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Bats Host Final Homestand Labor Day Weekend

Published on September 3, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release


LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host their final four games of the 2015 season this weekend at Louisville Slugger Field. The Bats will face the top two teams in the International League West, the Columbus Clippers and Indianapolis Indians, for a pair each.

The homestand opens Friday, September 4 with the Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, as the Bats return from a six-game road trip. Purple Bats hats will be given to the first 2,000 paid admissions on Friday and the game will be followed by Friday Fireworks. Friday's game will also be the Bats' final Peanut Allergy Awareness Night. Peanuts or peanut-based products will not be sold or allowed inside the ballpark. Fans attending Friday's game may also receive a voucher for a free hot dog and small Pepsi for donating a new children's book to The UPS Store Toys for Tots Literacy Program.

Jake the Diamond Dog will make his final appearance on Saturday, September 5. Before Saturday's game, the Bats will present their 2015 Mary E. Barney Team MVP award and sport bags will be given to the first 2,500 paid admissions.

The 2015 campaign ends with a pair of games against the Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Sunday, September 6 and Monday, September 7. Fans will be treated to $1 hot dogs and Pepsi products at each game and fireworks will follow Sunday's game.

Monday's game is set for a special Labor Day 1:05 p.m. start time. The Bats will be giving away 25 game-worn purple alternate jerseys immediately following the game as part of the team's Shirts Off Our Backs promotion. Winning fans will be drawn at random by seat locations and must be present to claim their prizes. Normally on Sunday, the Kids Run the Bases promotion will be moved to after Monday's game due to Sunday's fireworks show.

Tickets, group tickets and suites are still available for the Bats' Labor Day weekend homestand. Season ticket packages for 2016 are also available. Information on 2016 season ticket packages and the 2016 schedule are available at batsbaseball.com or by calling the front office at 502-212-BATS.

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights - September 4-7, 2015

Friday, September 4 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, Gates open at 6 p.m., First pitch at 7:05 p.m.

Bats Purple Hat Giveaway: First 2,000 paid admissions, presented by Humana.

Peanut Allergy Awareness Night: Peanuts or peanut-based products will not be sold or allowed to be brought into the ballpark, presented by Allergy Partners of Louisville.

UPS Store Toys for Tots Literacy Night: Fans may bring a new children's book to the gates and receive a voucher for a free regular hot dog and small Pepsi.

Friday Fireworks, presented by Brown-Forman.

Saturday, September 5 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, Gates open at 5 p.m., First pitch at 6:05 p.m.

2015 Mary E. Barney Team MVP Award Presentation, presented by the Shane Company.

Appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog, presented by PNC Bank.

Sport Bag Giveaway: First 2,500 paid admissions, presented by the Shane Company.

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, presented by Budweiser.

Sunday, September 6 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, Gates open at 5 p.m., First pitch at 6:05 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Day #1: $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

Strike Out Cancer Night, presented by Genentech and Gilda's Club.

2016 Bats Schedule Cup Giveaway: First 3,000 paid admissions, presented by Goodyear Ballpark.

Inflatable KidsZone: Inflated from 5-8 p.m. on the Overlook Deck, presented by BracesBracesBraces and Kids Dentistree.

Kids Eat Free: All kids 12-and-under with paid admission receive a free hot dog, junior nachos and small soda. One meal per child.

Postgame Fireworks, presented by LG&E.

Monday, September 7 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, Gates open at 12 p.m., First pitch at 1:05 p.m.

Fan Appreciation Day #2: $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

Shirts Off Our Backs: 25 lucky fans whose lucky seat locations are drawn will win a game-worn Bats purple alternate jersey. Winners must be present at the end of the game to claim their prize.

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).

Postgame Kids Run the Bases, presented by the YMCA and Meijer.

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