Blasters Reveal Inaugural Season Promotions Schedule
May 12, 2015 - American Association (AA)
Joplin Blasters News Release
JOPLIN, MO. - The Joplin Blasters will be celebrating the Inaugural Season of Professional Baseball at Joe Becker Stadium and have packed the promotions schedule for a summer of fun at the ballpark. Single game tickets are currently on sale and fans can still purchase mini-packs and season tickets.
The Blasters Home Opener will be Thursday May 21 vs. the Wichita Wingnuts at 6:35 p.m. to kick off a four-game series. Opening Night will feature a Souvenir Rally Towel courtesy of Mercy Hospital to the first 2,500 in attendance.
The Blasters will introduce a Minor League Baseball Staple with $1 Beer Thursdays scheduled for six (6) games this season: June 11, June 18, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27. $1 Beer Thursdays are Presented by Budweiser.
The schedule features eight Fireworks Friday Nights: May 22, May 29, June 12, July 10, July 17, July 31, August 14, and August 28. These fireworks shows will become "can't-miss" events in Joplin during the summer.
The Blasters are home for the 4th of July and will be planning a 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza. This show promises to be a fireworks spectacle that will be the talk of the town. What better way to celebrate this great Country than by taking in a professional baseball game while watching a beautiful display of Fireworks?
The Blasters have planned numerous Souvenir Giveaways throughout the season:
- Rally Towels May 21 (2,500, Presented by Mercy)
- Limited Edition Collectible Posters (First 1,000 fans in attendance, Presented by Joplin Globe) Numerous Dates
- Squishy Balls on May 30 (First 1,000 Fans in attendance)
- Schedule Posters on May 31 (Presented by Missouri Department of Transportation)
- Koozies on July 11 (First 1,000 fans, Presented by Lakeland Office Systems, Inc.)
- Pennants on Aug 29 (First 2,500 fans, Presented by Mercy Hospital)
The Blasters will welcome two national touring acts to Joe Becker Stadium in 2015.
- Midget Wrestling World Title Bout June 13
- ZOOperstars! (www.zooperstars.com) Presented by Blue Buffalo July 18
Individual game promotions are a big part of the Blasters schedule, some of the scheduled nights include:
- Military Appreciation Night Benefitting Camp Corral on July 5
- Christmas in July on July 15
- Ronald McDonald House Night on July 29
- GLOW Big with the Blasters 5k presented by Big Brothers Big Sisters on August 1
- Movie Night at the Ballpark presented by Innovative Objects on August 15
- Fan Appreciation on August 30
In addition to individual game promotions, the Blasters are bringing Daily Promotions to the 2015 schedule. The Daily Promotions are:
SUNDAYS
- Sunday Family Fun Day
- Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12 and under welcome to run the bases after the game
MONDAYS
- Carl Junction Night (Fans with a valid Carl Junction, MO ID card will receive discounted ticket prices)
TUESDAYS
- $2 Tuesdays presented by Coors Light on specific menu items
- Neosho and Carthage Night (Fans with a valid Neosho, MO or Carthage, MO ID card will receive discounted ticket prices)
THURSDAYS
- $1 Beer Night Presented by Budweiser
FRIDAYS
- Fireworks Friday. The Best show in town every Friday the Blasters are at home.
SATURDAYS
- Souvenir Saturdays and traveling acts
- Fans will be treated to different giveaway items or nationally recognized traveling acts every Saturday night.
"This is our Inaugural season and we strive to be the premier entertainment option for families in this community," said Blasters General Manager Shawn Suarez. "We look forward to opening the gates to this community for a great summer of baseball."
May
May 21: Opening Night Rally Towels Presented by Mercy
May 22: Fireworks Friday Presented by Mercy
May 23: Souvenir Saturday Limited Edition Posters Presented by the Joplin Globe
May 24: Sunday Family Fun Day
May 29: Fireworks Friday
May 30: Souvenir Saturday Inaugural Season Squishy Balls
May 31: Sunday Family Fun Day with Giveaway Blasters Schedule Posters Presented by Missouri Department of Transportation
June
June 2: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
June 11: $1 Beer Thursdays Presented by Budweiser
June 12: Fireworks Friday Presented by Mercy
June 13: Midget World Wrestling Title Bout
June 14: Sunday Family Fun Day with Limited Edition Posters Presented by the Joplin Globe
June 15: Carl Junction Community Night
June 16: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
June 18: $1 Beer Thursday Presented by Budweiser
June 22: Carl Junction Community Night
June 23: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
July
July 3: Limited Edition Poster Giveaway Presented by the Joplin Globe
July 4: 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
July 5: Sunday Family Fun Day/Military Appreciation Night Presented by Camp Corral
July 10: Fireworks Friday
July 11: Souvenir Saturday Giveaway Koozies Presented by Lakeland Office Systems, Inc.
July 12: Sunday Family Fun Day Presented by CableOne
July 15: Christmas in July
July 16: $1 Beer Thursday Presented by Budweiser
July 17: Fireworks Friday Presented by Mercy
July 18: ZOOperstars! Presented by Blue Buffalo
July 29: Ronald McDonald House
July 30: $1 Beer Thursday Presented by Budweiser
July 31: Fireworks Friday
August
Aug 1: GLOW Big with the Blasters 5K Presented by Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Aug 2: Sunday Family Fun Day and Bark in the Park
Aug 3: Carl Junction Community Night
Aug 4: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
Aug 11: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
Aug 13: $1 Beer Thursday Presented by Budweiser
Aug 14: Fireworks Friday
Aug 15: Movie Night at the Ballpark Presented by Innovative Objects
Aug 16: Sunday Family Fun Day and Limited Edition Poster Giveaway Presented by the Joplin Globe
Aug 24: Carl Junction Community Night
Aug 25: Neosho/Carthage Nights and $2 Tuesdays Presented by Coors Light
Aug 27: $1 Beer Thursday Presented by Budweiser
Aug 28: Fireworks Friday
Aug 29: Souvenir Saturday Pennant Giveaway Presented by Mercy
Aug 30: Fan Appreciation and Limited Edition Poster Giveaway Presented by the Joplin Globe
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