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Lakeland Flying Tigers Opening Day Tomorrow, April 9

April 8, 2009 - Florida State League (FSL1) - Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release


Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers 2009 home season kicks off on Thursday, April 9 at Joker Marchant Stadium when the team hosts the division rival Tampa Yankees sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm and the gates to Joker Marchant Stadium will open at 5:30 pm.

Flying Tigers left-hander Duane Below is expecting to be the opening day starter for the Flying Tigers. Below spent his entire 2008 season in Lakeland last year. He led the Florida State League with 126 strikeouts and was tied for the league lead with 26 games started.

The Flying Tigers will be holding a special happy hour from 5:30-7:00 pm sponsored by Bell's Beer. There will be free specialty beer sampling, giveaways, contests and prizes. Fans can enjoy $1.00 draft beer during happy hour and all game long sponsored by Miller Lite. There will also be special wine and bottled beer prices.

The first 1,500 fans that enter the ballpark will receive a free 2009 Flying Tigers magnet schedule sponsored by the Holiday Inn Lakeland Hotel & Conference Center.

Tickets for opening day and all home games are available by calling the Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Parking is free. The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com


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