Potomac Nationals Reveal 2017 Schedule
November 15, 2016 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release
Woodbridge, VA---The Potomac Nationals are excited to unveil their 2017 Carolina League regular season schedule, the 40th campaign in Potomac Baseball franchise history.
The P-Nats' 140-game season schedule features 70 home games at G. Richard Pfitzner Stadium including visits from nine different Carolina League teams with respect to the league's two most recent franchise additions as the result of the Carolina League's expansion.
The Potomac Nationals' regular season gets underway on the road for the second straight year, as Potomac opens up its search for the club's sixth Carolina League Championship at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, DE, vs. the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Kansas City Royals) on Thursday, April 6th. A seven-game road trip wraps up with three matchups against "Battle of the Beltways" rival, the Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles), before Opening Day at The Pfitz.
The 2017 home opener is likewise against the Blue Rocks, as the two clubs will meet on Thursday, April 13th in the first of a four-game series. The opening homestand continues with the first visit from a new team to the league, as the Down East Wood Ducks (Texas Rangers) play at Pfitzner Stadium from Monday, April 17th through Wednesday, April 19th.
Potomac is set to play 10 games at home in April, before things ratchet up for the summer months. Pfitzner Stadium is scheduled to host 15 P-Nats games in May, 14 in June, 16 in July, and 15 in August, while Potomac plays its lone September regular season series on the road at Frederick.
Moving away from an eight-team league for the first time in nearly 40 years, the Carolina League divisions will be rearranged for the 2017 season to accommodate the pair of expansion clubs.
Here is the breakdown, by opponent, for the P-Nats in 2017:
Carolina Mudcats (Milwaukee Brewers): 4 at home, 4 on the road
Down East Wood Ducks (Texas Rangers): 7 at home, 6 on the road
Frederick Keys (Baltimore Orioles): 12 at home, 13 on the road
Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Indians): 15 at home, 11 on the road
Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs): 7 at home, 4 on the road
Salem Red Sox (Boston Red Sox): 7 at home, 10 on the road
Team TBD (Houston Astros): 3 at home, 4 on the road
Wilmington Blue Rocks (Kansas City Royals): 12 at home, 14 on the road
Winston-Salem Dash (Chicago White Sox): 3 at home, 4 on the road
Game times for the 2017 season, as well as promotional information for all 70 home games, are to-be-determined and will be announced at a later date.
The P-Nats' season schedule will once again feature the following hallmark highlights at The Pfitz: Prince William County Middle School Day, Scout Nights, Day Care/Summer Camp Days, a Mother's Day celebration on Sunday, May 14th, July 4th Food, Fireworks, & Fun with the largest Independence Day fireworks extravaganza in Northern Virginia, Military Appreciation Night, celebrity meet-and-greet appearances, one-of-a-kind nationally recognized theme nights, on-field and autographed theme jersey silent auctions, premium fan giveaways, and fireworks shows planned throughout the spring and summer.
P-Nats' 2017 full and half-season ticket plans are currently on sale. For more information or to purchase either of these plans, contact Potomac Nationals Director of Ticket Operations, Chris Bentivegna, by phone at 703-590-2311, ext. 225, or via e-mail at cbentivegna@potomacnationals.com.
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