TL1 Springfield Cardinals

Cardinals Announce Upcoming Promotions

Published on June 13, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Springfield Cardinals News Release


In celebration of the life and career of the greatest Cardinal of them all, Stan Musial, the Springfield Cardinals will be wearing the newly-unveiled Stan Musial Tribute Jerseys during the game against the Tulsa Drillers this Sunday. The cream-colored jerseys are exact replicas of the St. Louis Cardinals uniforms from 1941, the year that Stan "The Man" played in Springfield before making his St. Louis debut later in the season on Sept. 17.

Every Springfield Cardinal will not only don the tribute jerseys, but the entire team will also wear #6, marking the first time in 50 years that a Cardinal has worn the revered number. During the game, the jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.

This Sunday's Father's Day Game also features the Rawlings Allen Craig Bat Giveaway, with 1,250 kids, 15-and-younger, with a paid admission receiving a replica bat of one of the most clutch hitters in baseball!

There are also a limited number of Greek Corner Father's Day Packages available, including two tickets and a specialized Springfield Cardinals "Dad" T-Shirt for just $28. Call (417) 832-3040 right now and give Dad the gift of Cardinals Baseball!

And remember, every Sunday at Hammons Field is a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with a free ice cream party for kids before the game, courtesy of Hiland Dairy. All kids can then run the bases just like the Cardinals after the game. First Pitch is 6:09pm, gates open at 5:09pm.

The Cardinals wrap up the First Half with a Monday Night Match-Up Thick in the First Half Title race, the Cardinals will wrap up the half against the Tulsa Drillers on Monday night at Hammons Field. First Pitch is 7:09pm, gates open at 6:09pm.

Springfield is currently tied for 2nd place with the Tulsa Drillers, both just a half game behind the Arkansas Travelers for the top spot in the North Division. The Cardinals have seven games remaining in the half, while the Travs and Drillers will both play six more before the First Half ends this Monday. The team that claims the First Half Championship guarantees a playoff bid. Let's go Cards!

Principal Financial Group Puzzle Cube Giveaway and Great Southern Bank $1 Dogs on Tuesday! Give your brain a workout while you enjoy Cardinals Baseball with the Principal Financial Group Puzzle Cube Giveaway (2,500 fans) on Tuesday night.

Tuesday is also a Great Southern Bank $1 Dog Day, with delicious $1 hot dogs all game long. First Pitch is 7:09pm, gates open at 6:09pm.

Wednesday Night Showdown vs. Arkansas The Cardinals take on their North Division rivals, the Arkansas Travelers, on Wednesday at 7:09pm. Gates open at 6:09pm.

2006 St. Louis Cardinals World Championship Replica Ring Giveaway and Johnsonville "Buck a Brat" Night on Thurs., June 20 Don't miss out on your very own piece of St. Louis Cardinals history with the 2006 St. Louis Cardinals World Championship Replica Ring Giveaway for 2,500 fans on Thursday, June 20.

That Thursday is also a Johnsonville "Buck a Brat" Night, with delicious Johnsonville brats for just a buck each. Thursday's game will also feature Missouri Lottery Baseball Bingo. First Pitch is 7:09pm, gates open at 6:09pm.

AM Pyrotechnics Summer Kick Off Fireworks with Beach Rock-N-Roll on Friday, June 21 Celebrate the start of summer with a can't miss AM Pyrotechnics Summer Kick Off Fireworks Show featuring Beach Rock-N-Roll on Friday, June 21.

The Cardinals take on the Arkansas Travelers at 7:09pm with gates opening at 6:09pm.

Mid Missouri Credit Union / Fort Leonard Wood Military Appreciation Night with Fireworks on Saturday, June 22 Join us as we salute the men and women who keep our country safe with the Mid Missouri Credit Union and Fort Leonard Wood Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, June 22, capped off by a Military Appreciation Fireworks Celebration you won't want to miss!

As part of the celebration, the Cardinals will suit up in specialty Camo Jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game on Sunday, June 23 to benefit the March of Dimes. First Pitch on Saturday, June 22 is 6:09pm, gates open at 5:09pm.

Vision Clinic and Oakley Sunglasses Oscar Taveras Texas League Player of the Year Bobblehead Giveaway highlights Sunday, June 23 The Cardinals wrap up the homestand with a huge day on Sunday, June 23, highlighted by the Vision Clinic and Oakley Sunglasses Oscar Taveras Texas League Player of the Year Bobblehead Giveaway, with 2,500 fans receiving a bobblehead of the Cardinals top prospect and one of the most promising young outfielders in all of baseball!

The Sunday, June 23 game will also feature the Camo Jersey Auction when fans may bid on the game-worn Camo Jerseys that the team will don during the June 22 and June 23 games. Proceeds will benefit the March of Dimes.

Additionally, the Sunday, June 23 game is a Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Sunday with a free ice cream party for kids before the game, courtesy of Hiland Dairy. All kids can then run the bases just like the Cardinals after the game.

And come by to get a free car wash as well in the Cardinals East Parking Lot, sponsored by Conoco. First Pitch is 2:09pm, gates open at 1:09pm.




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