Safe & Seen trick-or-treat set for October 29

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The State College Spikes are once again partnering with Centre LifeLink EMS to give fans a chance at free family fun for the Halloween season with Safe & Seen at the Ballpark presented by State College Community Land Trust. The family trick-or-treating event is scheduled for Sunday, October 29 from 3-5 p.m. at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Safe & Seen will feature the opportunity for families to bring their young trick-or-treaters to the ballpark in costume for a safe Halloween event that will include many fun activities for fans of all ages. Admission and parking are free.

Youngsters can also bring a bag or bucket to be filled by area organizations stationed throughout the ballpark as they go “door-to-door” to collect treats and other fun items.

Penn State Health will also be on hand to give a mini-pumpkin from Shuey’s Market in State College to each youngster, as well as a decorating kit. Plus, fans young and old can experience ambulance tours, fall crafts, kids games, Spikes mascot meet-and-greets, and more.

Local organizations still interested in being part of Safe & Seen in the Ballpark can contact Ben Love of the Spikes at [email protected].

Fans are also encouraged to bring a donation for Centre LifeLink EMS in support of their life-saving services.

Medlar Field at Lubrano Park will play host to even more fun in 2018 when the Spikes return for an All-Star summer, with the 2018 NYPL All-Star Game serving as the centerpiece of what promises to be a jam-packed schedule. To find out more about Season Seat Memberships, Value Plans, Flex Books and a variety of different group packages and experiences for the 2018 season, call the Spikes at (814) 272-1711. Additional team and ticket information can also be viewed by visiting State College Spikes.com.

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Chiefs to Raise Money for Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

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PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs are partnering with Minor League Baseball Charities to raise funds for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The Chiefs will hold a Mystery Ball & Bobblehead Grab Bag at Friday’s regular season finale with all proceeds going to the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts and the team will also hold an online auctionof game-used items and other memorabilia over the next week. MiLB Charities announced Thursday that they will match each Minor League Baseball team’s contributions to the fund, up to $10,000.

     Fans attending Friday’s fan appreciation night game at 6:30 against Quad Cities can purchase a mystery ball for $20. Every ball in the grab bag is autographed by a Major or Minor League player or by former Major Leaguers. Teams from around Minor League and Major League Baseball made donations to the Mystery Ball Grab Bag throughout the season. Fans could walk away with baseballs signed by: Kyle Schwarber, Mookie Betts, Rollie Fingers, Kolten Wong, Stephen Piscotty, Willie McGee, Lee Smith and team signed balls from various Minor League teams. Among the bobbleheads are Derek Jeter, Willie Stargell, Mariano Rivera, Lucas Giolito and a New York Yankees Hello Kitty bobblehead.

The online auction will run through Friday, September 8 at Noon Central and all proceeds will be donated to the MiLB Charities Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Among the items up for online auction are: Stephen Piscotty’s game-worn and autographed Sunday Chiefs throwback jersey and navy blue road jersey from his 2017 rehab appearance, Kolten Wong signed replica Chiefs jersey (not game-worn), Kramer Robertson‘s game-worn 2017 Sunday Chiefs jersey, Dylan Carlson‘s game-worn Sunday Chiefs jersey, Houston native Jordan Hicks‘ game-worn 2017 Sunday Chiefs jersey, MWL baseballs signed by former Chiefs pitcher Greg Maddux, MWL baseball signed by Kramer Robertson and 2017 Chiefs posters signed by Kramer Robertson and Jordan Hicks.

All funds raised by the Chiefs and other Minor League teams will go to MiLB Charities and then sent to organizations selected by MiLB to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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Five August Promotions Added to Impact Community

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Bear Up on Missouri State Bears Night – Saturday, August 19

The Cardinals are excited to “Bear Up” this year and are excited to host Missouri State Bears Night on Saturday, August 19 to help get everyone ready for the fall sports schedule.

As part of Missouri State Bears Night, the Cardinals are going to show their MSU support by wearing Missouri State Bears Specialty Cardinals Jerseys during that night’s game against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Not only a first-time co-branded and game-worn collectible item, the specialty jerseys will be auctioned off during the game to benefit the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools.

Cardinals and Bears fans can also show their Springfield sports pride with the Missouri State Bears Theme Ticket. Rescheduled from the rained out game on April 29, the Cardinals and Bears Theme Ticket includes one seat to the 6:10pm game on August 19 and a co-branded Cardinals cap with the Bears logo on the back, all for only $15.

For more information on Missouri State Bears Night at Hammons Field on Saturday, August 19, call the Cardinals Front Office at (417) 863-0395.

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Get Four Free Tickets with Cardinals Kids Fun & Fit Day, presented by Anthem – Saturday, August 19

In an effort to promote the fun of a fit and healthy lifestyle among young Cardinals fans throughout the Ozarks, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to partner with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to present the Cardinals Kids Fun & Fit Day on Saturday, August 19.

Cardinals Kids Fun & Fit Day, presented by Anthem, will run from 9 – 11am on Saturday, August 19. All kids are welcome to come to Hammons Field during that time to participate in a fun fitness course on the field.

All kids that complete the fitness course will receive four free tickets to their choice of one game from a list of select 2017 Regular Season games. All kids that participate will also receive a complimentary Springfield Cardinals Cap and more.

There is no charge for kids to participate in the Cardinals Kids Fun & Fit Day on Saturday, August 19. For more information, call the Cardinals Front Office at (417) 863-0395.

St. Louis Cardinals Ticket Voucher Giveaway & Matt Gifford Day – Sunday, August 20

To celebrate the contributions and impacts that former Springfield Cardinals Vice President / General Manager Matt Gifford made at the ballpark and throughout the community, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to host Matt Gifford Day on Sunday, August 20.

The first Vice President / General Manager in team history, Matt guided the Springfield Cardinals to 12 and a half years of excellence on and off the field before being promoted by the St. Louis Cardinals to Vice President of Stadium Operations at Busch Stadium on June 20, 2017.

The Sunday, August 20 game will also feature an added giveaway to the Promotional Schedule – the St. Louis Cardinals 2018 Ticket Voucher Giveaway (2,000), giving fans the opportunity to see Matt at Busch Stadium next year.

With so many relationships developed throughout the years, Sunday, August 20 will celebrate Matt and give fans the chance to wish him luck in his new role at Busch Stadium. Leading up to Matt Gifford Day, fans are welcome to sign a “Thank You, Matt” banner at the ballpark during every game throughout the August 15 – 20 Homestand. Then on Sunday, August 20, the 2:10pm game will be preceded by special ceremonies at Hammons Field to recognize Matt’s contributions to the Springfield community.

For more information on Matt Gifford Day at Hammons Field, call the Cardinals Front Office at (417) 863-0395.

Family 4-Pack is back for Sunday, August 20

After great response in July, the Cardinals are excited to bring back the Family 4-Pack for the Sunday, August 20 game, providing a new way for families to make memories at Hammons Field.

Available right now for the Sunday, August 20 game, the Family 4-Pack includes:

-4 Seats for the Sunday, August 20 game
-4 Hot Dogs
-4 Cardinals Caps
-4 Sodas
-All for just $44!

Add-ons to the 4-Pack are just $11 for those with more than four fans in their families. Family 4-Packs for Sunday, August 20 are available right now by clicking the link below or calling the Ticket Office at (417) 863-2143. Sunday, August 20 is also Matt Gifford Day with the St. Louis Cardinals 2018 Ticket Voucher Giveaway for 2,000 fans. That Sunday is also a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with free ice cream for kids before the game and Kids Run the Bases after the game. First Pitch is 2:10pm with gates opening at 1:10pm.

Click here to order your Family 4-Pack for Sunday, August 20 right now.

Newborns in Need Baby Supplies and Diaper Drive – Sunday, August 27

For their third charitable drive of the month, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to partner with Newborns in Need to host the Baby Supplies and Diaper Drive at Hammons Field.

Running right now through the Sunday, August 27 game at Hammons Field, the Cardinals are seeking donations of new baby supplies and diapers. All fans that donate from the list of needed baby supplies below may purchase a discounted $1 ticket to the August 27 game for each item donated.

Below is a list of needed baby supplies for the Newborns in Need Drive:

-Diapers
-Pacifiers
-Bottles
-Baby Lotion
-Baby Shampoo
-Baby Wash
-70-80 count Baby Wipes
-Baby Socks
-Newborn or Preemie sized Onesies
-Baby Board Books

To donate, please bring your new baby supplies from the above list to the Cardinals Ticket Office at Gate 1 at Hammons Field. The Ticket Office is open from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, and from 9am through the game on gamedays.

First Pitch on Sunday, August 27 is 2:10pm with gates opening at 1:10pm. That Sunday is also a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with free ice cream for kids before the game. All kids can then run the bases after the game.

For more information, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

1987 National League Championship Replica Rings, Charlie Brown Bobbleheads, Friday Night Fireworks and more during August 15 – 20 Homestand

The Cardinals kick off the road trip in San Antonio at 7:05pm on Tuesday night. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7 FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyote’s Sports Cafe Pregame Show.

Springfield then returns home for the next fun-filled homestand from Tuesday, August 15 – Sunday, August 20. Don’t miss any of the upcoming fun, including:

-Tuesday, August 15, 6:30pm – Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day. Gates open at 5:30pm.

-Wednesday, August 16, 6:30pm – Wednesday Night Baseball vs. San Antonio Missions. Gates open at 5:30pm.

-Thursday, August 17, 7:10pm – St. Louis Cardinals Replica 1987 National League Championship Ring Giveaway (2,000) and Klement’s “Buck a Brat” Night. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, August 18, 7:10pm – AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks highlighting 20th Anniversary of 1997 Hits. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, August 19, 6:10pm – St. Louis Cardinals Charlie Brown & Peanuts 50th Anniversary Bobblehead Giveaway (2,000). Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, August 20, 2:10pm – Matt Gifford Day with the St. Louis Cardinals 2018 Ticket Voucher Giveaway (2,000), Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases. Gates open at 1:10pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

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Donate to the Cardinals School Supplies Drive and get $1 tickets

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Springfield, MO – The Springfield Cardinals are excited to partner with the Foundation for Springfield Public Schools to host the 2017 Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive at Hammons Field.

Running right now through the Sunday, August 6 game at Hammons Field, the Cardinals are seeking donations of new school supplies. All fans that donate from the list of needed school supplies below may purchase a discounted $1 ticket to the August 6 game for each item donated.

Below is a list of needed school supplies for the Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive:

-Washable Markers
-Mead Composition Books
-Portfolio Folders with Pockets
-Mechanical Pencils
-Pens
-Backpacks
-Tissues
-Anti-bacterial Wipes
-Colored Pencils
-Crayons
-Glue Sticks
-Scissors

To donate, please bring your new school supplies from the above list to the Cardinals Ticket Office at Gate 1 at Hammons Field. The Ticket Office is open from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, and from 9am through the game on gamedays.

First Pitch on Sunday, August 6 is 6:10pm with gates opening at 5:10pm. Sunday also features the Sysco Foods Team Baseball Card Set Giveaway (2,000) and is a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with free ice cream for kids before the game. All kids can also run the bases after the game.

For more information, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Route 66 Super Soft Shirts, Willie McGee Bobbleheads, Dance Party Fireworks and more during August 3 – 6 homestand

The Cardinals continue the road trip in Tulsa on Tuesday at 7:05pm. Catch all the action live on Jock 98.7 FM and SpringfieldCardinals.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for the Coyote’s Sports Cafe Pregame Show.

Springfield then returns home for the next fun-filled homestand from Thursday, August 3 – Sunday, August 6. Don’t miss any of the upcoming fun, including:

-Thursday, August 3, 7:10pm – Aaron Sachs & Associates Route 66 Super Soft Shirt Giveaway (2,000) and Klement’s “Buck a Brat” Night. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Friday, August 4, 7:10pm – AM Pyrotechnics Friday Night Fireworks featuring Dance Party Music and a Specialty Jersey Auction to benefit the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. Gates open at 6:10pm.

-Saturday, August 5, 6:10pm – Maria’s Mexican Restaurant Willie McGee Career Highlights Bobblehead Giveaway (2,000). Gates open at 5:10pm.

-Sunday, August 6, 6:10pm – Sysco Foods Team Baseball Card Set Giveaway (2,000), Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday and Kids Run the Bases. Gates open at 5:10pm.

For information about becoming a Season Ticket Holder, organizing a Group Outing, booking a Birthday Party or ordering Individual Game Tickets right now, call the Front Office at (417) 863-2143 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here for the complete 2017 Promotional Schedule and to order your tickets right now.

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Castano, pink jerseys power Spikes to win

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UNIVERSITY PARK, PA – Daniel Castano delivered 7 2/3 strong innings on the mound, and Tyler Lancaster homered to produce the eventual game-winning run as the State College Spikes defeated the Auburn Doubledays, 2-1, on Sunday night at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

The Spikes (21-17) also helped the fight against breast cancer by donning Pink Boxing Robe Themed Jerseys as part of Paint the Park Pink Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health. The jerseys went up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction that raised $3,500 for the Mount Nittany Health Foundation, with more to be raised through additional jersey auctions through MiLBAuctions.com and two more Spikes 50/50 Raffle drawings during the course of the season.

Castano (7-1) notched his league-leading seventh win as he yielded just two hits, two walks and a hit batsman while recording five strikeouts. The left-hander has now struck out 51 batters, most in the New York-Penn League, and walked just seven over 52 1/3 innings this season.

State College took the lead in the seventh as Yariel Gonzalez reached base on a two-base outfield error, then scored on Bryce Denton ‘s single to right. Denton was the lone Spike with multiple hits in the game.

Lancaster then gave the Spikes an insurance run as he slugged a 1-1 pitch from Auburn reliever Jeremy McKinney over the right-field wall for a solo homer, his second of the season. State College produced just three hits total on the night.

Auburn (15-24) threatened in the eighth by loading the bases, but could not score. The Doubledays then got within a run in the ninth when Jeyner Baez singled to the left side, but stranded runners on first and second to end the game.

Spencer Trayner (2) pitched the last 1 1/3 innings for the Spikes to earn the save. Trayner allowed a run on two hits and a walk, with his lone strikeout finishing the victory.

Doubledays starter Nick Raquet (0-1) was tremendous in his return home, as the State College Area High School alum allowed just one unearned run on two hits over a career-long five innings of work. The Nationals’ 2017 third-round draft choice also produced a strikeout in the effort, but took a tough loss.

Monday, the Spikes and Doubledays meet at 7:05 p.m. for the middle game of a three-game series at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. 6’6″, 19-year-old Cuban righthander Johan Oviedo (0-0) will make his first start of the season for State College. Oviedo is currently rated as the 23rd-best prospect in the Cardinals organization by MLBPipeline.com.

Auburn is slated to send left-hander Yonathan Ramirez (2-2) to the hill for his second start of the year against the Spikes.

The fun continues with Monday Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ. Fans can get into the park with $1 Outfield Bleacher seats, then enjoy $1 hot dogs, $1 small sodas and $1 peanut boats throughout the game.

The homestand concludes on Tuesday with the annual Super Splash Day game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, as Ike’s Kids Zone turns into the Splash Zone for kids of all ages. First pitch between the Spikes and Doubledays will be at noon, and fans can enjoy another $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5.

Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after Tuesday’s game thanks to Wonderland Charter Schools.

Tickets for Monday and Tuesday’s games, as well as every game remaining on the Spikes’ 2017 home schedule, are currently on sale through the Spikes Ticket Office by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting in person. Fans can also buy and download single-game tickets by visiting StateCollegeSpikes.com.

Catch all of the action on Monday via the Spikes Radio Network, presented by Penn State Sports Medicine, Official Healthcare Provider of Penn State Athletics, at 6:35 p.m. with Spikes Live, presented by Mount Nittany Health, on the air from Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. The Spikes’ radio broadcast can also be heard worldwide through the “Listen Live” link on StateCollegeSpikes.com, provided by the club’s flagship radio home, Newsradio 1390 WRSC, as well as the TuneIn Radio app.

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Paint the Park Pink, Super Splash Day on Spikes slate

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The State College Spikes return home Sunday to begin a three-game homestand at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park that runs through Tuesday. Highlights of the trio of games include the annual Paint the Park Pink Night, presented by Mount Nittany Health on Sunday, as well as Super Splash Day at Tuesday’s noon game.

The Auburn Doubledays (Washington Nationals) will provide the opposition for all three games, starting with Sunday’s 6:05 p.m. as the Spikes and Mount Nittany Health will team up once gain to raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer on Paint the Park Pink Night.

The Spikes will take the field in special Pink Boxing Robe Themed Jerseys, to symbolize the fight against breast cancer an honor those who have engaged in the fight. These jerseys will then go up for bids in a Jersey-off-the-Back Auction to benefit the Mount Nittany Health Foundation, which supports the work done by the Breast Care Center at Mount Nittany Medical Center.

In addition, the first 1,000 fans through the gates when they open at 5 p.m. will receive a Pink Team Poster, featuring a photo taken with the Spikes’ Opening Day roster in the Pink Boxing Robe Themed Jerseys. Plus, the skies will light up with a Spike-tacular FIREWORKS show after the game.

The fun then continues with Monday Buck Night, presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ, as the Spikes take on the Doubledays at 7:05 p.m. Fans can get into the park with $1 Outfield Bleacher seats, then enjoy $1 hot dogs, $1 small sodas and $1 peanut boats throughout the game.

The homestand concludes on Tuesday with the annual Super Splash Day game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park, as Ike’s Kids Zone turns into the Splash Zone for kids of all ages. First pitch between the Spikes and Doubledays will be at noon, and fans can enjoy another $2 Walking Taco Tuesday, presented by B94.5.

Kids will also have the opportunity to run the bases after Sunday’s game, as well as a special chance after Tuesday’s game, thanks to Wonderland Charter Schools.

Tickets for all three games, as well as every remaining game on the Spikes’ 2017 home slate, can be purchased online at StateCollegeSpikes.com, by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are 9 a.m. to the end of the game on game days Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to the end of the game on game days Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on non-game days.Information on all Spikes single-game, season and group ticket packages is available at StateCollegeSpikes.com.

A complete list of promotions is below:

Sunday, July 30 – 6:05 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • Paint the Park Pink, Pink Boxing Robe Themed Jersey-off-the-Back Auction, Pink Team Poster Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans, All Ages), and FIREWORKS presented by Mount Nittany Health
  • Kids Day presented by First National Bank
  • Pre-Game Catch on the Field (5:00-5:30)
  • Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Wonderland Charter School
  • Kids Eat & Play Free presented by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (First 250 Kids, 12 & Under)

Monday, July 31 – 7:05 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • Monday Buck Night presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ

Tuesday, August 1 – 12:00 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • Super Splash Day
  • $2 Walking Taco Tuesday presented by B94.5
  • Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Wonderland Charter School

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Military salute, FIREWORKS, $1 beers on tap

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The State College Spikes are home for another big weekend at the ballpark through Sunday, July 9. Military Appreciation Night and FIREWORKS presented by Lion Country Kia, a special $1 Beer Saturday, the All-American BBQ, and much more will pack the promotional schedule at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

The Spikes will host the Auburn Doubledays (Washington Nationals) for all three games, beginning with a 7:05 p.m. matchup on Friday night. The Doubledays will also bring a familiar face with them as State College Area High School graduate Nick Raquet returns home after being selected as the Nationals’ third-round draft choice this year.

The fun starts on Friday with Princess Night and Daddy-Daughter Date Night that evening, featuring a Post-Game Family Dance. Plus, fans can purchase the 4 for $44 Friday Northwest Family Value Ticket Package, with four of our best seats, four hot dogs and four small sodas available for just $44.

Saturday, get a big day in Central PA started at the ballpark with the All-American BBQ as the Spikes face the Doubledays at noon. It’s also a special $1 Beer Saturday at the ballpark, with 12-oz. domestic draft beers available for just $1 apiece from 11-1.

Plus, the All -American BBQ will give fans a special opportunity to purchase individual all-you-can-eat seats in the Pepsi Picnic Pavilion, starting at $17 for kids 12 and under and $24 for adults.

The All-You-Can-Eat buffet at the Pepsi Picnic Pavilion features classic All-American BBQ items like hamburgers, hot dogs and barbecued chicken. Sides include chips, baked beans, potato salad and, new for 2017, mixed greens salad. Soda, water and cookies are also available as part of the buffet.

Seats in the Pepsi Picnic Pavilion also come with free access to Ike’s Kids Zone in left field for kids 12 and under, as well as free ice cream sandwiches in the seventh inning.

The homestand concludes on Sunday with one of the best nights of the season as we pay homage to those men and women who have served and continue to serve our country on Military Appreciation Night, presented by Lion Country Kia. Fans can join the Spikes in a variety of tributes throughout the night, with military vehicles also on hand to see and touch.

In addition, fans can place their bids in a Patriotic Hat Auction benefiting Local Military Personnel presented by Lion Country Kia. The Spikes have autographed the special patriotic hats they wore on July 3, and each hat is up for bids to help those who have ensured our freedoms. After the game, the skies will light up with a Spike-tacular FIREWORKS show.

Sunday is also WHVL Day at the Ballpark, as the first 500 fans receive Spikes Koozies presented by WHVL-TV. WHVL-TV will also broadcast Sunday’s game live with Steve Jones providing the play-by-play.

Kids can also run the bases after all three games this weekend thanks to Wonderland Charter School.

Tickets for all three games from Friday through Sunday, as well as every game on the Spikes’ 2017 home schedule, can be purchased online by clicking here, by calling (814) 272-1711 or by visiting the Medlar Field at Lubrano Park Ticket Office. Ticket Office hours are 9 a.m. to the end of the game on game days Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to the end of the game on game days Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday on non-game days. Information on all Spikes single-game, season and group ticket packages is available by clicking here.

A complete list of promotions is below:

Friday, July 7 – 7:05 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • Princess Night
  • Daddy-Daughter Date Night with Post-Game Family Dance
  • 4 for $44 Friday Northwest Family Value Ticket Package Night presented by Northwest and MAJIC 99
  • Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Wonderland Charter School
  • BB&T Books & Baseball Night
  • Fitness Friday presented by East Coast Health & Fitness

Saturday, July 8 – 12:00 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • $1 Beer Saturday (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
  • All-American BBQ
  • Country Day
  • Scratch n’ Win Saturday presented by P.J. Harrigan’s and WOWY 97.1
  • Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Wonderland Charter School

Sunday, July 9 – 6:05 p.m. vs. Auburn – TICKETS

  • Military Appreciation Night, FIREWORKS and Patriotic Hat Auction  benefiting Local Military Personnel presented by Lion Country Kia
  • WHVL Day at the Ballpark featuring WHVL Spikes Koozie Giveaway (First 500 Fans)
  • Kids Day presented by First National Bank
  • Pre-Game Catch on the Field (5:00-5:30)
  • Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Wonderland Charter School
  • Kids Eat & Play Free presented by Dairy Queen Grill & Chill (First 250 Kids, 12 & Under)
  • WHVL-TV Live Game Broadcast

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Donate blood at the ballpark Wednesday for Spikes tix

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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!

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Chiefs Partner with PNC for Pre-K Day

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PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs and corporate partner PNC Bank are teaming up with the Heart of Illinois United Way’s Success By 6 program to reward Pre-K children who took part in the Homer’s Pups Reading Program with a free ticket to the Sunday May 21 2:00 p.m. Chiefs game and a pre-game Street Fest outside Dozer Park.

Homer’s Pups Reading Program is in its fourth year as an off-shoot of Homer’s Reading Program and provides benefits for children under the age of six who are in the early stages of developing reading skills. The program has over 3500 kids enrolled for the 2017 season. They earn prizes by reading their way around the bases and the home run prize is a free ticket to the Sunday, May 21 game against the Beloit Snappers.

      “One of the earliest indicators of a child’s future success is the number of words he or she hears prior to kindergarten,” said Brian Ray, PNC regional president for Central Illinois. “Today with the Chiefs we are celebrating the success of the children who have reached their reading goals and we encourage family togetherness especially when they include reading.”

This is the fourth year of the partnership between the Chiefs and PNC for the Homer’s Pups Reading Program and the third year for the PNC Mobile Learning Adventure to be part of the Street Fest outside Dozer Park prior to the game. The Mobile Learning Adventure encourages family participation and focuses on education for preschool children. This year the Mobile Learning Adventure provides families with educational DVD’s created by Sesame Workshop and children are able to take home a photo of them dressed up as what they would like to be when they grow up. The Street Fest, which on Oak Street is free and runs from Noon – 3:00 p.m. on May 21, also includes Barnyard Discoveries and inflatable activities from Fun on the Run for families.

“Days like the PNC Pre-K Day are some of the most rewarding days we have at the ballpark all summer,” said Chiefs President Rocky Vonachen. “Seeing these young kids running around, getting player autographs, taking photos with Homer and the Super Heroes, playing on the inflatables, having fun with their families and knowing they earned it by reading is what being part of this great community is all about and we couldn’t do it without great corporate partners like PNC.”

The game on the 21st begins at 2:00 p.m. with gates opening at 1:00 p.m. There will be an appearance by PBS character Natuue Cat and a player poster giveaway to the first 1000 fans presented by the PJStar and CityLink. Fans can play catch on the field after the game and Chiefs players will sign autographs for fans 12 and under from 1:10 – 1:30. After the game, kids 12 and under can run the bases. Kids 12 and under get $5 tickets and a free hot dog, chips and soda. Tickets are available online at www.peoriachiefs.com or at the Dozer Park Box Office (open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com

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Chiefs Announce Pete Vonachen Community Service Award

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PEORIA, IL – The Peoria Chiefs and Humana have announced creation of the Pete Vonachen Community Service Award designed to honor individuals from Central Illinois who are making a positive difference in their community. Nominations will be accepted online throughout the season.

The awards are designed to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their Central Illinois community in the spirit of Pete Vonachen who successfully impacted the Peoria area throughout his life. Nominees could be firefighters, police officers, first responders, volunteers, teachers, doctors, good Samaritans or the neighbor down the street who is always helping those who need it.

      Fans can go to the nomination page to nominate their favorite Humana Community All-Star by providing information and a reason why they are an unsung Humana Community All-Star deserving of recognition.

The Chiefs will honor a finalist at five different games this season: May 20, June 10, July 4, July 29 and August 12. Then on September 1 the overall Humana Community All-Star of the 2017 season will be honored at the final regular season game of the season.

Tickets and Promotions:

Season ticket packages, including full-season, a 35-game ticket package, an 18-game ticket package, a Flex Plan or Pick-Six Plan are currently on sale by calling 309-680-4000. Individual game tickets are also on sale with the Dozer Park Box Office open Monday – Friday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and online at www.peoriachiefs.com which also lists all of the season’s promotions. Game times and promotions are subject to change.

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United States Navy Parachute Team Performing at AutoZone Park on Armed Forces Night

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The United States Navy Parachute Team, “The Leap Frogs,” will be jumping into AutoZone Park on Friday, May 12, as part of the Armed Forces Night celebration that evening.

Fans are encouraged to arrive in their seats no later than 6:45 p.m. to be able to see The Leap Frogs put on their spectacular show. Game time is set for 7:05.

Also on Armed Forces Night, the Navy Brass Quintet will be performing in the Plaza before the game, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Plaza will also feature displays, equipment, and interactive exhibits.

On Armed Forces Night, and every other night at AutoZone Park, active-duty and retired military personnel can receive a discount on up to two game tickets at the Box Office. A valid military ID is required.

About “The Leap Frogs”

The United States Navy Parachute Team, “The Leap Frogs,” is the official parachute demonstration team of the United States Navy and part of the United States Naval Special Warfare Command. The team is made up of active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), and support personnel. A typical Leap Frogs performance consists of six jumpers leaping out of an aircraft at an altitude of 6,000 feet. After freefalling, sometimes using smoke or streamers, The Leap Frogs fly their canopies together to build canopy-relative work formations. After performances, The Leap Frogs make themselves available to the public to answer questions about the Navy and the Naval Special Warfare community, as well as to sign autographs.

For information on upcoming promotions, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/promotions. For more information on single-game tickets and ticket mini-memberships, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/tickets.

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AutoZone Park Sprouts Miracle-Gro® Rooftop Garden

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds are proud to announce the Miracle-Gro® Rooftop Garden, a one-of-a-kind addition to AutoZone Park that has wide-reaching benefits for community health, education, and environmental sustainability.

The Miracle-Gro® Rooftop Garden will be built on the 3rd Floor landing at AutoZone Park, which overlooks the plaza inside the front gates at the corner of B.B. King and Union.

“When the Memphis Redbirds approached Miracle-Gro with a plan to repurpose the third level deck at AutoZone Park, we were thrilled to partner with them and bring this project to life,” said John Sass, Vice President and General Manager of Miracle-Gro. “The soil and plant food we provided will help create a space that educates and inspires all who visit this iconic urban space.”

“As we continue to prioritize connectivity within the Memphis community, we are proud to build the first urban rooftop garden in all of Minor League Baseball,” said Redbirds Principal Owner Peter Freund. “And to have an opportunity to partner with Miracle-Gro on this project, one of the most innovative corporations in America, will ensure its long-term success and opens the door for an exciting evolution of how the garden can grow.”

The applications of the ballpark’s Rooftop Garden are numerous and cross multiple segments of the community. The Redbirds are planning to use a portion of the food and herbs grown in the garden in food served at the concession stands during games. Local and sustainable food is a major push in Memphis’ culinary culture, and the Redbirds have recognized the movement with the ability to use some of the most local and sustainable food seen anywhere.

In addition, during the Redbirds’ annual Education Days, school children in attendance could tour the garden, learn about nutrition, and see how they could grow a garden of their own in whatever space they have at their home. Additional garden tours on gamedays and during special events are being planned as well.

The community will be able to access information about the garden, watch videos, and get gardening tips through the Miracle-Gro® Rooftop Garden webpage located at www.memphisredbirds.com/miraclegrogarden.

The components of the Miracle-Gro® Rooftop Garden are constructed with over 3,200 linear feet of Cypress lumber. The footprint of all raised beds is about 1,200 square feet, which is one-quarter of the entire landing area, and the beds hold 80 cubic yards of soil.

The Redbirds will be able to grow many different varieties of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, such as broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, basil, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, and many more. More varieties will be added throughout the growing seasons.

The 2017 season begins on Thursday, March 30 against the St. Louis Cardinals in a “Battle of the Birds” exhibition game. The regular-season home opener is Tuesday, April 11 against Colorado Springs. For more information on single-game tickets and mini-memberships, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/tickets. For more information on “Battle of the Birds,” visit www.memphisredbirds.com/battleofthebirds.

About Scotts Miracle-Gro

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company’s brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company’s Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed near worldwide by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. In the U.S., we maintain a minority interest in a joint venture with TruGreen®, the largest residential lawn care service business, and in Bonnie Plants®, the largest marketer of edible gardening plants in retail channels. In Europe, the Company’s brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligène® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

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Redbirds, MLB Make Donation to Memphis Public Schools

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee – The Memphis Redbirds Community Fund, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, has made a donation to Pitch In For Baseball to benefit Memphis Public Schools as part of MLB’s biennial RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) Institute held this week in Memphis.

The donation will provide $25,000 worth of baseball and softball equipment to help 460 students get on the field, benefitting 24 baseball and softball teams at 16 schools in the Memphis area.

“We are very proud to be able to make this donation to Memphis Public Schools through the Redbirds Community Fund,” Redbirds President and General Manager Craig Unger said. “One of our main missions is to help better our community, and the Redbirds Community Fund is one of the leading vehicles for how we can use our position to do so. We look forward to being able to do more to benefit our community and the Mid-South as a whole.”

The week culminated today with a free PLAY BALL event at AutoZone Park, where area children were able to play on the field and have fun learning skills and celebrating the love of the game. Event participants also received a PLAY BALL t-shirt and a bat and ball set to continue the play at home.

The RBI Institute covers topics such as league operations, players’ health on and off the field (i.e., Pitch Smart, anti-bullying and drug-free lifestyles), educational programs, best practices, coaches training, league finances, equipment procurement and more.

The Redbirds have hosted an RBI site since 1998, where boys and girls ages 6 through 16 join with children from their own community to form teams which travel throughout the city to play each other. Memphis RBI began with six locations and has grown to serve 12 communities and over 1,000 participants.

The mission of the Memphis RBI program is to increase participation and interest in baseball and softball among underserved youth through instructional and competitive play, while encouraging youth to achieve academically, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and contribute positively to the community.

Pitch In For Baseball provides new and gently-used baseball and softball equipment to boys and girls in the United States and around the world who want to play ball but lack the equipment to do so. PIFB reduces barriers to play and promotes youth development by providing equipment directly to leagues, schools and organizations around the world to start, continue, and/or expand their programs. Over the past 10 years, PIFB has donated more than $5 million worth of equipment to 500,000 under-resourced kids in nearly every state and 80 different countries.

For more information on Pitch In For Baseball, visit www.pifb.org.

Schools Receiving Equipment

American Way Middle School (Baseball)

American Way Middle School (Softball)

Bellevue Middle School (Baseball)

Colonial Middle School (Baseball)

Colonial Middle School (Softball)

Grandview Heights Middle School (Baseball)

Hamilton Middle School (Baseball)

Hamilton Middle School (Softball)

Havenview Middle School (Baseball)

Havenview Middle School (Softball)

Hickory Ridge Middle School (Baseball)

Hickory Ridge Middle School (Softball)

Highland Oaks Middle School (Baseball)

Kate Bond Middle School (Softball)

Kingsbury Middle School (Softball)

Kirby Middle School (Baseball)

Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School (Baseball)

Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt Middle School (Baseball)

Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt Middle School (Softball)

Oakhaven Middle School (Baseball)

Oakhaven Middle School (Softball)

Raleigh-Egypt High School (Softball)

Raleigh-Egypt Middle/High School (Baseball)

Riverview Middle School (Baseball)

About the Redbirds Community Fund

The Redbirds Community Fund benefits area youth organizations by offering outreach programs, providing baseball instruction, giving opportunities for children to attend professional baseball games and to interact with professional players and personnel, providing and refurbishing area facilities for youth activities, and providing financial support to many worthy area Section 501(c)(3) organizations that effectively and efficiently serve the needs of children in the community.

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Win Cardinals Exhibition Game Tickets with Thanksgiving Food Drive

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Springfield, MO – With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Springfield Cardinals are excited to partner with Crosslines of Springfield to launch the Thanksgiving Food Drive at Hammons Field. The food drive will run from Monday, November 14 – Friday, November 18 with items collected at the Cardinals Front Office.

All fans that donate at least one of the items listed below may enter a special drawing for two free tickets to the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Springfield Cardinals Exhibition Game at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017.

While fans are welcome to bring multiple items, they may only receive one drawing entry per person when donating. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to enter the drawing. Official rules for the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive Promotion and Drawing are linked to below.

Items most commonly needed by Crosslines include:

-Canned Vegetables
Green beans, corn, etc.

-Canned Soup
Cream of Chicken, Chicken Noodle, Tomato, etc.

-Pastas / Beans / Rice

-Canned Meats

-Canned Fruit

-Boxed Items / Cereals
Macaroni and Cheese, Hamburger Helper, etc.

-Pantry Basics
Spices, salt and pepper, sugar, flour, cooking oils, peanut butter, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, sandwich bags, etc.

Crosslines is the largest client-direct food pantry in Greene County, serving nearly 60,000 people annually with emergency food assistance and referral services to other resources available in the community. Crosslines is committed to addressing the immediate hunger needs of families, seniors and children in an environment that fosters community, dignity and compassion.

The Cardinals Front Office is located at 955 East Trafficway Street and is open from 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. For more information about the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 or visit SpringfieldCardinals.com.

Click here to view the Official Rules of the Springfield Cardinals Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Guarantee your seats to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field on March 31, 2017

The 11-time World Champion St. Louis Cardinals will play an Exhibition Game against the Springfield Cardinals at Hammons Field on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:05pm.

With the St. Louis Cardinals returning to Hammons Field for the first time since 2012, ticket demand will be unprecedented for this special night at the ballpark. The only way to guarantee a seat for the 2017 Cardinals vs. Cardinals game is to place a non-refundable deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack. A $100 per seat deposit on a Season Ticket Plan or a $50 deposit on a Mini Pack will guarantee you the opportunity to purchase a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals at Hammons Field in 2017.

To place a deposit on a 2017 Springfield Cardinals Season Ticket Plan or Mini Pack and guarantee a seat to see the St. Louis Cardinals play at Hammons Field, call the Front Office at (417) 863-0395 right now.

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Cardinals having an impact on and off the field

Members of the Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads shaved their heads on June 17 to support the Vs. Cancer Foundation. Over $7,500 was raised for the event.
Members of the Palm Beach Cardinals and Jupiter Hammerheads shaved their heads on June 17 to support the Vs. Cancer Foundation. Over $7,500 was raised for the event.

Palm-Beach-CardinalsThe Palm Beach Cardinals, the Class-A Advanced affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, have had a terrific first half to the 2014 season. The team landed five All-Star selections to the Florida State League South roster, individuals have won weekly league awards and have been promoted within the organization, and overall, the team has been winning a lot of games.

None of the individual honors or impressive team winning streaks come close to how the 2014 squad has impacted the community off the field.

Vs-Cancer-logoEarlier this month the Cardinals teamed up with the Vs. Cancer Foundation to raise money to help the fight against childhood cancer. On Tuesday, June 17th, Roger Dean Stadium hosted the Vs. Cancer Foundation Fundraiser Night at the Ballpark. Members of the Palm Beach Cardinals lined up to get their heads shaved in front of the dugouts following the game that night against the Jupiter Hammerheads.

Palm-Beach-Childrens-HospitalPrior to the event, players on both the Cardinals and Hammerheads collected donations via fundraising pages to support the cause. Once the Cardinals learned that half of all proceeds from the fundraiser would benefit national childhood cancer research and the other half would help local children at Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, the team joined together to make the event a huge success.

The whole team took to social media right away, getting hundreds and hundreds of retweets from family, friends, and fans. Former college teammates and loyal supporters in the Cardinals organization took notice and helped spread the word. News about the team’s efforts spread like wildfire and the donations started pouring in.

The team goal of $5,000 was met after just three days of fundraising and was eventually shattered by more than one thousand dollars. Members of the team, led by Charlie Tilson and Joe Cuda, created an autographed ball giveaway for select fans who donated. The team spread the news via twitter that five autographed balls would be given away at random to those who donated to the cause.

“I’m just glad I could be a part of this,” Cuda said. “I never would have thought that it would have created this much buzz. It’s crazy how the baseball community is so connected together.”

On June 17th, the Cardinals gathered in front of the home dugout following the game to cap an extremely successful fundraising campaign by shaving select team members heads. Players who participated in the head shaving event were, Cuda, Tilson, Iden Nazario, Bruce Caldwell, Alex Mejia, Jesus Montero, Nick Martini and Jimmy Bosco. Even head trainer Keith Joynt stepped into the dugout barber shop to support the cause.

For the Cardinals, this wasn’t a one-time ordeal. Players have been giving back to the community all season long.

In early May, members of the team signed up to visit Palm Beach Children’s Hospital to spend time with children for a few hours before a home game. While just a few guys were asked to ride along for the visit, multiple players asked if they could go as well for fun.

While the fact that the Palm Beach Cardinals ranked in the top five in numerous batting and pitching categories among Florida State League teams in the first half of the season is impressive, the character of the guys in the Cardinals clubhouse is something to be commended.

The 25 players in the Cardinals locker room are truly making a difference in the Palm Beach community.

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