IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Homestand Highlights for June 4-11

Published on May 30, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves return to Coolray Field for an eight-game homestand from Tuesday, June 4 through Tuesday, June 11. The G-Braves will host the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, from June 4-7 and the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, from June 8-11. Numerous giveaways and promotions highlight the homestand.

The four-game series against Rochester kicks off on Tuesday with a 6:05 PM game. Be one of the first 500 fans through the gates and receive a Fifth Anniversary Season Poster Giveaway. Poster No. 4 in the series features outfielder Joey Terdoslavich, who will be available for a pre-game autograph session from 5:05 to 5:20 PM. It's also a "Team Tuesday," where all kids (ages 12 and under) wearing their Youth Athletics jerseys will receive a free ticket with the purchase of an Adult ticket (limit one ticket per adult).

The series continues with another 6:05 PM game on "Winning Wednesday." Follow along with the action during Baseball Bingo for your chance to win great prizes! Thursday's 6:05 PM game is another "$3 Thursday" featuring $3 food and drink specials and $3 Lawn Seats. The series concludes with a bang on Friday, as WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta sponsors Post-Game Fireworks following the 7:05 PM game.

The G-Braves will open up their series against the Columbus Clippers on Saturday night at 7:05 PM. The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Fifth Anniversary Logo Baseball Bank sponsored by Delta Community Credit Union. Join the fun on Sunday at 2:05 PM for "Family Day," featuring Pre-Game Catch on the Field from 1:00 to 1:15 PM and the Post-Game Kids Base Run (kids 12 and under) after the game.

Sunday will also include "Touch-a-Truck" as part of Public Safety Day. Fans of all ages will be able to get up close with their favorite Public Safety vehicles, including police cars, fire trucks and more! The G-Braves will also be honoring officer Rolando Jimenez, a Lanier High School Resource Officer that was struck by a car while directing traffic last February. Officer Jimenez will throw out the game's first pitch.

Monday night is "Kids Eat Free Night," where all kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips and small soda. The homestand concludes on Tuesday afternoon at 12:05 PM on "Day Care Day." Prepare for a fun day in the sun with squirt guns, inflatable attractions and much more as Coolray Field welcomes summer camps from the area.

Here's a look at the homestand:

Tuesday, June 4, 6:05 PM

Rochester Red Wings (Minnesota Twins) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: North Metro First Baptist Church

Features:

§ Team Tuesday - All kids (ages 12 and under) wearing their Youth Athletics jerseys will receive a free ticket with the purchase of an Adult ticket (limit one ticket per adult).

§ Poster Giveaway - The first 500 fans will receive a poster of outfielder Joey Terdoslavich, who will be autographing posters from 5:05-5:20 PM.

Wednesday, June 5, 6:05 PM

Rochester Red Wings (Minnesota Twins) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Features:

§ Winning Wednesday - Play along with Baseball Bingo for a chance to win great prizes! A fully cleared card will get you something extra special from the Gwinnett Braves. If a G-Braves player hits a grand slam in the fifth inning, one lucky fan will win $5,000!

Thursday, June 6, 6:05 PM

Rochester Red Wings (Minnesota Twins) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Features:

§ $3 Thursday - Enjoy $3 food and beverage specials all game long! All Lawn Seats are also just $3.

Friday, June 7, 7:05 PM

Rochester Red Wings (Minnesota Twins) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: Setana Nutter

Features:

§ Fireworks - A Post-Game Fireworks display, sponsored by WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta, follows the game!

Saturday, June 8, 7:05 PM

Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: Delta Community Credit Union

National Anthem performed by: Northlake Children's Chorus

Features:

§ Fifth Anniversary Bank Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Fifth Anniversary Logo Baseball Bank from Delta Community Credit Union.

Sunday, June 9, 2:05 PM

Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: Macy's

National Anthem performed by: Macy's

Features:

§ Pre-Game Catch in the Outfield - To kick off every Family Day, bring your ball and glove to Coolray Field for a pre-game catch in the outfield! The 20-minute catch starts shortly after the gates open.

§ Post-Game Kids Base Run - Bring the youngsters down and let them loose on the Coolray Field base paths after the game. Children must be 12 and under to participate.

§ "Touch-A-Truck" / Public Safety Day - Get up close with police cars, fire trucks and other Public Safety vehicles outside Coolray Field!

§ Officer Jimenez First Pitch - The G-Braves will honor Lanier High School Resource Officer Rolando Jimenez.

Monday, June 10, 6:05 PM

Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: Chi Christine

Features:

§ Kids Eat Free Night - All kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips and small soda.

Tuesday, June 11, 12:05 PM

Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Features:

§ Day Care Day - Day care groups from around the area will join the G-Braves for a special 12:05 PM game.

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