
Barons Tackle Smokies in Final Homestand of the Season
Published on August 31, 2011 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release
Hoover, AL - Following their longest road trip of the season the Southern Division first-half champion Birmingham Barons return to the Magic City for their final homestand of the 2011 season with a five-game set against the Northern Division first-half champion Tennessee Smokies, Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The series will begin on Thursday, September 1 at 7:05 p.m. and run through Monday, September 5th at 12:30 p.m.
The final homestand kicks off with a football feel as the Barons host a Fantasy Football Draft Party as a part of the Thirsty Thursday celebrations at Regions Park that include a pre-game concert. Friday night's game will include a post-game Friday Night Fireworks celebration while Saturday's match-up with the Smokies will have a pre-game team autograph session and post-game Super Saturday Night Fireworks. Continuing through the Labor Day weekend, Sunday Kids can eat for free with purchase of a full-priced ticket and end the game with a Fireworks Show for the third-straight night. Monday's regular-season finale will have a special 12:30 p.m. first pitch as the Barons will host Fan Appreciation Day at Regions Park.
Southern League Stories from August 31, 2011
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- M-Braves make Post Season All-Star Team - Mississippi Braves
- BayBears Trio Named Postseason All-Stars - Mobile BayBears
- Dolis named to league postseason All-Star team - Knoxville Smokies
- Van Slyke, Silverio, and Eovaldi Honored - Chattanooga Lookouts
- August 31, 2011 - M-Braves Roster Update - Mississippi Braves
- Goldschmidt Named Top Minor Leaguer - Mobile BayBears
- Dolis Named to League Postseason All-Star Team - Knoxville Smokies
- Mattison Named Southern League Post-Season All-Star and Jacksonville Centerfielder Named "Best Hustl - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Van Slyke, Silverio, and Eovaldi Honored - Chattanooga Lookouts
- M-Braves Make Post Season All-Star Team - Mississippi Braves
- BayBears Trio Named Postseason All-Stars - Mobile BayBears
- Barons Tackle Smokies in Final Homestand of the Season - Birmingham Barons
- Southern League Announces Post-Season All-Star Team - SL1
- Carolina wins road finale - Carolina Mudcats
- Six-run seventh aids Smokies to 10-8 win over Suns Tuesday - Knoxville Smokies
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