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Lake County Captains

Fireworks & Giveaways this Weekend - Limited Tickets Available Friday

July 31, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


The Captains will begin another jam-packed six-game home stand tomorrow as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays) and West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers) make their final regular season appearances at Classic Park this season.

Tickets for Friday's game against the Bowling Green Hot Rods are limited! Purchase yours now before they are sold out. Click here to purchase, or call 440-954-WINS (9467).

Friday is the Captains' annual "Salute to Cleveland Sports History Night". The inaugural event in 2009 was named ESPN the Magazine's "Minor League Promotion of the Year". The night will include Cleveland Sports history-themed on-field promotions and appearances and autograph sessions by Cleveland sports legends.

As part of the festivities, Captains will pay homage to the 1989 film "Major League" which has become a sports movie classic. In keeping with that theme, the Captains will wear replica 1989 road uniforms that were inspired by the Indians uniform design worn in the movie. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds to benefit Captains Charities.

Chelcie Ross, who played the wily, junk-ball pitcher Eddie Harris in the film, will be in attendance signing autographs and meeting fans in the concourse.

Also, the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a Jobu bobble doll presented by Sysco. In the movie, Jobu is the spiritual leader of Cleveland Indians outfielder Pedro Cerrano.

This year's guests scheduled to appear include former Browns star Al "Bubba" Baker, Cavalier greats Austin Carr, Jim Chones and Bobby "Bingo" Smith, UFC fighter and Eastlake North grad Stipe Miocic as well as fellow UFC fighter Jessica "Evil" Eye . Former Force and Crunch Indoor soccer player Hector Marinaro and Jeopardy Champion Arthur Chu will also be meeting and greeting fans in attandance.

Friday is a Firework's Friday Night presented by Universal Windows Direct with the fireworks show featuring a Motivational Sports Music themed soundtrack.Game time is 7 PM.

The Captains post-game concert series kicks off on Friday with the iconic band Stone Pony performing on the stage adjacent to Corona's Castaway Bar.

Saturday is a 7 PM start time and is a Firework's Saturday Night presented by Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services and will feature a Garth Brooks-themed fireworks show.

The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a Captains Alumni Baseball Card set presented by Lake County Solid Waste District. The set features Captains alumni that have made the Majors as well as fan favorites from previous seasons.

The Captains post-game concert series continues on Saturday with the county band Post Road performing after the game.

Sunday is a 1:30 PM start and is a Family Fun Sunday whichwill include a pre-game player autograph session, concourse entertainment and activities, as well as the opportunity for kids to run the bases after the game.

Monday is Buck Night and will feature $1 Five Star Brand Hot Dogs, chips, French fries, popcorn, soda and beer and $1 off a box seat ticket. Game time is 7 PM.

Monday is also Slovenian Heritage night and traditional Slovenian food will be served and Slovenian music will be played.

Tuesday is a 7 PM start and the home stand wraps up on Wednesday with a special 1 PM game time.

The Captains next Bark in the Park game is Tuesday, August 12 presented by Animal Hospital, Inc. Bring your pooches to Classic Park for only $5 benefiting the Lake Humane Society. Human tickets are only $7 for the bleacher and lawn area. Gates open at 6 PM each night for the Captains 7 PM game. Click here to purchase tickets or call 440-954-WINS (9467).

Classic Park turns into Margaritaville for the August 22 game against the Fort Wayne TinCaps. The Friday game is Margaritaville Night. Fans can purchase a special Paradise Package that includes a box seat ticket to the August 22 game, Paradise Cheeseburger Bar, nachos and half-off Landshark or a specialty magarita for only $20 each. The Captains also offer a Margarita Package that includes a box seat ticket and half-off Landshark or a specialty magarita for only $13 each. The night include a post-game Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Universal Windows Direct. Click here for more details or call Nick Dobrinich at 440-975-8085 ext. 110.

The Captains Francisco Lindor Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Lake Health is Saturday, August 23. Lindor was the Indians First Round Draft Pick in 2011. He spent the 2012 season with the Captains and was a member of the 2012 Midwest League All-Star Team. Game time for August 23 is 7 PM and gates open at 6 PM. Fans can stick around after the game to enjoy Saturday Night Fireworks presented by Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Service. The giveaway is limited to the first 1,500 fans in attendance. Click here to purchase tickets.

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