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Wings Home for Final 6 Games, 8/28 - 9/2

August 24, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release


The Red Wings return to Frontier Field on Sunday, August 28 to begin their final homestand of the 2016 season! Highlights of the final six games of the year include an appearances by Thomas the Tank Engine, autograph signing by Brian and Stephen Gionta, Mascot Night, six more giveaways - including a P.J. Forbes Bobblehead - and ONE more fireworks show!

VISUAL: HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (YANKEES) GATES AT 3:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 4:05 PM

- THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE APPEARANCE: Everyone's favorite fictional locomotive will make a stop at Frontier Field courtesy of Farmer's Insurance.

- ALL FRONTIER FIELD POSTER GIVEAWAY: The first 2,000 fans will receive a poster which commemorates the greatest player at each position in the Frontier Field era as voted on by YOU, the fans courtesy of Webster Bible Church.

- BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT GIVEAWAY: The first 1,000 fans (18 and under) get a back-to-school kit which includes two pencils, a ruler, pencil sharpener, eraser and supplies pouch presented by Alfred State.

- POST-GAME KIDS RUN THE BASES: All kids 14 and under can run the bases with Spikes and Mittsy following the game courtesy of the Burger Bar at Wegmans Pittsford.

- SUNDAY SCORE OIL CHANGE SPECIAL: The combined score of every Sunday game equals the price of an oil change at Mr. Tire and Monro Muffler the following Wednesday and Sunday.

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 3:10 pm - 3:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.

MONDAY, AUGUST 29 vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (YANKEES) GATES AT 6:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 7:05 PM

- BRIAN AND STEPHEN GIONTA AUTOGRAPH APPEARANCE: The NHL stars and Rochester natives will sign autographs from 6 - 6:45 pm and then throw out a first pitch.

- MASCOT NIGHT: Are you #TeamSpikes or #TeamMittsy? The Wings mascots have each drafted a team of local mascots to compete in on field promotions and a pre-game kickball game on Monday. Come see Otto the Orange, Billy the Buffalo, the Moose and more at Frontier Field.

- KIDS EAT FREE: The first 500 kids (12 and under) will receive a voucher to be redeemed for a hot dog, snack item and a soda courtesy of Basch & Nickerson LLP.

- FOOD SPECIAL: Turkey Dinner at Black Angus for $8.75 at Black Angus AND Sweet Potato Fries at Batter Up for $4.75

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 vs. SYRACUSE CHIEFS (NATIONALS) GATES AT 6:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 7:05 PM

- TEXAS DE BRAZIL NIGHT: Free entry samples from Texas de Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse and a chance to win prizes!

- M&T BANK/MESSENGER POST MEDIA FAN 4-PACK: Get 4 reserved seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 12-oz. sodas and a 2016 yearbook for only $36 (a savings of $15.00) in advance, $40 day of game.

- FOOD SPECIAL: Sweet Potato Fries at Batter Up for $4.75.

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31 vs. SYRACUSE CHIEFS (NATIONALS) GATES AT 6:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 7:05 PM

- FRONTIER FIELD STADIUM MAGNET GIVEAWAY: The first 2,500 fans will receive a commemorative 20th season Frontier Field magnet courtesy of FoodLink.

- $1 WEDNESDAY: $1 hot dogs, cracker jacks, peanuts and chips courtesy of Zweigle's, Democrat & Chronicle and DiPaolo Baking Company.

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 vs. LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (PHILLIES) GATES AT 6:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 7:05 PM

- P.J. FORBES "THE CATCH" BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY: The first 2,000 fans receive a P.J. Forbes Bobblehead courtesy of ESL Federal Credit Union. Forbes made one of the greatest catches in Frontier Field history in the 9th inning of Game 5 of the 1997 Governors' Cup finals.

- M&T BANK/MESSENGER POST MEDIA FAN 4-PACK: Get 4 reserved seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 12-oz. sodas and a 2016 yearbook for only $36 (a savings of $15.00) in advance, $40 day of game.

- FOOD SPECIAL: Spikes' Boneless Wings at Batter Up for $6.50.

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 vs. LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (PHILLIES) GATES AT 6:00 PM; FIRST PITCH AT 7:05 PM

- FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT: We'll be giving away great prizes to fans all night long! For your chance to win just pick up a Red Wings yearbook on your way into the park.

- POST-GAME FIREWORKS: The 2016 season at Frontier Field comes to an end with a post-game fireworks show presented by your Rochester Area Honda Dealers!

- ZOOPERSTARS! APPEARANCE: The ZOOperstars! help close out the 2016 season in style courtesy of the Invisible Fence Brand. This is the rescheduled date from the rain out on August 13.

- BYRON BUXTON POSTER GIVEAWAY: The first 2,500 fans will receive a poster of Twins prospect Byron Buxton presented by Doctor Michael Mayer, DMD.

- 2017 MAGNET SCHEDULE GIVEAWAY: The first 5,000 fans will receive a 2017 magnet schedule courtesy of the Democrat & Chronicle and Monroe Extinguisher!

- FOOD SPECIAL: Fish Fry for $9.00 at Batter Up

- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.


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