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Blue Rocks Resume Showtime On June 23

Published on June 23, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release


Wilmington, DE - Come see the Wilmington Blue Rocks battle the Carolina League's best, as SHOWTIME! continues all summer long Frawley Stadium. The Rocks return from the all-star break on Thursday, June 26 to begin a six-game homestand against the Salem Avalanche and the Lynchburg Hillcats. Don't miss out on any of the great action!

On Thursday at 7:05 p.m., the Rocks resume the second half of their season with a tribute to New Jersey's greatest rocker on Bon Jovi Night. Be sure to stick around after the game for a postgame fireworks spectacular, sponsored by Viwinco. Plus, Reggy! The Purple Party Dude makes his Frawley encore, bringing all his zany antics and fantastic, fur-flying fun. Friday, June 27 is Faith Night. The first 1,000 fans at the 7:05 p.m. contest versus Salem will receive a Jacoby Ellsbury bobblehead doll, courtesy of The News Journal. Following the game, Christian band Sum of One will be performing on Judy Johnson Field. Then, on Saturday, June 28 at 6:05 p.m., come out to ballpark and help us celebrate everyone's favorite big green mascot on Mr. Celery's Birthday. The first 1,000 fans will receive a Mr. Celery bank, compliments of Del-One. Show Mr. C some love, but please leave the peanut butter and ranch dressing at home!

The Blue Rocks welcome the Lynchburg Hillcats to Frawley on Sunday, June 29 at the special start time of 4:05 p.m. Thanks to Concord Pet Food & Supply, we take the Dog Days of Summer literally and welcome pups to the park on Sunday. Plus, see those high-flying, disc-catching dogs with Rockin' Ray and Skyy Dogs USA. And, take part in the pregame catch on the field and, following the game, the Ysmoke.org Kids Run the Bases. We wind down June with a 7:05 p.m. contest on Monday the 30th and pay tribute to the parent club of the Blue Rocks with K.C. Royals Night. Don't miss out on your chance to win some great prizes on Baseball Bingo Monday! The homestand wraps up on Tuesday, July 1 at 7:05 p.m. with a Salute to the U.S.A. and a patriotic postgame fireworks show, sponsored by Bank of America. Plus, the first 1,000 fans will receive a logo baseball, courtesy of Brinks Home Security. And, BirdZerk! will be in the house, entertaining the fans with his own brand of outrageous fun.

For tickets, call 302-888-BLUE, visit www.bluerocks.com or stop by the Frawley Stadium ticket office Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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