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Bats Host Card Set Giveaway, Frazier Bobblehead Night, Autograph Day

Published on August 10, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release


LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host their 2015 team card set giveaway, a Todd Frazier bobblehead giveaway and an Autograph Day as part of their eight-game homestand beginning Tuesday, August 11 at Louisville Slugger Field.

2015 Bats team card sets will be given to the first 2,000 paid admissions on Friday, August 14. Friday's game, the three-game series opener with the Norfolk Tides, Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, will also be followed by Friday Fireworks. Todd Frazier bobbleheads will then be given to the first 3,000 paid admissions on Saturday, August 15. The Bats' second and final Autograph Day will be Sunday, August 16. Fans may enter the field near the Bats' bullpen at 4:35 p.m. and may get autographs from the Bats players and coaches from 4:45-5:30 p.m. Please limit requests to one item per player or coach. Sunday will also feature the Inflatable KidsZone, Kids Eat Free during the game and postgame Kids Run the Bases.

The Bats will open their eight-game homestand with a three-game set against the Columbus Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, on Tuesday, August 11. Tuesday will feature $1 hot dogs and $1 Pepsi products at Louisville Slugger Field concession stands. Thursday, August 13 will feature another locally famous $1 Budweiser beer happy hour from 5:30-7 p.m. and live music by Olivia Henken on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.

The homestand closes with a pair of games against the Durham Bulls, Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, on Monday, August 17 and Tuesday, August 18. Monday will feature $3 margaritas behind Section 122 and at Diamond Drinks for Margarita Monday. Tuesday will again feature $1 hot dogs and $1 Pepsi products.

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 - August 11 - August 18, 2015

Tuesday, August 11 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

- $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

- 811 Water Bottle Giveaway: First 811 paid admissions, presented by Marathon Pipe Line.

Wednesday, August 12 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, August 13 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

- Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by Olivia Henken on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.

Friday, August 14 - Louisville Bats vs. Norfolk Tides, 7:05 p.m.

- 2015 Bats Baseball Card Set Giveaway: First 2,000 paid admissions, presented by PPG Paints.

- Constellation Brands Wine Sampling: Behind Section 115.

- Friday Fireworks, presented by KentuckyOne Health.

Saturday, August 15 - Louisville Bats vs. Norfolk Tides, 6:05 p.m.

- Todd Frazier Bobblehead Giveaway: First 3,000 paid admissions, presented by Texas Roadhouse.

- Arts in the Park: Members from the area's best musical, theatrical and visual arts groups will be represented at the ballpark with special performances before and during the game, presented by Louisville's Fund for the Arts.

- 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 16 - Louisville Bats vs. Norfolk Tides, 6:05 p.m.

- Team Autograph Day: On the field from 4:45-5:30 p.m. presented by The Courier-Journal.

- Bats Logo Mini Bat Giveaway: First 1,000 kids ages 14-and-under.

- Scholastic Book Giveaway: First 1,000 kids ages 14-and-under, presented by MiLB.

- 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 Bases, presented by the YMCA and Meijer.

Monday, August 17 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 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, presented by Sauza and Lite 106.9.

- 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, August 18 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 7:05 p.m.

- $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

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