IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Eight-Game Homestand Begins Saturday

Published on April 24, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons will begin an eight-game, three-team homestand on Saturday, April 26 against the Pawtucket Red Sox at 6:05 p.m. The homestand also includes two games against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, and the lone 2008 visit of the Charlotte Knights.

There will be two Family Fun Sundays during the homestand, April 27 against Pawtucket and May 4 against Charlotte and the season's third fridaynightbash!®, May 2 against the Knights.

Tickets are available by calling THE-HERD (716-843-4373) or charge-by-phone at 1-866-223-6000. You can also order online at Bisons.com or visit the Dunn Tire Park Box Office (Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) or any Tickets.com outlet locations.

Pawtucket Red Sox Series (April 26-27) Weekend Series

Saturday, April 26 @ 6:05 p.m. (Gates 5:00 p.m.)

-Help support a very worth cause as Western New York United Against Drug and Alcohol Abuse presents Red Ribbon Day as their college scholarship winners will be honored in a pre-game ceremony.

-High School Saturday, presented by Niagara University. High School students can purchase two tickets for only $12 when they present a valid high school ID

Sunday, April 27 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-A Family Fun Sunday with kids' contests on the field before the game. After the Bisons game, children are welcomed don the field for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Nestle.

-Blue Spruce Giveaway. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will be presented with a Blue Spruce seedling that they can take home and plant, presented by Western New York Americorps.

Scranton/WB Yankees Series (April 28-29) The Yanks come to Town

Monday, April 28 @ 6:05 p.m. (Gates 5:00 p.m.)

-Markdown Monday has the best values in town. Tickets are ONLY $7 for the game and concession stands will feature $1 popcorn and $1 ice cream specials. There will also be a special discounted merchandise table set up in the concourse.

Tuesday, April 29 @6:05 p.m. (Gates 5:00 p.m.)

-Game two of the two-game series with the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Join the Bisons as they pay tribute to National Dance Day with special big board features that will get you up and on your feet.

Charlotte Knights Series (May 1-4)

Thursday, May 1 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)

-Win some great Bisons prizes by playing Baseball Bingo during the game. Get your card at the gate and follow the game action to win while you watch.

Friday, May 2 @ 7:05 p.m. (Pre-Game Plaza Party, 5:00 p.m.)

-A fridaynightbash!® is always the best night of the week.

-Pre-Game Plaza Party begins at 5:00 p.m. with live music from the party rock band, Boogie Monsters. Also enjoy $3 specials on hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Sausage and 16 oz. beers.

-Post-Game Fireworks Show, presented by HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

Saturday, May 3 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-High School Saturday, presented by Niagara University. High School students can purchase two tickets for only $12 when they present a valid high school ID

Sunday, May 4 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-A Family Fun Sunday with kids' contests on the field before the game. After the Bisons game, children are welcomed don the field for Kids Run the Bases, presented by Nestle.

-This Sunday is presented by Nestle, with free samples of the world-famous desserts to be handed out on the Dunn Tire Park plaza.

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