FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Start Homestand with Myron Noodleman, Fireworks

Published on August 20, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - While the Charlotte Stone Crabs fight for a playoff spot in their Inaugural Season, their fans can enjoy a host of topflight promotional nights during the team's upcoming, six-game homestand that starts on Friday, August 21, at Charlotte Sports Park.

The Stone Crabs will face off against the I-75 division rival Fort Myers Miracle (Minnesota Twins) and the Jupiter Hammerheads (Florida Marlins) during the seven-day, six-game at home that lasts through Thursday, August 27.

Myron Noodleman, the Clown Prince of Baseball, will entertain the crowd during Friday's game and a dazzling fireworks display will fill the sky immediately after Saturday's game against the Miracle. The rest of the homestand features Seniors Eat Free Tuesday, Chick-fil-A Winning Wednesday and Thirsty Thursday presented by The Ice House Pub with a variety of cost-saving food and drink specials throughout the week.

Tickets are still available for all games by calling 941-206-HITS or visiting stonecrabsbaseball.com.

The Stone Crabs open a three-game series against Fort Myers on Friday, August 21, with the Myron Noodleman appearance. Noodleman is famous for his "nerdy" appearance and his comedy routines throughout the game that include dancing with umpires and players. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6:00 p.m.

The game on Saturday, August 22, also starts at 7:05 p.m. and features a dazzling fireworks display immediately after the game. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

The teams play the series finale on Sunday, August 23, at 5:35 p.m. with gates opening at 4:30 p.m.

After an off-day on Monday, the Stone Crabs will start a three-game series against the Jupiter Hammerheads on Tuesday, August 25, featuring a pair of wallet-friendly promotions for fans. Seniors Eat Free Tuesday gives fans 55 and older a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips, and a drink with the purchase of a game ticket, and Kraft Single's Tuesday Tickets offers buy one, get one free tickets to fans who bring a Kraft Singles wrapper to the box office. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6:00 p.m.

The series continues on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:05 p.m. with Chick-fil-A Winning Wednesday. If the Stone Crabs win, everyone in attendance will receive a coupon for a free item at Chick-fil-A. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

The homestand concludes on Thursday, August 27, with Thirsty Thursday presented by The Ice House Pub. Drink specials include $1 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles at the concession stands through the fifth inning. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. with first pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Tickets are still available for all games and start at just $5 for advance purchases. To purchase tickets, visit the Charlotte Sports Park box office, ticketmaster.com or call 941-206-HITS. For more information on upcoming games, please go to www.stonecrabsbaseball.com.

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