IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Braves Homestand Highlights

June 20, 2013 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves return to Coolray Field for an eight-game homestand from Friday, June 21 through Friday, June 28. The G-Braves will host the Syracuse Chiefs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, from June 21-23 and the Buffalo Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, form June 25-28. Numerous promotions and giveaways highlight the homestand.

The four-game series with the Chiefs gets underway on Friday at 7:05 PM with "80's Night," sponsored by Gwinnett Medical Center. Go back in time and wear your favorite 80's ensemble to the ballpark, plus enjoy all the 80's hits you remember all night long. The G-Braves will wear special powder blue throwback jerseys, and each game-worn jersey will be available for auction during the game! Proceeds from the jersey auction will go to the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation.

Bring your running shoes to Coolray Field on Saturday morning for the "Tripp's Trot" 5K Race, starting at 8:00 AM. Proceeds from the race will benefit Tripp Halstead, the Barrow County child who suffered a brain injury when he was struck by a tree limb during Hurricane Sandy last October. Those interested in registering for the 5K can do so by visiting trippstrot.com. The benefit continues Saturday night at 7:05 PM for "Tripp Halstead Night." To purchase tickets for the fundraiser, visit gwinnettbraves.com/tripp and enter the special promo code TEAMBOOM. A special pre-game parade for all 5K participants will be held, as well as a live acoustic performance from country singer/songwriter Jordan Covington.

Also on Saturday night, the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Jason Heyward Bobblehead, courtesy of Georgia Power.

The finale against the Chiefs will be jam-packed with fun as the G-Braves take on the Chiefs in a doubleheader starting at 2:05 PM. Join in for "Family Day" featuring Pre-Game Catch on the Field from 1:00 to 1:15 PM prior to the first game and the Post-Game Kids Base Run (kids 12 and under) following game two. Also on Sunday, the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive the Drawstring Bag Giveaway, courtesy of Dave & Buster's.

Gwinnett will open their series with the Bisons on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:05 PM. Be one of the first 500 fans through the gates and receive a Fifth Anniversary Season Poster Giveaway. Poster No. 5 in the series features pitcher Cory Rasmus, who will be available for a pre-game autograph session from 5:05 to 5:20 PM.

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 G-Braves will finish the homestand on Friday at 7:05 PM with iPad cover giveaway presented by YP.com.

Here's a look at the homestand:

Friday, June 21, 7:05 PM

Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: Gwinnett Medical Center

National Anthem performed by: Elaine Wade

Features:

§ 80's Night - Take part in the festivities by coming out to Coolray Field and wearing an iconic 80's style.

§ Powder Blue Jersey Auction - Bid on your favorite player's game-worn throwback jersey to raise funds for the Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation.

Saturday, June 22, 7:05 PM

Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: Georgia Power

National Anthem performed by: Ashley Seals

Features:

§ Tripp's Trot 5K Race - To register for the race, visit trippstrot.com.

§ Tripp Halstead Night - To purchase tickets for the fundraiser benefitting Tripp Halstead, visit gwinnettbraves.com/tripp and enter the promo code TEAMBOOM.

§ Jordan Covington Pregame Performance - Country singer Jordan Covington will perform a special acoustic set on the Main Concourse prior to the game.

§ Jason Heyward Bobblehead Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Jason Heyward bobblehead from Georgia Power.

Sunday, June 23, 2:05 PM

Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: Dave & Buster's

National Anthem performed by: Juliana Cuarda

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.

§ Drawstring Bag Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Fifth Anniversary Logo Drawstring Bag from Dave & Buster's.

§ Doubleheader - The G-Braves and Chiefs will play a scheduled doubleheader with the first game beginning at 2:05 PM. Both games will last seven innings and will be separated by a brief break.

Tuesday, June 25, 6:05 PM

Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: Deenan Scott

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 pitcher Cory Rasmus, who will be autographing posters from 5:05-5:20 PM.

Wednesday, June 26, 6:05 PM

Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) 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 27, 6:05 PM

Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Features:

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

Friday, June 28, 7:05 PM

Buffalo Bisons (Toronto Blue Jays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsor: YP.com

National Anthem performed by: Paige Odell

Features:

§ iPad Cover Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive an iPad cover presented by YP.com.

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