South Bend Cubs Announce Upcoming Game/Promotion Schedule
May 12, 2017 - Midwest League (MWL1)
South Bend Cubs News Release
SOUTH BEND, Indiana - The South Bend Cubs have announced their next homestand schedule, which includes two mid-week Education days- first pitch at 10:30 a.m.- and the rescheduled Star Wars night on Saturday, May 20. The week also includes an appearance by former Chicago Cubs All-Star Bill Buckner.
Monday, May 15, Dayton Dragons, 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at 6 p.m. - Cubs Helmet Bank Giveaway: The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a Chicago Cubs World Champion Helmet Bank - Poster Monday: The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a South Bend Cubs poster - Belly Buster Monday: All-you-can-eat hot dogs, peanuts and popcorn with the purchase of an $8 wristband. (Offer must be purchased with game ticket.)
Tuesday, May 16, Dayton Dragons, 10:30 a.m.
- Gates open at 9:30 a.m. - Education Day: A field trip day for select area schools. All kids 12 and under receive a coupon for a free DQ mini Blizzard
Wednesday, May 17, Dayton Dragons, 10:30 a.m.
- Gates open at 9:30 a.m. - Education Day: A field trip day for select area schools. All kids 12 and under receive a coupon for a free DQ mini Blizzard - Silver Slugger Day: Any adult age 55 and older can purchase a ticket for just $6
Thursday, May 18, Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at: 6 p.m. - Special Guest Bill Buckner: Join us for a special appearance by former Chicago Cubs All-Star Bill Buckner - '70s Night: Come dressed in your '70s duds as we celebrate the decade at Four Winds Field. Four special food items will be available tonight only - Thirsty Thursday: Enjoy $2 domestic 16-ounce draft beer and regular 22-ounce fountain sodas all game long
Friday, May 19, Lansing Lugnuts, 7:35 p.m.
- Gates open at 5:30 p.m. - Fantastic Friday Fireworks: Begin immediately following the game
Saturday, May 20, Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m.
- Gates open at 5 p.m. - Star Wars Night: Come dressed as your favorite characters and bid on game-worn Star Wars jerseys. Proceeds to benefit South Bend Cubs charities. Special appearances by The Northern Darkness Garrison: 501st Legion - Reading Club Day: The South Bend Cubs welcome participants of our Stu and Swoop's Reading Program to Four Winds Field - Flat Screen Saturday: Every inning, one fan in attendance will win a 50-inch flat screen TV
Sunday, May 21, Lansing Lugnuts, 2:05 pm
- Gates open at noon - Super Hero Cape Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans age 13 and under will receive a South Bend Cubs super hero cape - Super Hero Day: Come dressed as your favorite super hero and meet Batman, Spiderman, Supergirl and Captain America. Free comic books available on the concourse, while supplies last. Special food items will be available for this game - Reading Club Day: The South Bend Cubs welcome participants of our Stu and Swoop's Reading Program to Four Winds Field - Sunday FUNday: Play catch on the field before the game and meet your favorite South Bend Cubs player during the post-game autograph session
As a reminder, the gates open two hours prior to the first pitch for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games throughout the season. The 1st Source Bank Performance Center will be open during home games for all ticket holders.
To download an image of the Chicago Cubs World Champion Helmet Bank giveaway, click here. (https://www.dropbox.com/s/bwynbj1rkzjvxaz/Helmet%20Front.png?dl0)
About the South Bend Cubs The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 29 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose sole shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.
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