NWL1 Salem-Keizer Volcanoes

Big Local Events this Weekend Starting Thursday

Published on July 1, 2014 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Salem-Keizer Volcanoes News Release


Thursday, July 3rd - The 2nd Annual Nike Futures Showcase Games featuring 36 of the best baseball prospects throughout Oregon. A double-header will begin at 4:00pm with the nightcap to begin at 7:15pm. In between games, there will be a home run derby and a speed competition highlighting the exceptional skills of the selected players. The nightcap will also feature the second of six $1.00 Thursday Nights where selected adult beverages are just $1.00 during the game in the Stadium's Lava Lodge Sports Pub. Gates Open at 3:00. Two Games, for One Admission price! Join the many Scouts from regional Colleges and Universities along with Major League Baseball for this fabulous Showcase event at Volcanoes Stadium.

Friday, July 4th - The Volcanoes third homestand kicks off as the Volcanoes play their newest in-state rival, the Hillsboro Hops, affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, in a three-game homestand . The game features the beginning of the Volcanoes' three-day 7th Annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium . Yes, we will be Thanking, Honoring and Saluting 150+ outstanding, brave men and women of our Armed Forces from the Vietnam War, as it is Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Night. The Office of the Secretary of Defense named Volcanoes Stadium as the Oregon site for the 50-Year Vietnam War Commemoration, and we will Thank, Honor and Salute many brave Vietnam Veterans including Prisoners of War Captain Ernie Brace - 7 years and 10 months. Also here will be the nation's oldest living Medal of Honor recipient, 93-year old Corporal Bob Maxwell, along with Oregon National Guard's Most Decorated Soldier Major Larry Deibert who had 578 combat missions in Vietnam. The Roswell Flight Center will have their drone here entertaining the fans, including getting the game ball from the home plate umpire, and delivering it to the pitcher after the National Anthem. Thirty organizations who work with Military families will be on the concourse handing out helpful information. The Volcanoes will be wearing their Patriotic Uniforms sponsored by USAA . A gigantic Fireworks show will conclude this terrific evening sponsored by Les Schwab Tire Centers . Game Time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:00.

Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.

Saturday, July 5th -- The Volcanoes continue their three-game series with the Hillsboro Hops, and it is the second night of our 7th Annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium . Yes, we will be Thanking, Honoring and Saluting many Oregon National Guard Soldiers as it is Oregon National Guard Appreciation Night. We will feature the historic 41st Combat Infantry Division Sunset Jungleers who were so prominent during WWII in the Pacific at Biak, and ever since. Several previous Commanders of the 41st will be on hand, and we will Honor WWII Hero Lt. Colonel Leonard DeWitt. Thirty organizations who work with Military families will be on the concourse handing out helpful information. The Volcanoes will be wearing their Patriotic Uniforms sponsored by MAK GRILLS. An outstanding Fireworks show, presented by Salem-Keizer area McDonald's, will conclude the evening. Game Time is 6:35; Gates Open at 5:00.

Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.

Sunday, July 6th - The Volcanoes conclude their three-game homestand with the Hillsboro Hops, and it is also the concluding day of our 7th Annual Patriotic Tribute at Volcanoes Stadium as we will be Thanking, Honoring and Saluting many more brave and outstanding members of our Armed Forces - past and present as it is Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America Appreciation Night. The game and Volcanoes Patriotic Uniforms are sponsored by Leupold Tactical Optics. It is once again Senior Sunday, sponsored by Avamere Court at Keizer, featuring our Senior $1 Meal Deal where seniors may get a Hamburger AND Soda for just $1 or a Hotdog AND Soda for just $1. After the game, all children may Run the Bases sponsored by McDonalds of Salem-Keizer. Game Time is 5:05; Gates Open at 4:00.

Order your tickets early as this surely will be a standing room only event.

New this year ! Purchase your tickets In Advance of Game Day and Save $2.00 per ticket !!

Tickets 503-390-2225 or www.volcanoestickets.com.

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