Bats Host 80's Night, Star Trek Night
July 26, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host a pair of first-time promotions during their upcoming homestand at Louisville Slugger Field. The team's first 80's Night will be on Thursday, July 30 and its first Star Trek Night on Saturday, August 1.
On 80's Night, fans are encouraged to dress in their best 80's attire and join the Bats for a night of 80's-themed sights and sounds. Those dressed for the festivities will receive a $3 discount off their tickets when purchasing at the box office. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for another locally famous $1 Budweiser beer happy hour featuring live music from 80's cover band The M80s. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive throwback Louisville Redbirds card sets and first pitch will be at 7:05 p.m.
On Star Trek Night, several Star Trek characters will be in attendance and available for photo opportunities with fans from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Pavilion. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for the 6:05 p.m. game and all fans dressed in a Star Trek outfit will receive a $3 discount off their tickets when purchasing at the box office. The Bats players will wear special edition Star Trek jerseys, modeled after the crew's uniform on the starship Enterprise, which will be auctioned online at bats.milbauctions.com. The auctions will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4 and end on Tuesday, August 11 at 10 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting the ALS Association of Kentucky.
The Bats will open their seven-game homestand with four games against the Charlotte Knights, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, beginning with Margarita Monday on July 27 and then $1 hot dogs and $1 Pepsis on Tuesday, July 28. There will be Friday Fireworks on July 31, as well as an appearance by performing act Bucket Ruckus. The Bats close their homestand on Sunday, August 2. Sunday will feature the Inflatable KidsZone, Kids Eat Free during the game and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
The Bats have averaged 8,912 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 9.4 million fans through 15 seasons. Tickets for all regular season games are available. The entire 2015 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com. Single-game tickets may be purchased online, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office. Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.
Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights - July 27 - August 2, 2015
Monday, July 27 - Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights, 7:05 p.m.
Margarita Monday: 12 oz. margaritas available for $3 at the Diamond Drinks stand and behind Section 122 on the third-base side.
Meijer Monday: Fans receive $3 off per field reserved seat when presenting any Meijer receipt to the box office window.
Baseball Bingo: Winner receives a $50 Meijer gift card.
White Castle Guarantee Win Monday: If the Bats win, fans can take their ticket stub to White Castle for a FREE classic slider (good either Monday night or all day Tuesday at area White Castles).
Tuesday, July 28 - Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights, 7:05 p.m.
Kindergarten Countdown: In the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 5:30-7 p.m.
$1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.
GILDAN Summer Mobile Tour: Free T-shirt samples, plus fans can participate in a pitching game, win prizes and sign up for a vacation sweepstakes.
Wednesday, July 29 - Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, July 30 - Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights, 7:05 p.m.
80's Night: Featuring Louisville Redbirds baseball cards giveaway to first 1,500 fans.
Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by The M80's on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.
WLKY Night: Meet-and-greet with WLKY's on-air talent on the concourse.
Friday, July 31 - Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens, 7:05 p.m.
Friday Fireworks, presented by Shane Company.
Appearance by Bucket Ruckus, presented by MAVTV.
Saturday, August 1 - Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens, 6:05 p.m.
Star Trek Night, presented by Papa John's.
Appearance by The Amazing Christopher, presented by U of L College of Business.
Backyard Bash: Cornhole on the Overlook until 7:30; $3 14 oz. AmberBock, LandShark and Shock Top at the Overlook Grill until the end of the 7th inning; adult fans may register to win two (2) 2015 World Series tickets (winner to be drawn September 5), presented by Budweiser.
Sunday, August 2 - Louisville Bats vs. Toledo Mud Hens, 6:05 p.m.
Mini Bat Giveaway: First 1,000 kids 12-and-under, presented by Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.
Back to School Folder Giveaway: First 1,000 kids 12-and-under, presented by Meijer.
Inflatable KidsZone: Inflated from 5-8 p.m. on the Overlook Deck, presented by BracesBracesBraces and Kids Dentistree.
Kids Eat Free: New for 2015 at every Sunday home game, all kids 12-and-under with paid admission receive a free hot dog, junior nachos and small soda. One meal per child.
Postgame Kids Run the Base, presented by the YMCA and Meijer.
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