Crawdads’ Battle of the PTOs Raises Over $2,500

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads are proud to have hosted their annual Battle of the PTOs presented by Denise Clay: Edward Jones last Friday night. This year twelve schools participated in the fundraiser and combined to raise over $2,500 that was all donated to back to PTOs.

Local schools signed up to participate in the fundraiser to raise money for their respective PTO. Each school received vouchers to the game. For each voucher turned in at the Crawdads box office, the school’s PTO received a donation of $4. The schools competed to win an extra $250 for having the most vouchers redeemed.

Ray Childers Elementary had the most vouchers turned in on Friday night and will receive $922. Snow Creek Elementary and Dudley Schoals Elementary tied for second place and will receive $125 in addition to the money raised from their vouchers.

“The Crawdads were very excited to be a part of raising money for our local PTOs again this season,” said Crawdads Executive Director of Sales and Merchandise Douglas Locascio. “We were happy to see so many families come out to help support their schools and raise over $2,500 for the PTOs.”

The other schools participating this year were: Kings Creek School, Bonoak Elementary, Jenkins Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, George Hildebran Elementary, Clyde Campbell Elementary, Startown Elementary, Pumpkin Center Primary, and St. Stephens Elementary.

The Crawdads return to the Frans on Wednesday, May 9th and will be home through Tuesday, May 15th. On Thursday May 10th, the ‘Dads will be hosting Dunder Mifflin Night and Thirsty Thursday. On Friday Night, Crawmoms weekend will kick off and will include a post-game fireworks show. Throughout the weekend, the ‘Dads will be playing as the Crawmoms and will wear special caps and jerseys. On Saturday, the first 1,000 fans will receive a replica Crawmoms jersey thanks to Pepsi. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with a special Mother’s Day celebration. The first 100 moms will get a rose courtesy of Whitfield’s Flowers and More. Wine and Design will also be at the stadium for a Crawmoms themed class on the picnic deck.

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Beatty to host Fall Baseball Camp at BB&T Ballpark

CJ Beatty has transitioned from player to motivator and will share his knowledge on October 14. (Jody Stewart/Winston-Salem Dash)

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash are teaming with former Dash outfielder CJ Beatty to hold a Fall Baseball Camp at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, October 14.

Players ages 5-12 will work on basic fundamentals with Beatty, who will also hold discussions with players on mental skills and parents on future planning throughout the event. Check in is set for 8 a.m., with camp running from 8:30 a.m. to Noon.

Call (336) 714-6865 to secure your child’s spot in this exciting camp, which costs just $50 per person. The Fall Baseball Camp is a rain or shine event.

Beatty is a native of Winston-Salem and an alumnus of North Carolina A&T State University, where he majored in Business and catapulted his baseball career. He was selected in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2014, Beatty joined the Chicago White Sox organization and played for the Dash in both 2014 and 2015.

Beatty is an international speaker who specializes in teaching people to believe in themselves when nobody else believes in them. Since 2009, he has traveled around the country and Australia hosting baseball camps, holding baseball workshops and delivering powerful messages. People have dubbed him as “The Baseball Motivator.” His YouTube channel has nearly two million views and has reached people in more than 220 countries. Fans can follow Beatty on various social media channels at cjbeatty44.

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Free Movie Night set for October 21 at BB&T Ballpark

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash, in conjunction with the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, are proud to announce a free Movie Night at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, October 21. Gates open at 5 p.m., with the hit movie Sing beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Dash are also teaming with Sunshine and WXII 12 News for this exciting event.

Admission to this event is free to the public; however, donations of cash or blankets are strongly encouraged for all attendees. All donations will go to the Winston-Salem Police Foundation, a non-profit, independent organization dedicated to enhancing the capacity of the Winston-Salem Police Department to be more effective in improving public safety. The Foundation focuses on community outreach, funding and raising resources to assist the Police Department in making Winston-Salem a safer place to live, work and enjoy life. More information on the organization is available at wspolicefoundation.org, where you can also donate to the Foundation.

“We always enjoy bringing members of the police department and community together to create conversations about how we can continue to improve public safety in Winston-Salem,” said Scott Sewell, President of the Winston-Salem Police Foundation. “BB&T Ballpark provides a perfect atmosphere for a fun-filled evening of learning and socializing.”

There will be free parking for all attendees, and concession stands throughout the facility will have food and beverages available for purchase. No outside food or beverage is permitted. The Kids Zone will also be open for free on Saturday, with several free carnival games featured on the concourse as well. Before the movie, district representatives of the Winston-Salem Police Department will have their various vehicles on display, including police cars, motorcycles, bike patrol bicycles and rescue/hazardous device vehicles. Members of the K-9 unit will be in attendance as well.

“These Movie Nights at the ballpark have started so many necessary conversations between the people who protect us every day and those whom they are protecting,” Dash President Geoff Lassiter said. “We certainly encourage everyone in the community to partake in this great event.”

In case of inclement weather in the area on October 21, the make-up date is Sunday, October 22, with gates opening at 4 p.m. and the movie starting at 5:30 p.m.

Starring the voices of renowned actors and actresses Matthew McConaughey, Seth MacFarlane, Reese Witherspoon and Scarlett Johansson, Sing tells the story of a koala bear named Buster Moon who is fighting to save his once-beloved theater with the greatest singing competition the world has ever seen. Each of the contestants has a unique personality that he or she brings to the stage, and every one of them believes this competition is their shot to change their lives forever.

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Intimidators to host raffle at playoff game to raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief aid

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (Sept. 6, 2017) – As the Kannapolis Intimidators, Class A Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, prepare to open the 2017 post-season, the team has announced a special in-stadium raffle at Friday’s home playoff game to help raise money for Hurricane Harvey relief in conjunction with Minor League Baseball and MiLB Charities. Fans at the playoff game Friday, Sept. 8, can purchase raffle tickets to enter to win a team-signed Stars & Stripes Military Jersey, a team-signed bat, an autographed 2017 team card set, a Darryl Strawberry signed baseball, and more, and MiLB Charities will match all combined club donations raised, up to $10,000. Gates open at 6 p.m. for Game 2 of the Best-of-3 series against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, and first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System.

**Online auction for team-signed Stars & Stripes jersey**

Fan unable to attend the game can participate in an online auction for a second team-signed Stars & Stripes military jersey to raise money for Harvey relief. The Intimidators are also accepting donations to send to the relief effort at the ballpark throughout Friday’s playoff game. Tickets to the South Atlantic League Northern Division Series in Kannapolis are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or by visiting IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

The Intimidators begin the 2017 post-season tonight at Greensboro with Game 1 of the Best-of-3 series at First National Bank Field at 7:00 p.m. Kannapolis will host Game 2 on Friday at 7:05 p.m. as well as Game 3, if necessary, on Saturday at 7:05 p.m.

About the Intimidators
The Intimidators are currently playing the 23rd season of professional baseball in Kannapolis and 17th season as a Chicago White Sox affiliate. Since the team’s inception in 1995, a total of 98 players have gone from Kannapolis to the Major Leagues. The team plays at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System located off I-85, Exit 63 in Kannapolis. Single-game tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or by visiting IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

Funding for Durham’s Miracle League Facility Grows

With the Miracle League of the Triangle expanding its services to Downtown Durham in 2018, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) and EmergeOrtho have joined the program as Major Sponsors by each pledging $50,000 to support the organization and facility.

The new facility, initially announced in May of 2017, is set to open at 461 Morehead Ave., across the street from Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The $50,000 contributions from both Blue Cross NC and EmergeOrtho now turn into a $200,000 pledge, as the Durham Bulls and Capitol Broadcasting announced a $400,000 matching grant for the facility in May.

“The Miracle League ballpark will make Durham an even more inclusive place for all of us,” said Blue Cross NC Senior Vice President and Chief Sales, Marketing and Communications Officer Jon Roos. “Blue Cross NC is proud to call Durham our home and to support the construction of a gathering place that will bring joy to so many children and families. We’re honored to help realize the vision of children of all abilities coming together as friends.”

The Miracle League program and field are specifically designed to serve children and adults with special needs through the game of baseball. The program removes the barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field, and lets them experience the joy of America’s pastime. The facility in Durham, made possible by a partnership with the Durham Housing Authority, will feature a rubberized playing surface designed to accommodate wheelchairs and other assertive devices.

“We are proud to partner with the Miracle League of the Triangle, in association with the Durham Bulls and Capitol Broadcasting, to build the new Miracle League facility with plans to be located across the street from Durham Bulls Athletic Park,” said Jim Carrier, Pharm.D., CEO of the Triangle Division of EmergeOrtho. “EmergeOrtho has continued the tradition of being partners with the communities we serve and feel a sponsorship of this tremendous program is a great cause that will bring joy to so many deserving kids.”

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Stars & Stripes jerseys up for auction Aug. 25

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (August 17, 2017) – The Kannapolis Intimidators will host a jerseys-off-our-backs silent auction on Friday, August 25, featuring the team’s Stars & Stripes jerseys which have been worn at all Friday home games during the 2017 season. The silent auction begins when gates open at 6:00 p.m. for the 7:05 p.m. game against the Lakewood BlueClaws, and bidding ends with the final out of the sixth inning. Auction proceeds will go to benefit local veterans groups, including the VFW Post 8989 in Kannapolis.

**Order game tickets online**

The Intimidators’ Stars & Stripes uniforms feature a camo body and Mount Rushmore motif with red and white stripes down the left sleeve and a white stars on a blue background down the right sleeve. Winners of the jersey-off-our-backs silent auction will have the opportunity to go down onto the field following the game and have their jersey autographed by the Intimidators player who wore it during the game.

Tickets are still available for the team’s final regular season Friday on August 25, which will also feature Get Healthy Kannapolis where fans can earn Ballpark Bucks for healthy snacks by taking a physical challenge at the ballpark. Tickets are available through the F&M Bank Box Office by calling (704) 932-3267 or by visiting IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

About the Intimidators
The Intimidators are currently playing the 23rd season of professional baseball in Kannapolis and 17th season as a Chicago White Sox affiliate. Since the team’s inception in 1995, a total of 92 players have gone from Kannapolis to the Major Leagues. The team plays at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System located off I-85, Exit 63 in Kannapolis. Single-game tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or by visiting IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

Dash to host “Fill the Stands with Cans” on July 21

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 14, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash are proud to announce, in conjunction with the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association (PTAA) and WXII, the return of “Fill the Stands with Cans” for an eighth consecutive season at BB&T Ballpark. On Friday, July 21, before the Dash’s 7 p.m. game against the Salem Red Sox, PTAA volunteers will be positioned outside the gates of BB&T Ballpark collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina.

Last year, the Dash were among several organizations to help the PTAA provide a total of 17,832 meals to people in need in the northwest North Carolina area.

“Every summer Second Harvest’s resources are stretched thin because so many children who rely on free and subsidized meals at school are out of school for the summer,” said Jon Lowder, Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Apartment Association. “That means that Second Harvest and its partner agencies have to supply more food to needy families, and we are so fortunate to be able to partner with three organizations that are dedicated to addressing the community’s needs. This year, we hope to raise 20,000 meals, and we’d love to reach 25,000.”

As a thank you from the Dash and the PTAA for helping support Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, any fan who brings a non-perishable food item or cash donation to Friday’s game will receive a ticket voucher that can be redeemed for any Dash home game in August. To redeem your ticket, simply bring your voucher to the Baker Roofing Box Office, which is open leading up to all home games and from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday on non-gamedays.

“We are incredibly excited about hosting ‘Fill the Stands with Cans’ again this year,” said Dash President Geoff Lassiter. “The PTAA does a fantastic job of organizing this event every season, and their goals intertwine with our organization’s community initiatives, so it’s truly a perfect match.”

Gates will open at 6 p.m. for Friday’s 7 p.m. game with the Red Sox, with tickets still available for purchase for as low as $8 by calling the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visiting wsdash.com. Be sure to stick around after the game for a spectacular postgame fireworks show and kids run the bases, powered by New Balance Winston-Salem. Friday is also the first Star Wars Night in BB&T Ballpark history.

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Jersey auction benefiting The Miracle League of the Triangle

The Mudcats players and field staff all wore special “Double Dare” themed game jerseys for 90s Nickelodeon Night on Saturday, June 17 at Five County Stadium.

Fans can now own those same, one-of-a-kind, game worn and autographed jerseys as they are currently available via online auction at http://auctions.carolinamudcats.com. The net proceeds of the online jersey auction will benefit the Miracle League of the Triangle.

The Miracle League of the Triangle exists to create positive life experiences for children and adults with special needs and for their families through baseball. Established in 2004, the Miracle League of the Triangle serves nearly 400 players with specials needs each year, across 30 teams.

Each jersey will arrive accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The jersey auction will end on June 25, 2017 at 7:59 PM ET.

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‘Dads Donate Auction Proceeds to Frye Patient Fund

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads have announced that 100% of the proceeds from last month’s auction for game-used pink bats have been donated to the Patient Fund at Frye Regional Medical Center.

“The Hickory Crawdads are such an asset to our community, and Frye appreciates their willingness to raise money to help women who need a mammogram but can’t afford one,” said Dana Killian, Vice President of Business Development for Frye Regional. “Many women in our community will benefit from this donation, and in the battle against breast cancer, early detection is key.”

The Patient Fund covers the cost of mammography services for women who may be indigent or underinsured and would not otherwise be able to afford the imaging services. The fund pays for screening mammograms, diagnostic mammograms (when a screening mammogram may detect an abnormality), breast ultrasounds and breast biopsies. From Sept. 2015 to April 2017, the patient fund has helped 86 women and covered the cost of 101 exams.

Frye Regional Medical Center is the official hospital of the Hickory Crawdads. For more information, call the ‘Dads at 828-322-3000.

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YMCA to share proceeds from Energize Night

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (June 2, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash and Energize Ministries are proud to announce that proceeds from their “Energize the Ballpark” concert with Sidewalk Prophets at BB&T Ballpark on Saturday, June 3, presented by Eanes Heating and Air Conditioning, will benefit the YMCA Camp Hanes to provide recovery from the tornado that came through the Triad area last week.

YMCA Camp Hanes in Stokes County sustained significant damage on Wednesday, May 24, when a tornado hit the area. Every single facility and program area was impacted, with varying amounts of damage.

However, since the storm came through, the summer camp has been hard at work trying to ensure it stays on schedule to open on June 11. Tree removal companies have been clearing trees, and insurance adjusters are on site, according to the Camp Hanes website. Also, water removal has occurred in multiple buildings.

“These community concerts are an annual part of our ministry, and even though we don’t plan it like this, the last couple of years, we have seen some unique needs pop up right before these events,” said Andy Bowersox, the Executive Director of Energize Ministries. “It has been our privilege to help connect and share the generosity of our audience with some of our community ministry partners. We love the influence of Camp Hanes and look forward to helping them rebuild after this storm.”

The first community clean up day is on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., as interested individuals can assist with the restoring of Camp Hanes. The next will be on Tuesday, June 6, also from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and water will be provided for all the helpers, and children under twelve must be supervised by an adult.

Sidewalk Prophets, formed by lead singer Dave Frey and rhythm guitarist Ben McDonald, will be making their first-ever appearance at BB&T Ballpark. The group took home the GMA Dove Award for Best New Artist in 2010 and has had multiple songs crack the Top 20 Billboard Christian Singles chart.

Tickets to enjoy the concert are available in advance for $10 per person and can be purchased by contacting the Dash at (336) 714-6873 or brittany.daley@wsdash.com. Tickets will be good for both the game and the concert.

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Sun Screen Giveaway this Sunday, June 4

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (May 30, 2017) – The Kannapolis Intimidators will take part in Minor League Baseball’s Cover Your Bases initiative to promote sun safety awareness this Sunday, June 4, when the Intimidators take on the Greensboro Grasshoppers at Intimidators Stadium supported by Carolinas HealthCare System at 5:05 p.m. Gates open at 4:00 p.m., and the first 1,000 fans will receive a sample of Blue Lizard sunscreen as the Intimidators and Minor League Baseball team up with the American Cancer Society to educate fans about the danger of skin cancer.

Cover Your Bases, a partnership between MiLB and the American Cancer Society, will provide 75,000 free samples of sunscreen to Minor League fans at over 80 different ballparks this summer. The Intimidators, along with dozens of other MiLB teams will work to educate fans about the measures they can take to reduce the risks of cancerous developments and overexposure to UV rays.

“Each year, more than 3 million people develop skin cancer, the most common of all cancers,” said Sharon Byers, chief development and marketing officer, American Cancer Society. “This partnership gives us an opportunity to educate baseball fans about being sun smart.”

The American Cancer Society recommends:

• Seek shade: Avoid being outdoors in direct sunlight too long between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when

UV light is strongest.

• Protect your skin with clothing: When you are out in the sun, wear clothing to cover your skin. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, or long skirts cover the most skin and are the most protective. A tightly woven fabric protects better than loosely woven clothing. If you can see light through a fabric, UV rays can get through, too.

• Wear a hat: A hat with at least a 2- to 3-inch brim all around is ideal because it protects areas that are often exposed to intense sun, such as the ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp.

• Wear sunglasses that block UV rays

• Use sunscreen: Use an SPF 30 or higher broad spectrum sunscreen. Ideally, about one ounce, about a shot glass or palmful, should be used to cover the arms, legs, neck, and face of the average adult. Sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least every two hours to maintain protection.

Sunday is a Bark in the Park game as well as Kid’s Day, featuring a pregame autograph session with several Intimidators’ players, and postgame kids run the bases. First pitch is scheduled for 5:05 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267, or by visiting Intimidatorsbaseball.com.

Mudcats to offer free admission to military personnel on Memorial Day

ZEBULON, N.C. – The Carolina Mudcats, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, are excited to announce that admission for all active and retired military personnel will be free for Monday’s Memorial Day game between the Mudcats and Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Five County Stadium.

The Mudcats will also offer $5.00 tickets to the families of active and retired military personnel for Monday’s 2:00 p.m. matinée day game in Zebulon. A valid military ID will be required to receive the special offer.

Interested military personnel looking to take advantage of the free ticket offer should call (919) 269-CATS (2287) or visit the Five County Stadium Box Office for further details.

The Mudcats players and staff will wear patriotic themed game jerseys during Monday’s Memorial Day game. The game worn jerseys will later be auctioned off online at auctions.carolinamudcats.com with the net proceeds benefiting Hire Heroes USA.

Monday’s game will be the final game of Carolina’s four game home stand and the series finale between the Mudcats (Brewers) and visiting Pelicans (Chicago Cubs).

The Carolina Mudcats are the proud new Carolina League, Class-A Advanced affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. First established in 1991, the two-time Southern League Champion Mudcats are in their 27th consecutive season of baseball at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, N.C.

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Bookmarks to be honored at BB&T Ballpark

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 22, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash are proud to announce that Bookmarks is the 2017 Charity Partner. The Dash will honor Bookmarks on Monday, May 29, during their 2 p.m. game against the Down East Wood Ducks at BB&T Ballpark.

Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit organization that fosters a love of reading and writing in the community. Their programming connects readers with authors and books and is achieved through the largest annual book festival in North and South Carolina, an Authors in Schools program, which reaches 7,500 students annually, and year-round events in their gathering space and nonprofit independent bookstore. Visit bookmarksnc.org for more information.

The Dash’s Charity Partner benefits from the proceeds of the club’s Commemorative Brick Program, through which fans can purchase engraved bricks that are installed outside of BB&T Ballpark’s main gates beyond right-center field. Bookmarks will also receive deliverables equivalent to a Dominant-level partner to spread its message to Dash fans all season long. Here is a list of the Dash’s past charity partners:

2010: Brenner Children’s Hospital
2011: Centers for Exceptional Children
2012: Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem
2013: Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
2014: Senior Services
2015: The Shalom Project of Winston-Salem
2016: Veterans Helping Veterans Heal (VHVH)

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Bulls, Miracle League Bring New Field to Durham

The Miracle League of the Triangle, in association with the Durham Bulls and Capitol Broadcasting Company, are expanding their services to Downtown Durham. A new Miracle League facility has plans to open in 2018 at 461 Morehead Ave., across the street from Durham Bulls Athletic Park. As part of the partnership, the Durham Bulls and Capitol Broadcasting are kicking off the fundraising with a $400,000 matching grant.

“The Miracle League is an incredibly important, impactful organization that brings the joy of baseball to so many,” Durham Bulls General Manager Mike Birling said. “We are honored to continue our partnership with The Miracle League, and to bring a facility to the doorstep of Durham Bulls Athletic Park. We look forward to doing all we can to help this tremendous program continue to grow in the Triangle.”

The Miracle League program and field are specifically designed to serve children and adults with special needs through the game of baseball. The program removes the barriers that keep children and adults with mental and physical disabilities off the baseball field, and lets them experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. Since the main barriers for these players arise from natural grass fields, Miracle League teams play on a custom-designed, rubberized turf field that accommodates wheelchairs and other assertive devices.

Upon completion, the new facility in Durham will be the third location for The Miracle League of the Triangle, joining locations in Cary and North Raleigh. Construction is scheduled to begin on the site in late 2017.

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Military Appreciation Night set for Saturday, May 20

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (May 9, 2017) – The Winston-Salem Dash are teaming up with the Marine Corps, the Marine Corps League, Toys for Tots and WXII to hold Military Appreciation Night and a unique premium giveaway during their game on Saturday, May 20, at BB&T Ballpark.

First pitch between the Dash and the Carolina Mudcats is set for 6:30 p.m., and tickets are available for as low as $8 by calling (336) 714-2287 or clicking here.

The Marine Corps will have a recruiting table on hand for fans to learn more about their mission. Five Marines-Sergeant Mark W. Rachow and Staff Sergeants William A. Blakes, Jr., Brian E. Erdman, Isaiah J. Kramer, Kencell M. Wesley-will provide an Honor Guard, while a collection of men and women will take the Oath of Enlistment on the field at BB&T Ballpark after the first inning.

In addition, various military trucks and equipment will be displayed on the concourse, and several Wounded Warrior members will take the field with the Dash’s starting lineup.

Fans are encouraged to make a donation to Toys for Tots at any gate before entering the stadium for Saturday’s game. All those who donate two or more toys or $10+ in cash will receive their choice of an NCAA-branded football or a limited-edition Hess Truck.

The Dash return to BB&T Ballpark on Tuesday for the start of a three-game series with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the High-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. For tickets to this set, which includes a Lowes Foods Thirsty Thursday on May 11, call the Dash at (336) 714-2287 or visit wsdash.com.

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