Bats to Host Peanut Allergy Awareness Night Friday
May 8, 2013 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host Peanut Allergy Awareness Night and postgame fireworks on Friday, May 10 at Louisville Slugger Field in conjunction with Family Allergy & Asthma. The 2013 season marks the third year the Bats and Family Allergy & Asthma have collaborated on such an event to allow those with peanut allergies to attend a game. For Friday's game, no peanuts or products with nuts will be used or sold in concession stands and absolutely no peanuts will be permitted to be brought through the gates. The Bats will host a second Peanut Allergy Awareness Night on Friday, July 16.
The Bats will be hosting the Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, from May 10 through May 13 for the teams' only four meetings in Louisville this year. The ZOOperstars will be making an appearance for the Saturday, May 11 game at 6:05 p.m. For the Mother's Day 2:05 p.m. game, moms will be treated to premium seats for just $8 (normally $11) and kids can play catch with their moms in the outfield following the game. Iron Man will also be making an appearance Sunday.
The Bats have averaged 9,040 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 8.2 million fans through 13 seasons.
The entire 2013 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found online at www.batsbaseball.com . Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at (502) 212-2287.
Tickets are available at the Louisville Slugger Field box office, on-line at www.batsbaseball.com or by calling the Bats ticket office directly at (855) 228-8497. Regular hours at the Louisville Slugger Field box office and for ordering tickets by phone are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights
- May 10 - May 13, 2013
Friday, May 10 - Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons, 6:35 p.m.
- Peanut Allergy Awareness Night, presented by Family Allergy & Asthma.
- Boy Scout Night, sponsored by White Castle.
- Postgame Fireworks, presented by Champion Windows.
Saturday, May 11 - Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons, 6:05 p.m.
- Appearance by the ZOOperstars, presented by McDonald's.
- Budweiser Backyard Bash with cornhole from 5-7:30 p.m. on Overlook Deck. $3 Craft Beer Saturday Special on the Overlook Deck until the end of the 7th inning. Adult fans may also register to win two World Series tickets.
Sunday, May 12 - Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons, 2:05 p.m.
- Mother's Day Premium Seat Discount: Mothers may purchase a premium seat for just $8 (normally $11).
- Appearance by Iron Man.
- Inflatable KidsZone and Kids Postgame Run the Bases, presented by Cinemark Theatres, YMCA and Meijer.
- Postgame Play Catch with Mom in the outfield, presented by Humana.
Monday, May 13 - Louisville Bats vs. Buffalo Bisons, 6:35 p.m.
- Baseball Bingo, presented by Blue Bell Ice Cream and Meijer.
- Meijer Monday: $3 off a field reserved ticket when presenting a Meijer register receipt at the ticket window.
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