Summer Fun Continues at Greer During Four-Game Weekend Homestand
Published on July 19, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds return home to Greer Stadium this Friday, July 22 to open a four-game homestand against the division-rival Iowa Cubs (Cubs affiliate).
Highlighting the weekend's worth of promotions will be two fireworks extravaganzas, Sounds Adult T-Shirt giveaway, Autograph Day, a Purity FAITH NIGHT(r) concert, and "Hits for the House Night" - a special Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville evening at the ballpark during which the Sounds will wear red and yellow specialty jerseys on the field.
The division-rival Iowa Cubs visit Music City for the final time in 2011 for Friday's 7:05 p.m. homestand opener. Firestone Friday Fireworks will light up the sky following the action on the field, while the first 2,000 adults through the gates will receive a Sounds Adult T-Shirt, thanks to Vanderbilt Sports Medicine. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
Saturday's contest at 6:35 p.m. against the Cubs will be a big night at the ballpark, marking the fourth Purity FAITH NIGHT(r) concert of the season. Seven-time Dove Award winning artist Jaci Velasquez will perform a concert on the plaza stage near the first-base entrance at Greer Stadium, beginning at 5:35 pm.
Also on Saturday, the Nashville Sounds will go to bat for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville and wear red and yellow specialty jerseys during the game. Fans have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction during the game in order to take home a player's jersey right off his back following the contest. Proceeds will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville. For more information, visit http://www.nashvillesounds.com/wecare.
Postgame Fireworks, courtesy of Nashville's NEWS 2, will conclude Saturday's can't miss evening with the Nashville Sounds! Gates open a half-hour earlier than normal at 5:05 p.m.
Sunday 6:35 p.m. game against Iowa will be a Purity Sundae Sunday with $1 ice cream sundaes available at Greer Stadium. It will also be another of Ozzie's Kids Club games, the ultimate fan club for kids 12 and under. Gates open at 5:35 p.m.
Monday evening's 7:05 p.m. contest with the Cubs is the homestand finale. Hot dogs are priced at only $1 at concession stands for Dollar Dog Night, while fans can register to win prizes and experiences involving Sounds manager Don Money for Money Monday. Gates open at 6:05 p.m.
Following the homestand, Nashville will begin a four-game road trip against the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros affiliate) before returning home on Saturday, July 30 to host a four-game homestand against the Round Rock Express (Rangers affiliate).
Individual and season tickets, as well as group packages, are currently on sale. Call (615) 690-HITS or visit the Sounds' website at www.nashvillesounds.com/tickets to order or for more information.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS HOMESTAND OVERVIEW
Date Opponent Time Promotion
Friday, July 22 Iowa Cubs 7:05 p.m. Firestone Friday Fireworks Adult T-Shirt Giveaway (first 2,000 adults) Presented by Vanderbilt Sports Medicine
Saturday, July 23 Iowa Cubs 6:35 p.m. Postgame Fireworks Presented by Nashville's NEWS 2 Purity FAITH NIGHT(r) Concert - Jaci Velasquez "Hits For The House Night" - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville
Sunday, July 24 Iowa Cubs 6:35 p.m. Purity Sundae Sunday
Monday, July 25 Iowa Cubs 7:05 p.m. Money Monday Dollar Hot Dog Night
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