FSL1 Lakeland Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers Return Home Wednesday to Begin 7-Game Homestand

Published on April 15, 2013 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release


Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a seven-game homestand beginning Wednesday, April 17 at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland will host the Brevard County Manatees April 17, the Dunedin Blue Jays April 18-20 and the Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) April 21-23. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying 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. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10. Monday tickets are $1. Parking is FREE.

Wednesday, April 17 vs. Brevard County Manatees (Brewers) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

All-You-Can-Eat Night

Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by Texas Roadhouse. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, Little Caesars pizza, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from Texas Roadhouse from 5:30-8:30 p.m. or while supplies last.

Thursday, April 18 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Taste of Lakeland

The Flying Tigers will be hosting their annual Taste of Lakeland. Area restaurants will serve up delicious food samples from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

Tickets to the Taste of Lakeland are only $10 (must be purchased in advance of the game) and include free food samples, live music and a ticket to the Flying Tigers game. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the Florida Restaurant Association by contacting Dannette Lynch at (727) 642-3404 or dannette@FRLA.org. $5 tickets are available the day of the game but do not include a game ticket. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Confirmed restaurants include Texas Cattle Company, IHOP, Outback, Abuelo's, Bob Evans, Carrabba's, Longhorn and Fred's Market.

2-1 Beer Night Sponsored by Miller Lite

Fans can enjoy 2 for 1 draft beer and $1 soda every Thursday home game. Beer sales will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 7th inning.

Friday, April 19 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:11 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

7-11 Friday's Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop

T-Shirt Giveaway

The Flying Tigers will be giving away pink T-Shirts to the first 350 paid adults (ages 15 and over) in conjunction with Pink in the Park.

"Pink in the Park IV" Presented by Allen & Company and Publix Super Market Charities

The Flying Tigers are going "pink" to support the Mary Kay Foundation. The Mary Kay Foundation proudly supports research dedicated to finding cures for cancers that affect women and programs committed to ending domestic violence. Flying Tiger players and

coaches will be wearing pink jerseys during the game.

Pre-game pink Cadillac parade.

Mary Kay will be holding a silent auction during the game. There will be several items including a few pink jerseys from this year and previous years.

Pre-Game

Tattoo and balloon artists from Twisted Artz will be in the main concourse beginning at 6:00 p.m.

TGI Fridays Flying Tigers Mug Club Night #2

All fans 21 and older will receive a special Mug Club flier from TGI Fridays. The first 100 fans 21 and older that bring the flier to Fridays after the game will receive a special Fridays/Flying Tigers mug, compliments of Fridays. Fridays is the official "After Party" location of the Flying Tigers for all Friday night home games. Fridays is located at 4204 Highway 98 North in Lakeland.

Saturday, April 20 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)

Fireworks Extravaganza following the game (weather permitting).

Sunday, April 21 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 1:00 p.m. (Gates open at 12:00 p.m.)

Kids Day

All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game.

Kids can play catch on the field beginning at noon (weather permitting).

Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting).

All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae, compliments of Dairy Queen - North Lakeland.

Monday, April 22 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Dollar Mondays - Fans pay only $1 for the items below:

$1 tickets

$1 hot dogs

$1 small sodas

$1 popcorn

$1 peanuts

$1 pretzels

Tuesday, April 23 vs. Clearwater Threshers (Phillies) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

The Ledger 2-1 Ticket Offer

Check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer compliments of The Ledger Media Group.

Baseball Wingo Sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings

Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to win wings from Buffalo Wild Wings and prizes from the Flying Tigers.

Silver Sluggers

Flying Tigers Silver Sluggers Tuesday presented by Humana. Silver Sluggers members will receive free admission to the game as well as a complimentary soda. For more

information on the Silver Sluggers program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.

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 or call (863) 686-8075.

Check out the Lakeland Flying Tigers Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



Florida State League Stories from April 15, 2013


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central