Bats Host Star Wars Night July 18
Published on July 15, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host their second annual STAR WARS Night on Saturday, July 18 at Louisville Slugger Field as the team takes on the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Gates for the 6:05 p.m. game will open at 5 p.m. and all fans dressed in a STAR WARS costume will receive a $3 discount on field reserved and premium seat tickets purchased at the box office.
Approximately 15 STAR WARS characters will be in attendance and available for photo opportunities with fans from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Pavilion. Bats players will wear special edition Star Wars jerseys, modeled after Darth Vader's suit, which will be auctioned online at bats.milbauctions.com. The auctions will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21 until 10 a.m. and end on Tuesday, July 28 at 10 p.m. with all proceeds benefitting Kosair Children's Hospital. Fans attending STAR WARS Night 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.
The Bats will open their four-game series with the RailRiders on Thursday, July 16 with another locally famous $1 Budweiser beer happy hour from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring live music on the Overlook Deck by The Kitty Slickers. Friday, July 17 will feature the Bats' 2015 team photo giveaway, an appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog and Friday Fireworks. On Sunday, July 19 there will be the Inflatable KidsZone, Kids Eat Free during the game and postgame Kids Run the Bases.
Louisville then travels to Columbus for the first two games of a split four-game series with the Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. After games at Huntington Park on Monday and Tuesday, the teams return to Louisville Slugger Field on Wednesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 23. That Thursday, the Bats will host another $1 Budweiser beer happy hour from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring live music on the Overlook Deck by J.D. Shelburne.
Finally, the First National Bank Triple-A All-Star Game, presented by Gildan will be at 8:05 p.m. tonight from Werner Park in Omaha, Neb. with coverage on MLB Network and 790 KRD. The Bats will be represented by second baseman Irving Falu. The Bats entered the 2015 All-Star Break at 45-47, third place in the International League West at 7.5 games back of the Indianapolis Indians. Three pitchers on Sunday combined for the team's first nine-inning no-hitter in franchise history in a 5-0 win over the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field in the final game before the break.
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 16 - July 19 & July 22 - 23, 2015
Thursday, July 16 - Louisville Bats vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 7:05 p.m.
Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by The Kitty Slickers on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.
Gallo Barefoot Wine Tasting.
Friday, July 17 - Louisville Bats vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 7:05 p.m.
2015 Bats Team Photo Giveaway: First 1,500 paid admissions, presented by Ford.
Friday Fireworks, presented by Mortenson Family Dental.
Appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog, presented by PNC Bank.
Gallo Barefoot Wine Tasting.
Saturday, July 18 - Louisville Bats vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 6:05 p.m.
STAR WARS Night, presented by Papa John's.
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.
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.
Gallo Barefoot Wine Tasting.
Sunday, July 19 - Louisville Bats vs. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, 6:05 p.m.
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.
Wednesday, July 22 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 - 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 J.D. Shelburne on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.
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