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Spikes Set to Open Season

June 17, 2013 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - Tonight, the State College Spikes' mix of fun, affordable family entertainment and future major league baseball stars makes its return to the field with the 2013 Home Opener, presented by PSECU and 95.3 FM 3WZ. The Spikes, Class-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, hit the field for the first time in 2013 to take on the Williamsport Crosscutters (Philadelphia Phillies) at 7:05 p.m. this evening.

One lucky fan could go home much richer tonight with the Year of the Millionth Fan Celebration, as the Spikes celebrate reaching the benchmark of entertaining one million fans at the ballpark during the eight seasons of the franchise. Gates will open at the special time of 5 p.m. to the general public for the 7:05 p.m. game, and all fans 18 and over will be able to enter a drawing to be named the official "One Millionth Spikes Fan."

The winner of the "One Millionth Spikes Fan" drawing will receive season tickets for life, a "Millionth Fan" Spikes jersey, plus other great experiences and Spikes memorabilia. Best of all, the lucky fan will receive a chance to win $1,000,000 in the Million Dollar Dice Roll after the game.

In addition, the first 2,500 fans of all ages through the gates on Opening Night will receive a Spikes Schedule & Car Magnet, presented by PSECU. Fans will also be entertained by live music on the concourse from Sgt. Bob Timney until 5:30 p.m., with fan favorites AC Express following him on stage from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Pre-game entertainment also includes a performance by the stunt planes of the State College RC Club, who will be wowing the crowd after the game as well. To cap it all off, fans can enjoy an extended post-game FIREWORKS show presented by PSECU.

After an excursion to Williamsport on Tuesday, the Spikes return home to continue the fun at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park on Wednesday, June 19, when they face the Crosscutters at 7:05 p.m. The first 1,000 fans of all ages will receive their very own Super Ike Action Figurine, and it's the first Half-Price Wednesday of the year, presented by BIG Froggy 101. Fans can purchase half-price Outfield Bleacher tickets, and then enjoy half-price select domestic draft beers from 6-8 p.m. as well as half-price medium sodas all game long.

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