IronPigs Open Electrifying Eight-Game Homestand Tuesday
Published on April 25, 2011 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
(Allentown, Pa.) - Off to their best start in franchise history, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs return for an eight-game homestand against division rivals Pawtucket and Buffalo beginning Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. Highlights of the upcoming four-game series with Pawtucket include the highly-anticipated Ryne Sandberg Bobblehead giveaway, the Bethlehem Steel Skyline Cap giveaway and another famous edition of Friday Night Fireworks.
Tickets for all upcoming IronPigs games can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. Despite leading all of Minor League Baseball in average attendance in 2010 with 9,227 fans per game, prices for single-game tickets remain identical for the fourth 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.
The IronPigs and Pawtucket Red Sox square off for the first time in 2011 for the first game of a four-game set on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. The first 3,000 fans 18 and older will take home one of the premier promotions of the year - a Ryne Sandberg bobblehead presented by Coca-Cola!
Sandberg is in his first season as manager of the IronPigs after spending the last four seasons as a manager in the Chicago Cubs' minor league system. A 2005 inductee to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Sandberg was a 10-time National League All-Star and won nine Gold Gloves and seven Silver Slugger awards during his 16-year career (1981-94, 1996-97). He was originally drafted by the Phillies in 1978 and made his Major League debut with the club in 1981, appearing in 13 games. Sandberg finished his career with a .285 batting average, 282 home runs, 1,061 RBI and 344 stolen bases in 2,164 games. At the time of his retirement, his 277 home runs as a second baseman was a Major League record.
Also, during every Tuesday home game fans can play TD Bank Ballpark Bingo for a chance to win a $25 Visa Check Card and a team autographed baseball. New in 2011 are Fiesta Ole Tuesday's featuring a postgame distribution of special Fiesta Ole coupons.
The series resumes Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. with a Hispanic Heritage T-Shirt giveaway presented by Metro PCS for the first 3,000 fans 18 and older. Come early to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Night and to catch El Grupo Mexicano de Lehigh Valley performing in the AT&T Plaza from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
As with every Wednesday home game, don't forget about WaWa Wednesdays and a special postgame coupon for all fans.
Game Three of the IronPigs-Red Sox series is tabbed for Thursday at 7:05 p.m. and features another premium giveaway - an IronPigs Bethlehem Steel Cap presented by TD Bank for the first 3,000 fans 18 and older. Coinciding with the premium giveaway is Heroes Night, which will allow fans the opportunity to honor the local police, firefighters, EMS personnel, and military members who serve and protect the Lehigh Valley and the entire nation, in a pre-game ceremony.
Each and every Thursday night is also Ladies Night presented by Mezza Luna with the chance to enter and win nightly prizes from various Ladies Night partners.
Friday's 7:05 p.m. game against the Red Sox features another popular post-game Friday Night Fireworks presented by Lehigh Valley Center for Sight at Coca-Cola Park. Stick around following every Friday home game for spectacular fireworks displays unrivaled in Eastern Pennsylvania. Also, Fly-Away-Friday presented by the Lehigh Valley International Airport will award a lucky fan a trip for two.
The IronPigs continue their eight-game homestand with the first of four games against the Buffalo Bisons on Saturday at 6:35 p.m. Additional information on this exciting "Kick off Spring" series will be made available on Friday, April 29 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 in Coca-Cola Park's brand-new "Pig Tail Porking Spaces" is $3 per vehicle for all IronPigs home games.
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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