Grizzlies Return Home June 5; vs. OKC Dodgers June 8-11
Published on May 31, 2018 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - The sixth Fresno Grizzlies homestand of the 2018 season is scheduled for June 5 through June 11 with seven games against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Milwaukee Brewers) and Oklahoma City Dodgers (Los Angeles Dodgers). Tickets may be purchased at the Chukchansi Park box office, or anytime at FresnoGrizzlies.com, starting as low as $10. Here is a preview of the promotional schedule:
Tuesday, June 5 (7:05 p.m.) - Toyota Taco Tuesday: The Grizzlies' alter-ego, the Fresno Tacos, will take the field. In addition to 2-for-1 Field Box and Club tickets, fans will be able to enjoy $2 tacos from Taco Truck Throwdown-approved trucks and "Oppo Taco" on the right field concourse at Chukchansi Park, $2 sodas and $2 churros (specials good through the fifth inning). The team will be wearing the "Taco-uila" sunrise uniforms which first debuted at last season's Taco Truck Throwdown; a zesty tribute to the Grizzlies' parent club, the 2017 World Champion Houston Astros.
Dos Equis | Dos Tacos: Purchase a 24-oz Dos Equis can and receive a voucher for two FREE tacos from one of the trucks.
Community Outreach Night, presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino: We're celebrating the numerous non-profit organizations that do tremendous work in our community. Tickets for non-profits provided courtesy of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino.
Wednesday, June 6 (7:05 p.m.) - Wear The Bear Wednesday: Stock-up on fresh Fresno Grizzlies and Fresno Tacos gear for the season; new-for-2018 merchandise is available. Fans will enjoy an automatic 25% off their in-game purchase in the Fresno Grizzlies Team Store on Wednesdays in 2018.
Thursday, June 7 (7:05 p.m.) - Throwback Thursday/Fresno Raisin Eaters Jerseys: The Grizzlies will take the field in tribute jerseys to the 1906 Fresno Raisin Eaters (see attached image), Fresno's first club in the Pacific Coast League! The game-worn jerseys will be available to bid on, with the winners receiving their jersey autographed by the player.
Thursday Happy Hour Special: The best food deal in Triple-A is back for 2018! At every Thursday home game from gates open (6:05 p.m.) to first pitch, fans can order a burger, fries and a 12-ounce beer or soda for just FIVE DOLLARS.
Friday, June 8 (7:05 p.m.) - Superheroes Night & Friday Night Fireworks presented by Measure C/LEGO Let's Play Weekend Night 1: Make sure your phone is charged all the way up on Superheroes Night, for all the photo-ops with 10 costumed characters roaming (protecting?) Chukchansi Park, and a superhero-themed postgame fireworks show. Reserved tickets will be just FIVE DOLLARS for any kid in a superhero costume. Movie-quality costumed characters will include: Captain America, Black Panther, Iron Man, Thanos, Hulk, Wolverine, Superman, Wonder Woman, Black Widow and Batman (available for pictures from 6:30 to 9:30).
LEGO Let's Play Weekend is a national tour throughout Minor League Baseball, featuring interactive building stations in the ballpark, and LEGO giveaways/projects to take home.
Farmer's Market: On the concourse pre-game and during the game, presented by GAR Tootelian.
Saturday, June 9 (7:05 p.m.) - Tri-Tip Throwdown, presented by JD Food/Farm Grown Replica Jersey Giveaway/LEGO Let's Play Weekend Night 2: Who makes the best tri-tip in the Central Valley? This is the night we find out! In the proud tradition of Chukchansi Park food throwdowns, fans will be able to sample tri-tip from all the competing restaurants.
The first 1,500 fans to the gates will receive a free Farm Grown replica jersey (see attached image), modeled after the ones the players will wear on the field this night, in celebration of four of the last eight World Series Champions being "farm grown" in Fresno. On the field, the Grizzlies take on the Oklahoma City Dodgers in game two of a four-game series beginning on Friday, a Triple-A rematch of last season's World Series. The game-worn jerseys will be available to bid on, with the winners receiving their jersey autographed by the player. Auction proceeds will benefit the Carolee Boele Scholarship Foundation.
Sunday, June 10 (5:05 p.m.) - Save Mart Sunday/LEGO Let's Play Weekend Night 3: Fans should bring their Save Mart receipt or show the Save Mart app at the ticket office to receive $5 off each ticket in their purchase (limit eight tickets). A pre-game autograph session will feature two Grizzlies players, and Kids Run the Bases post-game. Pre-game catch on the field for families will begin shortly after general public gates open (4 p.m.), lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Monday, June 11 (7:05 p.m.) - Monday Madness presented by The Fresno Bee: The best ticket deal in Minor League Baseball is back! Fans can take advantage of two Reserved tickets, two hot dogs, two sodas, two Fresno Chaffee Zoo vouchers and two Pieology pizza or salad vouchers, all for just $25!
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