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Tiki Barber at Centennial Field Saturday

July 25, 2013 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Vermont Lake Monsters News Release


July 26: Firework Friday! Friday, July 26: New England Federal Credit Union Night at the Ballpark -- First pitch is 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 6:05.

Join us for some great baseball action and a spectacular post-game fireworks show as the Lake Monsters return from their series at Aberdeen for a short, two-game set against the Stedler League-leading Tri-City ValleyCats!

July 27: Tiki Barber Special Appearance! Saturday- First pitch is 6:05 p.m. Gates open at 5:05.

Former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber makes a special appearance at Centennial Field, brought to you by Burlington Health & Rehab! Make sure to get to the game early for a chance to get autographs (limit 1 item per person) and pictures and watch Tiki throw out the ceremonial first pitch!

It is also Baseball Bingo Saturday. Come play Baseball Bingo by using the outcomes of the baseball game to determine the success of your bingo card and win prizes!

Vote Champ in MiLB #MascotMania! Minor League Baseball's Mascot Mania is back in full swing. The Vermont Lake Monsters are proud to have Champ as one of the mascots contending for the New York-Penn League's best mascot. Voting for the League Round of the competition is taking place now until Aug. 1, with the Championship Round voting going on Aug. 1-8.

To vote, visit www.milb.com/mascotmania or use the hashtag #MascotMania on Twitter, along with the team's handle, @LakeMonstersVT. Voting on MiLB's website is unlimited. Fans may vote up to 25 times daily on Twitter. Fans that vote will be entered to win prizes through MiLB's Mascot Mania Sweepstakes, including a grand prize of various gift certificates valued at an estimated $450. Get online and vote to make Champ the No. 1 mascot in Minor League Baseball!

Sign up for our "Healthy Kids Clinic" Registration is now open for our "Healthy Kids Clinic" on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Centennial Field, sponsored by the Vermont Children's Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care. The cost is $5 to sign up, and can be done so by calling our office at 802-655-4200 or by clicking the link below. Bring the kids out while we teach them about healthy eating and exercise!

July 28: SUBWAY Mystery Gift Card/Kids Club Event Sunday, July 28: First pitch is 5:05 p.m. Gates open at 4:05 p.m.

The Lake Monsters host a doubleheader against the Red Sox affiliate Lowell Spinners as a result of the June 25 rainout.

Champ's Kids Club Event: Kids Club members will have a special pre-game meet and greet with Champ from 3:30-4:15!

Come out early for a mystery gift card giveaway, presented by SUBWAY Restaurants! The first 731 fans through the gates will receive a gift card valued anywhere from $1 to $100!

Sunday is also "Have a Catch" Sunday! After the game, fans will have the opportunity to play catch in Centennial Field's outfield, presented by KOOL 105.1.

Book Your Company Party with the Lake Monsters The Lake Monsters have great group package options that can be catered to any size group! It is a very simple process, all you have to do is call us up and give us a date and the size of your party and the Lake Monsters will do the rest! Call Joe at 802-655-4200 or email him at joe@vermontlakemonsters.com to set up your party today!

July 29: Goodwill Night & Kids Run the Bases Monday, July 29: Goodwill Industries Night at the Ballpark -- First pitch is 7:05 p.m. Gates open at 6:05.

The Lake Monsters close out their four game homestand against Red Sox affiliate Lowell Spinners Monday night.

Donate at least one bag of gently used clothing and receive one FREE grandstand section voucher for the game!

Bring the kids for Kids Run the Bases, brought to you by your New England Ford Dealers. After the game, kids will have the chance to run the bases of historic Centennial Field!

Help Us Learn More About Our Fans & Win Prizes! Help us improve your experience by filling out an online survey. You'll be entered for a chance to win many great prizes, including autographed memorabilia, massage certificates, Lake Monsters gear and much more!

Meet the Lake Monsters: #22 Kyle Finnegan - P Hometown: Houston, Texas

College: Texas State

Major: Business Management

Dream profession outside of baseball: Competitive eater

Favorite athlete outside of baseball: Tom Brady

Favorite movie: Bull Durham

If there was a movie based on your life, what actor would play your role? Robert Redford

Favorite smell: New glove

Register for Sept. 1's "Nine Innings of Winning" Nine lucky fans will win a two-year lease to one of nine brand-new vehicles from the Autosaver Group!

Fans can sign up for the contest all season long at Lake Monster home games and participating Autosaver Group locations. 100 fans will be pre-qualified and invited to attend the Sept. 1 game against the Connecticut Tigers for a chance to win along with every fan over the age of 18 in attendance!

Check Out Champ's Debut Film! The H-Team presents "Monster Mania!" Watch and share the story of Champ, a legend 20 years in the making!

Help Us Celebrate 20 Seasons & Share Your Favorite Memories! For the past 19 seasons, Centennial Field has been the place where memories are made. Maybe you came as a kid and now bring your own kids to games. Maybe you moved away and have come back to find the same great atmosphere that you remember from all those years ago. Since 1994, the Vermont Expos and Lake Monsters have given generation after generation a look at what our national pastime is all about. You've spent quality family time watching future Major League Baseball stars while enjoying Champ's crazy antics and some fun promotions. Now, after all those summer nights, we want to know what stands out to you and your family! How about the time you shook Jason Bay's hand? Or when you rocked out on the dugout with Champ? Or maybe even the time you caught that foul ball?

Share your favorite stories and photos from the past 19 seasons and lucky submissions will be selected to participate in a 20th season video documenting the generations who have passed through historic Centennial Field. One lucky fan will be picked to win a 20-person VIP party at our end-of-the-season Fan Appreciation Night. Photos and stories will also be featured on our video board and social media networks throughout the season.

Be a part of our history! Send your stories to memories@vermontlakemonsters.com and come out to help us celebrate our 20th season!

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