NYPL State College Spikes

Bikes, Fireworks And Cats on Tap with Spikes This Weekend

Published on July 9, 2011 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
State College Spikes News Release


STATE COLLEGE, PA - The State College Spikes return home Saturday evening for the first of three straight nights of fun, affordable family entertainment at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park!

The Spikes will play host to the Batavia Muckdogs, the future St. Louis Cardinals, Saturday at 7:05 p.m., Sunday at 6:05 and Monday at 7:05. Ballpark gates will open to the general public one hour prior to first pitch each night.

Bike Night, Fireworks Night and the unique Purr in the Park Night are among the featured promotions during the three-game set.

Saturday's Bike Night will include a unique ticket discount offer for motorcycle enthusiasts. Show any piece of clothing or gear that shows your love of motorcycles and receive $3 off any ticket. The evening will also feature motorcycle displays from local dealers.

Sunday means Family Day with the Spikes. It all starts with a Pre-Game Catch from 5 to 5:30. Families can then enjoy a great post-game FIREWORKS show presented by Rex Energy and all kids 12 and under can run the bases thanks to Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc.

Monday's game will feature the collision of dogs and cats, sort of. Monday is another Dollar Hot Dog Monday presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ, but also the first-ever "Purr in the Park" where fans are invited to bring their cats to the game in either a cat carrier or on a leash.

Check out below for the complete list of promotions for the Spikes July 9-11 series against the Batavia Muckdogs.

Saturday, July 9 (7:05 p.m. First Pitch)

-Game presenting sponsor Forney Financial Solutions

-Bike Night - Fans showing any piece of motorcycle gear or clothing at the Spikes Ticket Office receive $3 off tickets for Saturday's game

-Scratch 'N Win Saturday presented by Auntie Anne's - All fans receive a scratch off card with discounts and free prizes from the Spikes and Auntie Anne's

-Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group (Kids 12 & under)

Sunday, July 10 (6:05 p.m. First Pitch)

-Game presenting sponsor Rex Energy

-Post-Game FIREWORKS!

-Pre-Game Catch on the Field - Open to all fans from 5 to 5:30 p.m.

-Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Clinical Outcomes Group (Kids 12 & under)

-Salute to the Jersey Shore - The hit TV show will serve as the theme to Sunday's game

Monday, July 11 (7:05 p.m. First Pitch)

-Dollar Dog Monday presented by 95.3 FM 3WZ - Hot dogs cost just $1 all game long

-Purr in the Park - Fans can bring their cats to the game in a cat carrier or on a leash

Great seats remain for all three nights can be purchased in one of three ways:

-Buy and Print on-line by going to StateCollegeSpikes.com

-Call (814) 272-1711 or toll-free (877) 99-SPIKES

-Visit the Spikes Box Office in person from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. through the end of the game on game days.




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