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Blue Wahoos Homestand Highlights May 5th-9th

Published on May 4, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


PENSACOLA, Fla., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos will play six games against the Tennessee Smokies on May 5th through the 9th at Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. This homestand includes fireworks, a giveaway, fun theme nights and the first Thirsty Thursday of the year!

Support the Troops: During the month of May, the Blue Wahoos and Whataburger are teaming up to collect donations for USA Northwest Florida. The USO will deliver the items directly to the tropps currently serving the United States. Fans who donate during the drive will receive a coupon for a free Whataburger. This week fans can drop off individually wrapped salty and sweet snacks such as pretzels, cookies, peanut butter crackers, etc. Bottled water will be accepted all month long.

What's Cookin': Tennessee visits Pensacola for the first and only time this season. In honor of that Chef Travis Wilson has prepared the BBQ Brisket Sandwich as our Homestand Special. Slow-Smoked and seasoned to perfection, this sandwich will surely make any barbeque fans' appetite swing for the fences to try this home run of a special. It will be served topped with Cheddar Cheese and fried Jalapeno slices smothered in BBQ sauce with coleslaw for $10 at the Port Side Grille.

Featured Merch: Look just like your favorite Blue Wahoos player with the new replica jerseys available at the Bait & Tackle Team Store! Don't forget to ask about getting your jersey personalized with your favorite players name and number or even your own name! Available in both adult and youth sizes!

Tuesday, May 5th vs. Tennessee Smokies

First pitch at 6:35 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo - Come join our fiesta at the Bayfront! We will be having a pepper eating contest and fun salsa music all night long!

Perdido Key Night - To kick the night off, Grammy nominated artist and Perdido Key local Rhonda Hart will be sing the National Anthem. Following the opening anthem, a local Wounded Warrior Project Representative will throw out the first pitch. The Perdido Bay Tribe will be at the game with their mobile museum for all to enjoy. They will also have arts and crafts demonstrations. Before the game, the Escambia County High School Pep Band will play for fan.

Fat Tuesday - This week's Fat Tuesday promotion is SOLD OUT!

Wednesday, May 6th vs. Tennessee Smokies (Doubleheader)

First pitch at 5:35 p.m., Gates open at 4:30 p.m.

Anchorman Night 2: The Legend Continues - Stay classy, Pensacola! WEAR, Cat Country 98.7 and NewsRadio1620 personalities will fight for this year's Copa de Mustacho while competing in our zany onfield activities including the Jazz Flute Cam!

Thursday, May 7th vs. Tennessee Smokies

First pitch at 6:35 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday - Head down to Seville Quarter, park for free, enjoy drink specials and $5 appetizers before the game. Ride the free Wahoo Choo Choo tram to Pensacola Bayfront Stadium. Once at the park, continue to enjoy drink specials in the park.

Wahoo Waddle - Enjoy drink specials throughout the park for the first seven innings of the game. Pick-up the schedule from Fan Assistance.

Navarre Night - Community Nights are our way of recognizing the local communities who support the Blue Wahoos, so come out and help us appreciate those who help make us the best experience in minor league baseball.

Friday, May 8th vs. Tennessee Smokies

First pitch at 6:35 p.m., Gates open at 3:00 p.m.

FANtastic Friday - The first 2,000 fans with a ticket will be able to receive a Blue Wahoos drawstring bag provided by Copy Product. Limit one per person.

Saturday, May 9th vs. Tennessee Smokies

First pitch at 6:35 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Fireworks Saturday - The best fireworks show on the Gulf Coast will be after game and is presented by Navy Federal.

Girl Scout Night - On Girl Scout Night, troops who participate will be in an on-field parade before the game, receive a special patch and will spend the night on the field!

The Blue Wahoos take on the Tennessee Smokies May 5th-9th. Come experience the first Wahoo Waddle of the year on May 7th! You can follow the team at BlueWahoos.com, facebook.com/PensacolaBlueWahoos and twitter.com/BlueWahoosBBall.




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