IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Face Yankees For Three Games at DTP, June 27-29

Published on June 25, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons will face the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, for the first three games of a five-game home-and-home series at Dunn Tire Park, Friday, June 27 - Sunday, June 29.

On Monday, June 30, the series will shift to PNC Field in Moosic, PA for the final two games.

The Triple-A affiliate of the Yankees have always been one of the closest rivals of the Bisons. This series will feature future and past Yanks like Shelley Duncan, Kei Igawa and highly-touted prospect, Alan Horne.

Off the field, there will be plenty to be excited about with a series-opening fridaynightbash!® on June 27, sponsored by Seneca Gaming Corporation. A night that begins with a pre-game Plaza Party and live music from Roar 84! and includes post game Fireworks, presented by HSBC Bank USA, N.A., won't end until Saturday morning with the Bisons annual Family Campout.

Saturday is Star Wars Night with special character appearances and a Buster Movie Poster Giveaway. Sunday's Family Fun Sunday is also the team's annual Dog Day at the Ballpark.

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.

Scranton/WB Series (June 27-29)

Friday, June 27 @ 7:35 p.m. (Pre-Game Plaza Party, 5:00 p.m.)

-A fridaynightbash!®, presented by Seneca Gaming Corporation, is the best night of the week and a weekend tradition in Western New York.

-Pre-Game Plaza Party begins at 5:00 p.m. with live music from the band, Roar 84! (‘80s Tributes). Enjoy $3 specials on hot dogs, hamburgers, Italian Sausage and 16 oz. beers.

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

-Post-Game Family Campout. Spend a night on the Dunn Tire Park field and enjoy a Perry's Ice Cream snack, a showing of Jerry Seinfeld's B Movie on the Bisons Big Board and a Tim Horton's continental breakfast in the morning.

Saturday, June 28 @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates 6:00 p.m.)

-Star Wars Night with character appearance by Star Wars 501st Legion's Garrison Excelsior.

-Buster Move Poster Giveaway, presented by Alfred State College -The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a "Base Wars" Movie Poster, a Buster parody of the classic Star Wars.

-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, June 29 @ 1:05 p.m. (Gates 12:00 p.m.)

-Dog Day at the Ballpark as dogs will be admitted free to a special area in the centerfield tent area.

-Guest Appearance by Jake, "The Diamond Dog."

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

-Time Warner Cable Customer Appreciation Night with an appearance from Fred Flintstone and his best friend Dino.

For more information, please contact THE-HERD at (716) 843-4373 or visit Bisons.com.

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