CarL1 Salem RidgeYaks

Avs invite veterans to ballpark

Published on May 26, 2008 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Salem RidgeYaks News Release


Salem, VA (May 26, 2008) - The Salem Avalanche, Advanced Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, invites all veterans and active duty / reserve military personnel to take in its 5:07 PM Memorial Day baseball game against the Wilmington Blue Rocks free of charge. Active and reserve military personnel -- and all veterans with a valid ID -- will receive a free ticket along with a voucher for a free hot dog during the game.

"The brave servicemen and women from the United States of America protect our freedom day in and day out, both stateside and abroad," said Avalanche VP / General Manager John Katz. "This is just a small token of our appreciation for putting themselves in harm's way to defend our nation, and to preserve our way of life."

Before the game, the Avalanche will celebrate the diligence of our military personnel as Patrick Henry High School's Junior ROTC will present the colors. Also, the Avalanche will have a moment of silence to honor the veterans who have lost their lives in defense of Old Glory, and to honor those serving stateside and overseas.

"Hall-of-Famers like Bob Feller and Ted Williams put their baseball careers aside to serve in the US Armed Forces during World War II," said Katz. "Without their sacrifice, and the sacrifices of brave men and women throughout the history of the United States, America would not be the land of the free and the home of the brave."

About the Salem Avalanche The Salem Avalanche, an FSG company, is a professional minor league baseball team and a member of the Carolina League. The Avalanche is entering its sixth season as the top Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and its 41st as a member of the Carolina League. Home games are played at Lewis-Gale Medical Center Field at Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium. For sponsorship inquiries please contact Josh Eagan at 540.302.0233.

Upcoming Events The Salem Avalanche plays at home tonight versus the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Kansas City Royals) at 5:07PM, with game times of 7:07PM from Tuesday - Thursday. The Avalanche welcomes the Winston-Salem Warthogs (Chicago White Sox) to Salem on Friday, with a game-time of 5:37PM (completion of a game suspended on 5/8/08). The Avalanche and the ‘Hogs play a doubleheader on Saturday at 5:07PM, and the series closes out on Sunday at 2:07PM. Single-Game Tickets, Season Tickets and Ticket Books are now on sale by visiting the Avalanche on the web at www.salemavalanche.com, or by calling the team offices at 540-389-3333.

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