Gwinnett Braves' Opening Night Postponed
April 4, 2013 - International League (IL1) - Gwinnett Stripers News Release
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - Rain has forced the postponement of tonight's Opening Night game against the Charlotte Knights, originally scheduled for 7:05 PM at Coolray Field. The Gwinnett Braves will play a single game against the Knights on Friday at 7:05 PM. Saturday will be a doubleheader starting at 5:05 PM.
The T-Shirt Giveaway, sponsored by Georgia Power, will be pushed back to Friday night (for the first 2,000 fans). That night will also feature Post-Game Fireworks, presented by WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta.
Saturday's doubleheader will be a pair of seven-inning contests with a brief break in between. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive Brandon Beachy Bobbleheads courtesy of Coolray Heating and Cooling. Between games, the famous eight-horse Budweiser Clydesdale hitch will make an appearance on the field.
All April 4 tickets will be honored for any remaining 2013 Gwinnett Braves home game. Call the Coolray Field Box Office at 678-277-0340 to purchase tickets.
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