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Lehigh Valley IronPigs

High Gear Homestand Kicks Off Friday Night

June 3, 2010 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


(Allentown, Pa.) -- The All-Star season kicks into overdrive as the IronPigs commence a hefty eight-game homestand against the Charlotte Knights on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. Two Friday Night Fireworks shows, a Chris P. Bacon Mini Bobblehead giveaway and a "Philly Flyer" Jockey Jersey Auction encompass some of the upcoming excitement at Coca-Cola Park.

Great seats for all upcoming IronPigs home games are still available and can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. Prices for single-game tickets remain identical for the third consecutive season and start as low as $6 for General Admission, granting fans access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area and standing room only areas. Field Level reserved seats are just $9.

Friday Night Fireworks presented by Total Home Improvements sparks the weekend fun immediately following the first of a four-game set against the Charlotte Knights at 7:05 p.m. Be sure to stick around following every Friday home game for the best fireworks display in Eastern Pennsylvania. Also, Fly-Away-Friday presented by the Lehigh Valley International Airport will award a lucky fan a trip for two.

Horse Racing's Triple Crown concludes on Saturday and the IronPigs will wear one-of-a-kind "Philly Flyer" Jockey Jerseys when they resume their series with the Knights at 6:35 p.m. These unique, game-worn "Philly Flyer" Jockey Jerseys presented by Mr. Rooter / S. Agentis Plumbing will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds benefiting IronPigs Charities and Meals on Wheels of Lehigh and Northampton Counties.

Saturday is also a Pre-Game Happy Hour and Concert Series featuring $1 hot dogs, $3 Bud and Bud Lights and live entertainment from the band Peripheral Vision. The AT&T Plaza Gates will open early at 4:30 p.m. for fans to enjoy the food and drink specials (until 5:30 p.m.), live music and batting practice.

After the game Saturday, stick around as eight local high school sluggers vie for their chance to participate in the 2010 Triple-A Home Run Derby presented by the Lehigh Valley Health Network on Monday, July 12 at Coca-Cola Park. The two players with the highest point total from this qualifying derby will advance to July's Championship round.

Sunday's game is presented by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and is tabbed for 1:35 p.m. Immediately following Sunday's game, all children 12 and under can show off their speed with the ever-popular Kids Run the Bases post-game promotion presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network. The Sunday game also marks another IronPiglet Kids Club Days (Plan C) presented by The Lehigh Valley Zoo and K12.

The first 2,000 youngsters 12 and under attending the series finale on Monday at 7:05 p.m. will receive a Chris P. Bacon Mini Bobblehead giveaway. This Pork Racer keepsake, in celebration of Salute to Bacon Night, is the first of three one-of-a-kind Pork Racer Mini Bobblehead giveaways this season.

The Toledo Mud Hens make their only visit to the Valley beginning on Tuesday, June 8 to uncork a promotion-heavy four-game bonanza. This stuffed series includes Team Photo and Autograph Session Night, an Allentown Cardinals Throwback Cap giveaway and another Friday Night Fireworks extravaganza. Additional information on this exciting series will be made available on Monday, June 7 at ironpigsbaseball.com

With the exception of Saturday home games, the Main Gates open 75 minutes prior to game time while the Club Level gates open 90 minutes before scheduled first pitch time.

Fans are reminded that there are three entry points for parking and are encouraged to use the Dauphin Street entrance when traveling from downtown Allentown. In addition to the Dauphin Street entrance, entry to Coca-Cola Park can be gained off American Parkway and Union Boulevard. Preferred/Handicapped Parking access is available via American Parkway only.

The cost of parking for all IronPigs home games is $3 per vehicle.

Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment and are the only Minor League team to offer bubbles to fans entering the AT&T Plaza and balloons for all children exiting Coca-Cola Park.

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