareness about the need for new donors, the annual Mud Hens Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, July 5, from 2-7 p.m.

The blood drive will be held inside the Top of Nine banquet area (see on map) located on the fourth floor at 406 Washington St. adjacent to Fifth Third Field.

  • All donors will receive a ticket voucher for a future Toledo Mud Hens game!
  • Meet the mascots!
  • All donors will be entered into a drawing to win some cool Mud Hens items!

To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-REDCROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: MUDHENS.

Fans attending games on June 14 and 30 will also be able to schedule an appointment at the Red Cross table on the main concourse.

The American Red Cross Western Lake Erie Region serves 11 counties and needs to collect about 300 units of blood every day to meet patient need in 23 hospitals.

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Staci Johnson to Celebrate “Home Run For Life” Saturday

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Dodgers and INTEGRIS continue the 2017 “Home Run for Life” series Saturday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark by recognizing Staci Johnson, who was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at the age of 36.

Johnson was proactive in her treatment after discovering an unusual lump in early 2016, and embraced positivity throughout her treatment at INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and INTEGRIS Comprehensive Breast Center.

The Bethany resident is now in remission, back to work and enjoying her time with her husband Mike and sons Hunter, 9, and Wyatt, 5, with a fresh perspective.

“Home Run For Life” recognizes individuals in the Oklahoma City community who have overcome a significant medical event with the help of their families, physicians and health care professionals. To symbolize the end of their battle against adversity, honorees take a home run “lap” around the bases during an in-game ceremony.

“We are proud to continue the Home Run For Life Series this season and honor some remarkable individuals in our community who have battled exceptional challenges with their health,” OKC Dodgers President/General Manager Michael Byrnes said. “Their resolve and courage offer great inspiration for us all and we are pleased to join with INTEGRIS to recognize their triumphs.”

In January 2016, Johnson noticed an unusual lump after exiting the shower. She made an appointment with her physician, but didn’t give it much thought otherwise as she had no history of breast cancer in her family.

An ultrasound, mammogram and biopsy followed in the coming weeks at the INTEGRIS Comprehensive Breast Center, and in February 2016, Johnson was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma.

She allowed herself to be distraught for the next two days, but then decided that to beat this, she needed to keep a positive mimndset throughout the coming months.

“For the most part I didn’t let it get me down. I was very positive,” she said. “I had that initial couple of days, but then I just thought: ‘Nope we’re going to get this taken care of.'”

She started her first chemotherapy treatment March 10, 2016 at the INTEGRIS Cancer Institute and had eight rounds of chemotherapy total that lasted into July.

“They didn’t waste any time which is a blessing because they just took over,” Johnson said. “Your brain is muddled. There is so much information being fed to you that you just kind of follow the path and I knew I was in good hands.”

Her first four rounds of chemotherapy were strong and came every two weeks. She started to lose her hair before her second treatment and asked her husband to help shave her head. The last four rounds of chemo came every three weeks.

Exhaustion, aches and pains followed each round. She would go in for chemo on Thursdays and return to work on Tuesdays. Some days were more difficult than others.

She had surgery in September and then radiation treatments in November and December. She received the encouraging news that she was in remission in the fall of 2016.

Throughout her treatments, appointments and recovery, positivity and support enveloped her.

Johnson said the staff at INTEGRIS Cancer Institute became part of her family because of the encouragement and outstanding care they offered.

Her friends and family offered other forms of support, bringing food to her family, helping with shopping and assisting in keeping her sons’ lives as normal as possible through it all.

“It’s just so amazing that when you need it, there is so much compassion,” Johnson said.

Her illness initially forced her to slow down. But slowing down also brought her a new perspective and is a practice she continues today.

“Just being willing to say no and making certain things the priority and cherishing the moments you do have,” Johnson said. “That was my big thing. Those things you do pick to do with your friends and family, just cherishing them because life is so short.”

To read Johnson’s full story, visit okcdodgers.com. Watch Staci Johnson complete her “Home Run for Life” following the third inning of Saturday’s 7:05 p.m. game against the Round Rock Express at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

The Dodgers open a seven-game homestand at 7:05 p.m. Friday and fireworks are scheduled to follow the game. The series continues at 7:05 p.m. Saturday.

Sunday’s 6:05 p.m. game falls on a Chaparral Energy Family Sunday filled with family-oriented activities, including pregame player autographs and kids can run the bases after the game.

The homestand continues with a four-game series against the Omaha Storm Chasers starting at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 13. A Field Trip Day game follows at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 14.

Thursday, June 15’s 7:05 p.m. game against Omaha falls on a $2 Thursday, featuring $2 soda, water and beer from a line of Pepsi and Budweiser products. Fireworks are scheduled to follow the homestand finale that starts at 7:05 p.m. Friday, June 16 against Omaha.

For tickets or additional information, please call (405) 218-1000, go online to okcdodgers.com or visit the Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark ticket office located on South Mickey Mantle Drive.

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Vs. Cancer Night: Pediatric cancer fundraiser this Saturday with a goal of $8,000

The West Virginia Power will host a Vs. Cancer night on Saturday June 10. West Virginia plays the Greensboro Grasshoppers at 6:05 P.M. and will raise money for the Vs. Cancer Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation.

Vs. Cancer is an organization that donates money to pediatric cancer research. 50 percent of all donations fund local pediatric cancer programs and the other 50 percent funds pediatric brain tumor research. Each day 250 children in the United States lose their lives to cancer and 13 children are diagnosed with brain tumors.

“We’re glad to be assisting in such a worthy cause,” Executive Vice President Ken Fogel said, “I hope that whatever small part we play helps them reach their goals.”

The Power have set a goal of $8,000 with a deadline on June 10. The Minor League Baseball campaign, which the Power are a part of, have a $45,000 total goal. If the Power reach their goal, members of the front office staff will shave their heads.

“This is a great charity that will help a lot of kids in the greater Charleston area, as well as fund national research,” Garrett Weller, The West Virginia Power Production Manager said, “I’ve never had my head shaved before, but I’m excited for us to meet our goal and would be honored to do it for the kids.”

You can help the Power and Minor League Baseball reach their goals by joining the Power’s team at Power Vs. Cancer.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Chasers In The Community

The Storm Chasers were present throughout the Omaha Metro community in the month of May, which kicked off on May 2 with a Children’s Hospital Visit from Storm Chasers pitchers Malcom Culver and Jonathan Dziedzic, followed by classroom visits at OPS Virtual Learning over a three-day period between May 9-11. One day later, Chasers Charities presented a Chasin’ Dreams Grant to the Central Omaha Legion Baseball Association for over $1,100. In addition, the Storm Chasers’ front office staff totaled 34.5 hours of community service throughout the month of May.

Community Events in May

  • Pitchers Malcom Culver and Jonathan Dziedzic visited Children’s Hospital Visit – May 2
  • OPS Virtual Learning Classroom Visit from Stormy and Storm Chasers Front Office Staff – May 9-11
  • Presented Chasin’ Dreams Grant to Central Omaha Legion Baseball Association from Chasers Charities ($1,198.98)  – May 12
  • Prairie Queen Fundraiser Surprise Visit – May 15

Notable Mascot Appearances for May

  • Walk to Cure Arthritis – May 13
  • Offut AFB Runway Run – May 14
  • Red Nose Day – May 20
  • Ames Ave. Block Party – May 26

Upcoming Community Events in June

  • Children’s Hospital Visit – June 8 (10:00am)
  • AllPlay Miracle Baseball League at Seymour Smith Park – June 10 (10:30am)
  • Player Appearance at Twin Rivers YMCA– June 23 (11:00am)

Upcoming Scheduled Mascot Appearances for June

  • P.A.C.E. Baseball Clinic – June 6 (6:00pm)
  • Papillion Days Parade – June 17
  • Benson Library Storytime – June 22 (10:30am)
  • Hy-Vee Appearance (747 N. 132nd Street) – June 23 (11:00am)
  • Benson Library Storytime – June 24 (10:00am)

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Antonio and Sydnei Copher Celebrate their Anthem Home Runs for Life on June 14

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Dayton Dragons will host 14-year-old Antonio Copher and his 13-year old sister Sydnei for an Anthem Home Run for Life on Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m., when the Dayton Dragons take on the Great Lakes Loons at Fifth Third Field.

The Anthem Home Run for Life program provides children in the Dayton region who are battling serious medical conditions with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each honoree gets to take a lap around the bases at Fifth Third Field during a sold-out Dragons home game while the crowd cheers them on.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Dayton Dragons will host 14-year-old Antonio Copher and his 13-year old sister Sydnei for an Anthem Home Run for Life on Wednesday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m., when the Dayton Dragons take on the Great Lakes Loons at Fifth Third Field.

The Anthem Home Run for Life program provides children in the Dayton region who are battling serious medical conditions with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Each honoree gets to take a lap around the bases at Fifth Third Field during a sold-out Dragons home game while the crowd cheers them on.

Antonio and Sydnei’s Story

Antonio Copher is in the eighth grade, and his sister Sydnei is in the seventh grade at East Dayton Christian School. Both Copher children are very artistic and have big dreams for the future. Antonio is active in choir and plays piano. He’d like to work for a tech company in the future or pursue a career in music. Sydnei loves dance, theatre, and playing the violin, and wants to be an anesthesiologist. Staying active is important for them, but it isn’t always easy. Both Copher children were diagnosed at birth with sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder in which red blood cells (which are normally round and flexible) are sticky, hard, and shaped like crescent moons. Some of the complications associated with sickle cell may include chronic pain, susceptibility to infection, organ damage, and stroke.

Because of sickle cell, the Copher children grew up with a chronic achy feeling, mostly in their backs. They took medication every day for the pain but still had to make visits to the hospital when it became unbearable.

Sickle cell is a lifelong disease, but Antonio, Sydnei, and their family are diligent about managing their condition. They don’t make trips to the hospital nearly as much anymore, and most of their treatment can be done either at home or at the doctor’s office.

Today, Antonio and Sydnei continue to stay active, eat right, drink plenty of water, and pay close attention to what their bodies tell them. Their parents have taught them how to take ownership of their treatment and learn how to cope with their condition. “You have to fight through the worst days to get to the best days,” Sydnei explained. Antonio said, “I don’t think of myself as being different…Things happen for a reason, and you should work to prepare yourself for the future – or even the next few minutes.”

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Dayton Dragons applaud all those who have been instrumental in Antonio and Sydnei’s lives, including their parents Antonio Sr. and Synthia and their specialist Dr. Dole. Please join us in cheering them on as they complete their Anthem Home Run for Life at Fifth Third Field on June 14.

More Information:  The Dayton Dragons are the Midwest League affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and play a 70-game home schedule at beautiful Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton, easily accessible from Interstate 75. Individuals and groups seeking information about Dayton Dragons group tickets, lawn tickets, the season ticket wait list, sponsorship opportunities or booking a Dragons speaker are encouraged to contact the Dragons by calling at (937) 228-2287, emailing at dragons@daytondragons.com, or on the web at daytondragons.com.

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Donate blood at the ballpark Wednesday for Spikes tix

The State College Spikes and the American Red Cross are teaming up for a Blood Drive in Suite 519 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, and we need your help, Spikes fans!

In addition to helping our neighbors by increasing regional blood supplies, any presenting donor that comes to the ballpark on Wednesday will receive two (2) Bullpen Box tickets for a Spikes home game of their choice this summer.

Walk-ins are welcome, but fans can also make an appointment with the Red Cross at RedCrossBlood.com.

The American Red Cross urges those who have never given blood before – as well as those who haven’t given recently – to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now and help sustain a sufficient community blood supply this summer.

While the need for blood is constant during the summer months, the Red Cross experiences a drastic decline in new donors. Nationwide, about one-third fewer new donors came out to give last summer than during the rest of the year. Additionally, many schools where blood drives are held – and where new donors give – are not in session, and current donors often delay giving due to summer vacation plans.

While about 38 percent of the population is eligible to give blood, less than 10 percent of those eligible actually do. The blood donation process takes about an hour with the actual donation only taking about 10 minutes.

So be sure to join us Wednesday between 12:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. here at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park as the Spikes and the American Red Cross team up for Blood Drive at the ballpark!

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

Meet the Team and STEM Day Among Homestand Highlights

FREDERICK, MD -The Frederick Keys return to Nymeo Field on Sunday night to begin a four-game series against the Potomac Nationals. This features the second Meet the Team Event of the Year and concludes with STEM Day on Tuesday morning. For tickets fans can contact the Keys at 301-815-9939 or visit frederickkeys.com.

First pitch on Sunday is at 6:00 p.m and gates open one hour prior. When fans arrive they can head down to the field for the Keys second Meet the Team Event of the year. From 5-5:30 Keys players and coaches will be meeting fans and signing autographs. During this time fans can also enjoy a catch in the outfield as part of Sunday Funday presented by Chili’s.

Following the game there will be Luke Bryan fireworks presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Somerford House and Heartfields Assisted Living at Frederick. It is also Alzheimer’s Awareness Night as we will be spreading awareness about the disease and other dementias.

On Monday, the Keys and P-Nats play a doubleheader with first pitch scheduled for 5:00 p.m and gates opening at four o’clock. Both games will be seven innings. It is Strike Out Stroke Night sponsored by Frederick Memorial Hospital, as the Keys and FMH will spread awareness about signs of strokes and how to prevent them.

As always, youngsters can enjoy Kids Eat Free Monday courtesy of Key 103 and Buffalo Wild Wings. Kids 12 and under receive a voucher for a free hot dog, chips and drink, while it is a Make a Difference Monday as well sponsored by BGE Home.

The short homestand concludes on Tuesday with STEM Day at 11:00 a.m sponsored by AstraZeneca. A fieldtrip for students of Frederick County Schools, local businesses and non-profits will be on hand to educate students about science, technology, engineering and math and discuss their careers in the STEM sector. Fans that come out can also enjoy a Guaranteed Win Tuesday sponsored by WFRE & WFMD. Should the Keys lose, fans can exchange their ticket at the box office for tickets to a future Keys game.

On Sunday the Keys send left-hander Keegan Akin (3-4, 5.95) to the mound against Nationals southpaw Hector Silvestre (5-1, 4.31). First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m, and the broadcast can be heard on 1450 AM The Source, frederickkeys.com and the TuneIn Radio App.

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BlueClaws to Host Nut Free Day on June 16th

Those with peanut allergies can enjoy Nut Free Day at the ballpark on Friday, June 16th.

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LAKEWOOD, NJ – The BlueClaws will host a “Nut Free Day” at FirstEnergy Park on Friday, June 16th at the team’s 7:05 pm game against Hickory (Rangers).

The entire ballpark will be peanut-free and no peanut products will be used in food preparation or available for sale (peanuts, Cracker Jacks, etc), giving those with peanut-allergies the chance to experience BlueClaws baseball!

The June 16th game is BlueClaws Let’s Make a Deal Night with themed fun throughout the game. Additionally, after the game, enjoy some of the best post-game fireworks at the Jersey Shore thanks to Wawa.

“The BlueClaws are pleased to be able to offer this night for those around the Jersey Shore impacted by peanut allergies,” said Jim McNamara, BlueClaws Vice President of Tickets. “We want everyone around the area to have to opportunity to enjoy BlueClaws baseball and look forward to a great night.”

Tickets are going fast for this game. To order, call 732-901-7000 option 2 or click here to order online.

The BlueClaws are the Jersey Shore’s top stop for affordable, family entertainment. They have led the South Atlantic League and New Jersey in attendance in all 16 years of existence.

– BlueClaws –

This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.

“CHALLENGER DAY” Returns to Canal Park on June 4

(AKRON, OHIO) June 2, 2017 – The Akron RubberDucks and Northeast Ohio Roy Hobbs Baseball are partnered again to bring back “Challenger Day” on Sunday, June 4 at 12 p.m., prior to the finale of the three-game series between the Akron RubberDucks and the Reading Fightin’ Phils, which starts at 2:05 p.m. It will be the 19th year Challenger Day will be hosted at Canal Park, with the annual tradition started in 1999.

Challenger Day provides an opportunity for kids and adults with developmental disabilities to play a baseball game at Canal Park, and to meet and be cheered on by some of the RubberDucks players. Each participant will get to hit and play in the field, and get to experience what it is like to be a professional ballplayer for a day. Ages range from as young as seven to as old as 25.

“Challenger Day is one of the annual highlights of our schedule,” said RubberDucks general manager Jim Pfander. “It is important to be able to give these young baseball players a chance to play at a facility like Canal Park, but the real fun comes from the smiles on the athletes’ faces and those on the faces of the RubberDucks players who are there to cheer them on.”

Challenger Day participants play in area Little League programs that include the Challenger program or in the Ohio Challenged Athletes program. Participants this year will be from teams in Hudson, Tallmadge, Green, Canton, Tuscarawas County, Barberton, including players from Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.

Participants are scheduled to warm up at 11:45 a.m. with the game scheduled for 12 p.m. and it will last approximately one hour. At the conclusion, a team photo will be taken of the participants and the RubberDucks who cheered them on. Gates will open at 11:45 a.m. for any spectators.

Media are welcome to attend. If credentials or photos are needed, please contact director of public and media relations Adam Liberman at aliberman@akronrubberducks.com to make arrangements.

The RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. For more information, call the RubberDucks at 330-253-5151 or visit www.akronrubberducks.com. The RubberDucks are on Facebook www.facebook.com/akronrubberducks and Twitter @AkronRubberDuck.

P-Nats Announce Teacher & Professor Appreciation Summer Ticket Offer Plus New Prince William County Public School Teacher Free Ticket Program

Woodbridge, VA—The Potomac Nationals are excited to announce a special ticket offer for all teachers and college/university professors in the Northern Virginia area and elsewhere.

The P-Nats will offer discounted tickets to all teachers and professors for all Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday games at Pfitzner Stadium for the remainder of the 40th campaign of Potomac Baseball in 2017.

For the rest of the summer, teachers, professors, and other specialized school educators can purchase grandstand tickets for $6 and reserved tickets for $7 with proof of teacher/professor school identification card.

This special ticket rate is applicable only for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday games.

Teachers and professors may purchase up to four (4) tickets at the discounted price for any one game, Wednesday through Friday.

All discounted tickets must be purchased at the P-Nats’ Extreme Custom Collision Ticket Office. Tickets can be purchased at Pfitzner Stadium in advance of a gameday or on the day of the game, itself.

In addition, all incoming Prince William County Public School teachers will receive a complimentary family four-pack of undated grandstand ticket vouchers to a 2017 Potomac Nationals game of their choice (excluding the P-Nats’ Fourth of July game).

Regarding the P-Nats’ teacher and professor appreciation summer ticket offer and the new Prince William County Public School teacher free ticket program, Potomac Nationals General Manager of Sales, Bryan Holland said, “Our nation’s educators deserve to be treated with the utmost respect for their invaluable work in fostering the development of America’s future. On behalf of the Potomac Nationals, it is our honor to extend this teacher and professor appreciation ticket discount initiative, and to provide free tickets to new Prince William County Public School teachers all summer long.”

Tonight will mark the first P-Nats game in which teachers and professors can receive their summer ticket discount as the Nationals host the Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05pm at The Pfitz. Gates to the Home of the P-Nats open at 6:00pm.

The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League play at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge, Virginia, and are the Carolina League affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The Potomac Nationals have claimed five Carolina League Championship titles (1982, 1989, 2008, 2010, and 2014) and nine CL Northern Division Championships. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2017 season and beyond are available, as well as corporate outings for the 2017 season to watch the future stars of the Washington Nationals at The Pfitz. For more information on Potomac Nationals 2017 season tickets, mini plans, group outings, and picnic packages, visit the P-Nats online at www.potomacnationals.com or call the Potomac Nationals Ticket office at 703-590-2311.

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