Triple-A Final Stretch to Benefit Local Charity

 

New York, NY, September 21, 2021 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the creation of a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city.

For each home run hit by Triple-A teams (home and road games) during the Triple-A Final Stretch, Minor League Baseball will donate $50 per home run to a local charity selected by the team. The team hitting the most home runs over the 10-game span will generate an extra $5,000 donation for their charity.

The Triple-A Final Stretch begins on September 22nd as the Knights will host the Norfolk Tides from Truist Field. The Knights have selected Baseball For Life as this year’s charity to receive these donations.

Baseball For Life looks to teach young people throughout the Charlotte community the importance of our four pillars of Character – Service, Stewardship, Leadership and Ownership. These skills are important in the game of baseball are in life. The role of Baseball For Life is to effectively coordinate and channel these our community’s resources in a way which most positively impacts young people. Although Baseball For Life will continue to evolve over the years its initial tangible influence on the community’s youth will be felt primarily through five on-going initiatives.

“Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Major League Baseball’s Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development,

Peter Woodfork. “These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts.”

Minor League Baseball consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Low-A, High-A, Double-A and Triple-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to Minor League Baseball games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of Minor League Baseball since 1901. For more information, visit MiLB.com. Follow Minor League Baseball on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Indians Select Indy RBI as Triple-A Final Stretch Beneficiary

 

INDIANAPOLIS – Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the creation of a “Homers That Help” campaign, a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city. The Indianapolis Indians selected Indy RBI, the exclusive affiliate of Major League Baseball’s Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities initiative, as the Circle City beneficiary.

MiLB will donate $50 to Indy RBI for every home run hit by the Indians over the final 10 games. Further, the Triple-A team to finish with the most home runs over the 10-game span will generate an extra $5,000 donation from MiLB to its respective charity.

“The last two years have been the most stable Indy RBI has been financially thanks to the Indianapolis Indians and Indianapolis Indians Charities,” said Mike Lennox, Indy RBI Executive Director. “We’ve been able to focus our efforts on getting kids to play baseball and softball while having fun and maintaining good sportsmanship. We are thankful for Minor League Baseball’s donation which will contribute to our success next season.”

The Indians belted 120 home runs through their first 119 games of the season. Individually, Indiana native Hunter Owen leads the club with a career-high tying 19 homers.

“We are excited that our powerful lineup will lead to a powerful community impact during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Randy Lewandowski, Indianapolis Indians President and General Manager. “Indy RBI provides great opportunities for inner-city youth to play baseball and softball, and we’re thankful for Minor League Baseball’s contribution to one of our greatest community partners and nonprofits in every Triple-A market.”

The Triple-A Final Stretch begins tonight when Jacksonville hosts Memphis. The Indians begin their Final Stretch games tomorrow with the series opener of a five-game set at Omaha.

“Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Major League Baseball’s Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. “These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts.

Tickets for Indy’s final five-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds are still available. To purchase, visit IndyIndians.com or contact the Victory Field Box Office at (317) 269-3545 or [email protected].

Hens to participate in Homers That Help campaign

 

Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the creation of a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city.

For each home run hit by Triple-A teams (home and road games) during the Triple-A Final Stretch, Minor League Baseball will donate $50 per home run to a local charity selected by the team. The team hitting the most home runs over the 10-game span will generate an extra $5,000 donation for their charity.

The Mud Hens have selected the Boys & Girls Club of Toledo as the charity to receive these donations. The Boys & Girls Club aims to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

The Triple-A Final Stretch begins tonight, when Jacksonville hosts Memphis, while the remaining Triple-A clubs will begin their Final Stretch games on Sept. 22 or 23.

“Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Major League Baseball’s Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. “These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts.”

Triple-A Final Stretch to Benefit Local Charities 

 

New York, NY, September 21, 2021 — Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) today announced the creation of a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city.

For each home run hit by Triple-A teams (home and road games) during the Triple-A Final Stretch, Minor League Baseball will donate $50 per home run to a local charity selected by the team. The team hitting the most home runs over the 10-game span will generate an extra $5,000 donation for their charity.

The Triple-A Final Stretch begins tonight, when Jacksonville hosts Memphis, while the remaining Triple-A clubs will begin their Final Stretch games on Sept. 22 or 23. The Clippers will open their Final Stretch on Wednesday, September 22 in Nashville and return home to Huntington Park on Wednesday, September 29 against Louisville.

“Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch,” said Major League Baseball’s Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. “These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts.”

“The Triple-A Final Stretch is another chance for us to strengthen our long standing relationship with the Buckeye Ranch,” said Clippers President and General Manager Ken Schnacke. “In celebration of the final five games of the 2021 season at Huntington Park, September 29 – October 3, all Reserved and Bleacher Seats are just $5!”

The local charities selected to receive the donation include:

Albuquerque Isotopes – Enlace Comunitario

Buffalo Bisons – WNY Heroes

Charlotte Knights – Baseball For Life

Columbus Clippers – The Buckeye Ranch

Durham Bulls – Durham Bulls Youth Athletic League

El Paso Chihuahuas – El Paso Border Youth Athletic Association

Gwinnett Stripers – Atlanta Trans Housing Coalition

Indianapolis Indians – Indianapolis RBI

Iowa Cubs – Kiwanis Miracle League

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp – 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project

Las Vegas Aviators – YMCA of Southern Nevada

Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Boys & Girls Club of Allentown

Louisville Bats – Boys & Girls Club of Kentuckiana

Memphis Redbirds – Memphis Little League

Nashville Sounds – Nashville RBI

Norfolk Tides – Booker T. Washington High School Friends and Alumni Association

Oklahoma City Dodgers – Cleats For Kids

Omaha Storm Chasers – B&B Sports Academy

Reno Aces – District 1 Little League

Rochester Red Wings – Pirate Toy Fund

Round Rock Express – Austin RBI

Sacramento River Cats – California Fire Foundation

St. Paul Saints – ACES4KIDS

Salt Lake Bees – Sons of Baseball Foundation

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Rail Riders – Wyoming Valley Challenger Baseball

Sugar Land Skeeters – Sugar Land Little League

Syracuse Mets – Syracuse Challenger Baseball

Tacoma Rainiers – Rebuilding Together South Sound

Toledo Mud Hens – Boys & Girls Club of Toledo

Worcester Red Sox – Why Me & Sherry’s House

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About Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball consists of 120 teams across four classification levels (Low-A, High-A, Double-A and Triple-A) that are affiliated with Major League Baseball’s 30 teams. Fans flock to Minor League Baseball games to see baseball’s future stars and experience the affordable family-friendly entertainment that has been a staple of Minor League Baseball since 1901. For more information, visit MiLB.com. Follow Minor League Baseball on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Strike Out Cancer Night, Remembrance of 9/11 Set for Second Half of Homestand

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Bats’ 12-game homestand rolls on with five games against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates) at Louisville Slugger Field from Sept. 8 – 12. The series is highlighted by Strike Out Cancer Night with specialty jerseys and a postgame fireworks show on Friday, Sept. 10 and a Remembrance of 9/11 with patriotic-themed uniforms and several pregame ceremonies honoring first responders on Saturday, Sept. 11.

**NOTE: SATURDAY’S GAME TIME IS 1 P.M.**

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8 || First pitch, 6:30 p.m. (Gates 5:30 p.m.)

Sluggerita Wednesday
Presented by Number JUAN Tequila

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9 || First pitch, 6:30 p.m. (Gates 5:30 p.m.)

Pride Night (A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Louisville Pride Foundation, Derby City Pride League or Queer Kentucky. Click HERE for additional information).

Thirsty Thursday, Live Music
Presented by Miller Lite, Coors Lite, the Kentucky Lottery & iHeart Radio

FRIDAY, SEPT. 10 || First pitch, 7 p.m. (Gates 6 p.m.)

Strike Out Cancer Night with Specialty Jerseys
Sponsored by UofL Health and the Brown Cancer Center

Final Postgame Fireworks Show of Season
Sponsored by Lucas Oil

Family Four Pack (sponsored by Republic Bank), Atrium Brewing Ticket Package
Presented by Jack Daniels Country Cocktails, Meijer, Cattleman’s Roadhouse and Campbellsville University

Scout Night with Boy Scout Campout (Boy Scouts will have an overnight campout in the outfield grass at Louisville Slugger Field)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 || First pitch, 1 p.m. (Gates 12 p.m.)

Remembrance of 9/11 with Patriotic-Themed Jerseys, On-Field Flag Display, Color Guard by LMPD, Singing of National Anthem & “God Bless America” by LMPD representatives — *$4 and $6 tickets available for first responders and their families by using coupon code “HEROES”

“Party at the Park” Presented by Old 502 Winery, Fall City Craft Beer, Against the Grain, Smithworks Seltzer & Great Clips

SUNDAY, SEPT. 12 || First pitch, 1 p.m. (Gates 12 p.m.)

Kids Eat Free, Postgame Kids Run the Bases
Presented by Meijer, Pepsi & YMCA

Top Prospect RHP Hunter Greene Scheduled Start

Helpful Home Runs: Highmark partnering with SWB to benefit local food bank

 

MOOSIC, PA (September 9, 2021) – The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders are proud to partner with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to raise money for National Hunger Awareness Month. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will donate $10 for every home run that the RailRiders hit during the 2021 season to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank in Pittston.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre has hit 120 home runs so far this season, putting the current donation total at $1,200. The RailRiders have 21 games remaining this season, including the remainder of the regular season and The Final Stretch.

“We are proud to partner with our friends at the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on this important initiative,” said Brian Rinker, Market President at Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. “Now more than ever, we want to support local organizations that address hunger and food insecurity in our community. We wish the RailRiders the best of luck for a successful finish to the season!”

In our region, one in six children and one in eight adults face hunger each day. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Northeast Regional Food Bank is a Feeding America partner and works to reduce hunger and promote proper nutrition in addition to preventing food waste. The Food Bank serves four counties in Northeast Pennsylvania: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming.

“Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield has been a great partner over the years and we appreciate their support of the Northeast Regional Food Bank,” said Katie Beekman, the RailRiders’ General Manager. “We have all seen the disheartening statistics and truly hope that this program can benefit those in need in NEPA. Now it’s time for the RailRiders to finish strong.”

For more information, visit swbrailriders.com or call (570) 969-BALL.

Storm Chasers and Union Omaha Announce Hurricane Ida Relief Drive

 

The Omaha Storm Chasers and Union Omaha announced today the launch of the Hurricane Ida Relief Drive which will collect essential items to be distributed to those affected by Hurricane Ida. The drive is set to begin on Saturday, September 11 at the Union Omaha soccer match at Werner Park and concludes following the Storm Chasers home game on September 19.

The Storm Chasers and Union Omaha have partnered with NRG Media and Werner Enterprises to help spread the word and get the donated items transported to High Voltage, a New Orleans based non-profit providing programs and support to the local New Orleans area. All items can be donated at Werner Park during designated drop off windows:

Sat., Sept. 11 – 4-7:30pm, Union Omaha game

Tues., Sept. 14 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Wed., Sept. 15 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Thurs., Sept. 16 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Fri., Sept. 17 – 5:30-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Sat., Sept. 18 – 4-7:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Sun., Sept. 19 – 11:30am-1:30pm, Omaha Storm Chasers game

Below is a list of recommended items to be donated:

Baby Diapers Adult Diapers Wipes Hand Sanitizer

Toilet Paper Toiletries Dish Soap Paper Towels

Zip-lock Bags Manual Can Openers First Aid Kits Bug Spray

Roofing Nails w/Tabs Roofing Nails Shingles Tar Paper

Screws Lumber 5-gal Buckets Tarps

Batteries Flashlights Work Gloves Brooms

Push Brooms Dust Pans Disposable Plates & Utensils

Non-perishable Food Heavy Duty Garbage Bags

Tickets are not required to make a donation of items to the drive.

September 11th Remembrance at Huntington Park

 

Join Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball, its Clubs, and players, as we pay tribute to those whose lives were lost on September 11th, 2001 and those who died from illnesses obtained at Ground Zero. We honor them with the pledge that ‘We Shall Not Forget.’

The Clippers host the Gwinnett Stripers at Huntington Park on Saturday, September 11th, first pitch scheduled for 7:05pm. Gates open at 5:30pm. Enjoy a post-game fireworks show set to a patriotic medley!

In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, we thank all Military and First Responders with an exclusive & unique Commemorative Coin while in attendance at Huntington Park on September 11, 2021. All Military and First Responders will be able to purchase Reserved Section Tickets for $5 per ticket and be guaranteed a Commemorative Coin (2 Commemorative Coins MAX per purchaser) OR receive up to 2 complimentary General Admission Tickets (Commemorative Coin NOT guaranteed with Complimentary Tickets). To receive Commemorative Coin, $5 Reserved Seat ticket must be purchased through special link. Order online here: https://fevo.me/clippers911anniversary

Other highlights for Saturday:

National Anthem – Trooper Jessica McIntyre, Ohio State Highway Patrol

First Pitch – Bob Meader: Commander Columbus Division of Police

Commander Bob Meader is a thirty-one veteran of Columbus Police. He served in patrol for eighteen years throughout the city and ten of those years on 3rd shift. Bob has also served in the legal unit, undercover, property crimes, communications, and the Training Bureau.

Bob is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving four years on active duty as a military police officer and six years in the US Air Force Reserves as a flight medic. He is also an adjunct professor at Franklin University, a lifelong Indians fan and he worked at the Cleveland Indians while in high school. Bob is married with three children. Bob’s wife Carrie recently retired as a police officer from the Groveport Police Department.

Honor Guard – Hilliard Police Department and Norwich Township Fire Department

Pipes and Drums – Columbus Police Department and Columbus Fire Department

HONOREES:

Marvin Hill: Captain, Ohio State Highway Patrol

Brian Taylor: Fire Chief Pleasant Twp. Fire Department

Greg Davies: Sergeant, Columbus Airport Police Department

Matt Bukala: Supervisory Department of Homeland Security Federal Agent

Don Barker: Federal Security Director & Lt Colonel USMC

Jim Gilbert: Chief Deputy Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

Rob Sagle: Commander Columbus Division of Police

Justin Alloway: Detective Lieutenant Westerville Division of Police

James Dennet: Columbus Division of Fire, TEMS tactical medic

Dan Wolf: Police Officer Columbus Division of Police,

Jeff Morales: Norwich Township Fire Department

Tammy Floyd: Worthington PD

Chief Bill Caskey: Granville Police Department

Jonathan Mott: Franklin County Sheriff Deputy

Nicole Mavormatis, 911 Dispatcher – City of Columbus

GAME BALL DELIVERY: Misty Blues All Woman Skydiving Team

First Responders & Military Appreciation Night on September 11

 

MOOSIC, PA (September 6, 2021) – Scranton/Wilkes-Barre will host First Responders & Military Appreciation Night on September 11 when the RailRiders take on the Rochester Red Wings at PNC Field. In appreciation of those men and women who support and sacrifice daily for our nation, the RailRiders are offering two free tickets to all first responders as well as active duty and veterans of our Armed Forces.

Gates open at 5:00 P.M. on September 11 and the first pitch against the Washington Nationals Triple-A affiliate is set for 6:05.

First responders and active duty/veteran Armed Forces members can claim their two free field reserved tickets by presenting a valid ID at the PNC Field Box Office this week. The box office will be open at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday through Friday prior to the RailRiders games against the Red Wings. On Saturday, September 11, the box office will open at 3:00 P.M.

For more information, visit swbrailriders.com or call (570) 969-BALL.

Sounds Donate $10,000 and Supplies to Aid in Flood Recovery Efforts 

 

The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club, on behalf of owners Frank Ward and Masahiro Honzawa, has announced a donation of $10,000 to the Humphreys County Relief Fund to assist in the Humphreys County and Midstate flood recovery efforts.

In addition to the monetary donation made by the Sounds, the Nashville Sounds Foundation is currently accepting donations to via Venmo at @NashvilleSoundsFoundation. All funds raised via Venmo will also be donated to the Humphreys County Relief Fund. The Sounds will also be donating all dog ticket money ($5 per ticket) from the July 27 Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesday game to the Humphreys County Humane Society.

“The loss of life and devastation from the recent flooding is tragic,” said Sounds co-owner Frank Ward. “The Midstate area has been through a great deal of unfortunate events over the last 18 months and the Nashville Sounds Baseball Club will continue to assist in every way possible. Aside from a monetary donation, rest assured our incredible front office will lend helping hands over the coming weeks and months.”

The Sounds are providing multiple ways for fans to donate necessary items to those in need. The team accepted donations throughout the recent homestand and will continue to do so until Friday, September 3. Fans can bring items such as diapers, paper towels, batteries, towels, baby formula, etc. to the Club and Suite entrance at First Horizon Park. All items donated will be dropped off at McEwen High School. Additionally, the Nashville Sounds Foundation has set up an Amazon Wish List here for those unavailable to drop off items at the ballpark.

Over the coming weeks and months, the Nashville Sounds Front Office will volunteer their time and assist in the recovery efforts in Humphreys County and the surrounding areas. Led by award-winning Head Groundskeeper Thomas Trotter, the Sounds’ grounds crew will assist in the rebuilding of numerous baseball fields in the area. Schools/fields in the affected area that need assistance should send an e-mail to [email protected].

The mission of the Nashville Sounds Foundation is to utilize baseball to positively impact communities throughout Middle Tennessee by emphasizing the importance of social responsibility, education, and the power of sports to transform lives.

The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and play at First Horizon Park. Single-game tickets are on sale now for all remaining 2021 home games. For more information call 615-690-4487 or e-mail [email protected].

Bats To Host Peanut Allergy Awareness Night Tuesday, Aug. 31

 

LOUISVILLE, KY. – The Louisville Bats are hosting Peanut Allergy Awareness Night to open their upcoming homestand on Tuesday, Aug. 31 against the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) at Louisville Slugger Field. To provide a safe environment for families and children with peanut allergies, no peanuts, peanut-related products or items made with nut ingredients will be sold or permitted at Louisville Slugger Field throughout the entire game.

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Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch for the Bats and Sounds is 6:30 p.m.

Louisville Slugger Field will be completely pressure washed by the team’s cleaning crew to ensure a peanut-free experience for fans. This promotion will allow fans – especially families with younger children – the opportunity to enjoy baseball at a Bats game without experiencing symptoms of peanut allergies.

Tuesday night’s game is also $1 Menu Night with chips, hot dogs, popcorn and Pepsi products available for just $1 each throughout the game, courtesy of Meijer, Pepsi and iHeart Radio.

Top prospect Hunter Greene is expected to start for the Bats Tuesday against the Sounds.

For additional information, contact the Bats front office at [email protected] or (502) 212-2287.

Gwinnett Stripers Award $2,500 August Grant to Mentor Me North Georgia

 

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. – The Gwinnett Stripers, in conjunction with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, have awarded their $2,500 August grant to Mentor Me North Georgia.

Mentor Me North Georgia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the diverse needs of children and youth, ages 6 to 17, in Forsyth County since 2002. Their mission is to serve school-age children and youth in need of positive role models, to help them grow into healthy and productive members of our society and community.

The Stripers selected Mentor Me North Georgia to receive the August “Youth Programs” themed grant. The $2,500 grant will be utilized by the organization to expand its Mentoring After School (MAS) program at elementary schools in North Georgia.

“Mentoring is reciprocal and a collaborative effort that provides youth with character development, drives personal growth, and develops a skill set that gives every child the opportunity to reach their full potential,” said Kerry Carithers, Executive Director of Mentor Me North Georgia. “Thank you to the Gwinnett Stripers and the Atlanta Braves Foundation for their generous support. The grant will allow our organization to expand our outreach by serving more youth in our Mentoring After School (MAS) program this Fall.”

Representatives from Mentor Me North Georgia received the grant from the Stripers on August 13.

For more information on Mentor Me North Georgia, including how you can make a donation, visit mentorga.org.

About the Gwinnett Stripers Grant Program: The Stripers will award four $2,500 grants to different nonprofits in 2021, with each month focusing on a different category of nonprofit organizations aligning with the Atlanta Braves Foundation’s pillars of “Live, Learn, Play, and Serve.” The four categories are Service-oriented programs (June), Military programs (July), Youth programs (August), and Health and Wellness programs (September). Grant applications were collected through May 14. Each grant recipient will be recognized during a Stripers home game at Coolray Field in 2021.

For more information on the Grant Program and all other Stripers community initiatives, visit GoStripers.com/community.

Bats Team Up With Humana, UPS & LSC For “Playing It Forward” Item Drive

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Louisville Bats have partnered with Humana, Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) and UPS to host an item drive for the “Playing it Forward” initiative during Thursday’s (Aug. 12) game against the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers) at 6:30 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field. Fans who donate new or gently-used youth sports equipment will receive a voucher for a FREE hot dog and Pepsi product to be used during Thursday’s Bats game.

Donations can be made at any of the four gates to Louisville Slugger Field upon entrance to the ballpark Thursday. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.

The Playing It Forward initiative is designed to provide new or gently-used youth baseball or softball equipment to low-and moderate-income families, with the goal of eliminating the cost of equipment as a potential barrier to participation in organized sports.

The Bats, Humana and LSC also previously teamed up in April for the first item drive of the 2021 season. Fans generously donated sports equipment during the Bats’ Open House event and were treated to an intrasquad scrimmage between members of the Cincinnati Reds’ Alternate Training Site team at Louisville Slugger Field.

For additional information on LSC, visit louisvillesports.org.

Fans can purchase tickets to Thursday’s game by clicking HERE.

WooSox to Host “Peanut Allergy-Friendly Nights” for both Tuesday Games in August at Polar Park

WooSox play the New York Mets’ Syracuse team August 10

and the New York Yankees’ affiliate in a twin bill August 17.

WORCESTER, MA – Addressing the desires of many families in Central Massachusetts, the Worcester Red Sox will present “Peanut Allergy-Friendly Nights” at Polar Park on Tuesday, August 10 and Tuesday, August 17. The club hopes to create a more comfortable opportunity for fans with peanut allergies to attend WooSox games at Polar Park.

Because the 2021 baseball schedule provides off days on Mondays, the WooSox are able to do a deep cleaning of the seating bowl, the concourses, and the DCU Level on the Mondays prior to each Peanut Allergy-Friendly Night. On each of those nights, the sale or consumption of peanut products will not be allowed.

The WooSox play the Syracuse Mets at 6:35 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, and they play two games against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders starting at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. The Mets are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, and the RailRiders are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The August 17 date is a resumption of a game suspended on July 17 and again on July 18, due to rain at Polar Park. The 9-inning game will resume in the top of the 6th inning with no score. It will be followed by the regularly-scheduled 9-inning game.

“We have attended Major League Baseball meetings and seminars that have heightened our awareness and enlightened us about the plight of families who need to be so cautious of peanuts and related allergens,” said WooSox Vice President of Marketing Brooke Cooper. “We were truly touched by how many families seek to come to baseball games if only they can be assured that the ballpark will be friendly to those with this serious allergy. We view these two dates as a pilot as we consider our plans for 2022. We welcome feedback at [email protected].”

Bisons offer Frontline Healthcare Workers 2 FREE TICKETS to Home Opening Weekend, Aug. 14-15

 

The return of the Bisons to Sahlen Field isn’t the final step in our region’s battle against the coronavirus, but it’s one that could only be made thanks to the tireless efforts and dedication of our Frontline Healthcare Workers. As a way to show our gratitude, the Bisons are holding Frontline Healthcare Worker Appreciation Weekend during the team’s Home Opening Weekend; Saturday, August 14 (1:05 p.m.) and Sunday, August 15 (1:05 p.m.) against the Rochester Red Wings.

At either game, August 14 or August 15, any healthcare worker who worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle can receive TWO FREE GAME TICKETS by showing their employee ID at the Sahlen Field Box Office (must claim complimentary tickets on the day of the game).

During each game, the Bisons will also honor all healthcare workers who attend with special crowd recognitions, giving the Bisons staff, the players and the fans in attendance an opportunity to show their appreciation for all that they have done. There will also be a ceremonial first pitches before each game from a member of the hard-working, dedicated staffs of Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Erie County Medical Center and Kaleida Health (to be announced).

“There are many individuals who have worked and sacrificed in an effort to get us out of this pandemic, but none are as vital as the passionate and dedicated frontline healthcare workers throughout the region and around the world,” said Anthony Sprague, General Manager of the Buffalo Bisons. “From the early, scary days of COVID-19 to the constant struggle to adapt and stay ahead of the virus, these are the heroes that are battling each day to comfort, to heal and to get our communities back on their feet. For that, we will forever be grateful.”

For more information, fans are encouraged to visit Bisons.com. Saturday’s game will feature a Replica Bisons Jersey Giveaway to the first 2,000 fans in attendance and Sunday’s game includes postgame Kids Run the Bases, as young fans will get their first chance to get back on the field at Sahlen Field.

Tickets for all fans are just $10.00 each and are available at the Sahlen Field Box Office and online at Bisons.com.