IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Bring Your Dog To a Braves Game on Thursday, August 2

Published on July 31, 2007 under International League (IL1)
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For this game, you can bring man's best friend to a Braves game. Simply purchase a general admission ticket and come down to the "Doggie Sections" in 119 and 120.

Dogs can compete for prizes in the following categories: cutest dog, best dressed, and most looks like its owner. Dogs and their owners can participate in a pre-game doggie parade.

Name the Richmond Braves pitcher who made his major leage debut against the New York Yankees in 2005? Hint: He held them scoreless his first 3.0 innings and did not allow a run in his first 3 major league appearances.

A. Kyle Davies B. Lance Cormier C. Kevin Barry D. Trey Hodges

Answer: C

Braves and Massey Fight Against Cancer

The Braves and VCU Massey Cancer Center will "Paint the Park Purple" on Sunday, August 5. If you have survived cancer or know someone that has been affected by cancer you are invited to participate on our pre-game parade. Their will also be an in-game silent auction with 100% of the money collected going to VCU Massey Cancer Center. Items available to bid on include autographed memorabilia by R Braves and Atlanta Braves players. The Braves will also be wearing specially made purple jerseys that will be autographed and put up for auction on www.rbraves.com/auction.

Escobar Proving He Belongs

When Braves manager Bobby Cox was heaping daily praise in Yunel Escobar's direction during the early days of Spring Training, there was reason to wonder if he was staging a marketing campaign that would only heighten Escobar's trade value.

But during his first two months in the Majors, Escobar has proven the hype was well-deserved and that he's a talent far too valuable to tradeWhen Braves manager Bobby Cox was heaping daily praise in Yunel Escobar's direction during the early days of Spring Training, there was reason to wonder if he was staging a marketing campaign that would only heighten Escobar's trade value.

$2 Burgers

08/01/2007 6:00 PM

Double Header - Game One begins at 6:00. Fans can enjoy $2 burgers all evening.

Genworth Financial Hat Giveaway

08/03/2007 7:00 PM

The first 3000 fans will receive a Braves red replica cap courtesy of Genworth Financial.

Aramark Jersey Bottle Koozie Night

08/04/2007 7:00 PM

Aramark Jersey Bottle Koozie Night at The Diamond - The Richmond Braves and Aramark will give away R-Braves' Jersey Koozies to the first 2,500 fans through the gates

Flip Drum Giveaway; Duke's Family Night

08/11/2007 7:00 PM

The first 2500 fans will receive a Mexican Flip Drum courtesy of Moe's. Be sure to arrive early and watch our celebrity burrito rolling contest on the main concourse. The winning "roller" will have $1000 donated to a charity of thier choice. Fans can present either a Duke's label or a Kroger's receipt with a Duke's product circled on the receipt will get one free GA ticket.

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