MWL1 Lake County Captains

Back-To-Back Fireworks Nights at Classic Park

Published on June 15, 2012 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


The Captains begin a weekend series with the Dayton Dragons tonight at 7:00 PM. Tonight's game is a Fireworks Friday Night presented by State Farm Insurance Agent Kevin Kilfoyle and 92.3 FM, The Fan. Fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks extravaganza.

Chardon shooting victim Nick Walczak will be in attendance and will throw out a ceremonial first pitch on Friday. Walczak is recovering from four gun shot wounds and is paralyzed from the chest down. The Chardon cheerleaders will be on hand as well.

Saturday is a Fireworks Saturday Night presented by Monreal Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks extravaganza and it is Ladies Night presented by Malibu Rum, featuring Malibu Rum drink specials for the ladies.

Saturday will be Pink the Park Night. $2 from each pre-sale ticket will be donated to ACS Making Strides. Fans can order tickets on-line using the promo code Pink. Survivors will take the field with the team prior to the game.

Saturday is also Bike night and there will a pre-game motorcycle rally in the Lake Health Plaza beginning at 5:30 PM. Prior to the game, the first 150 bikes will be able to participate in an on field parade. All motorcycles will receive free parking.

It will be Hungarian Heritage night on Saturday night and traditional Hungarian food will be served and Hungarian music will be played. Game time is 7:00 PM.

Sunday is a Family Fun Day and will feature a pre-game player autograph session, expanded in-stadium entertainment and activities, an enhanced Kids' Zone area with new inflatables including a new speed pitch and the opportunity for kids to run the bases after the game.

Sunday is also Father's Day and the first 1,000 Dads/Adults will receive a sleeve of Captains logo golf balls presented by Lake Health. There is a special ticket package for Dads kids to play catch on the field prior to the game. Sunday is the annual Bicycle to the Ballpark presented by Lake County ACHIEVE Wellness. Free tickets will be awarded to first 100 people who come to the ballpark on a bicycle. Game time is 1:00 PM.

Captains Charities 5K Race & One-mile Skipper Trot

Attention all runners... The Captains Charities annual 5K Race at Classic Park is Tomorrow! Registration begins at 7:00 AM with the Skipper One-Mile Trot beginning at 8:00 AM and the 5K Race starting at 8:30 AM. The 5K course begins at Classic Park, winds its way through the City of Eastlake, and finishes on the field behind homeplate! Log onto Achillesracing.com to register! This race is a certified Grand Prix Race in the Northeast Ohio Running Club Series.




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