IL1 Syracuse Mets

Chiefs Preview Upcoming Homestand

Published on June 6, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release


Syracuse, NY-After playing 14 of their last 18 games on the road, the Syracuse Chiefs will return to NBT Bank Stadium Thursday, June 6 for a 10-game, 11-day homestand featuring games against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (NY Yankees affiliate), Pawtucket Red Sox (Boston Red Sox affiliate), and Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers affiliate).

The homestand will get underway on Thursday, June 6 when the Chiefs and RailRiders meet at 7:00pm on Catholic Diocese Night. Fans can also purchase Reserved tickets to the game for $9 each (regular price $12) by showing their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card at the ticket office as part of Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card Night. Local peer based support group Stand Against Suicide is also having a fundraiser in conjunction with the game. A portion of all tickets sold online at ChiefsGroups.com using a password provided by Stand Against Suicide will benefit that organization. Visit StandAgainstSuicide.org for more information. Samples of Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing will be distributed as fans exit the ballpark and each sample will contain an entry form for a contest to win tickets to an upcoming Minor League Baseball game.

The Chiefs and RailRiders will wrap up their series on Friday, June 7 at 7:00pm. An Autograph Session will be held before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 6:15pm until 6:30pm. Friday will also be Coaches vs. Cancer Night to benefit the American Cancer Society. A portion of all tickets sold online at ChiefsGroups.com using a password provided by the American Cancer Society will benefit Coaches vs. Cancer. Contact Karly Grifasi at karly.grifasi@cancer.org or 315-433-5649 for more information. A Chiefs victory on Friday night will mean coupons for fans thanks to Chiefs Win, You Win presented by Pole Position Raceway. If the Chiefs defeat the RailRiders in Friday's game all fans in attendance will receive a coupon from Pole Position Raceway in Destiny USA. Samples of Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing will be distributed as fans exit the ballpark and each sample will contain an entry form for a contest to win tickets to an upcoming Minor League Baseball game.

The Pawtucket Red Sox will be in town for a four-game series beginning Saturday, June 8. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00pm, but the action on the field will get underway at 6:30pm with local Boy Scouts participating in a pre-game parade to kick-off Longhouse Council BSA Scout Night. There will also be an Autograph Session before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 6:15pm until 6:30pm. Samples of Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing will be distributed as fans exit the ballpark and each sample will contain an entry form for a contest to win tickets to an upcoming Minor League Baseball game.

The Girl Scouts will have their day at the ballpark the following day as Sunday, June 9 be Girl Scouts of the NYPENN Pathways Night when the Chiefs and Red Sox meet at 5:00pm. Girl Scouts in uniform will participate in a pre-game parade around the playing field beginning at 4:30pm. There will also be an Autograph Session before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 4:15pm until 4:30pm. Children ages 12 and younger can get free food at all Sunday home games by registering for the Chiefs' free kids club, the Knot Hole Gang. Parents can register their children online at SyracuseChiefs.com or at Stadium Guest Services on the concourse behind home plate. Knot Hole Gang Night means a free Hofmann hot dog, drink provided by Coca-Cola, and ice cream provided by Perry's for all members, plus free face painting on the concourse compliments of Funology 101 and the chance for kids to run the bases on the field after the game. Samples of Hidden Valley Ranch salad dressing will be distributed as fans exit the ballpark and each sample will contain an entry form for a contest to win tickets to an upcoming Minor League Baseball game.

Game three between the Chiefs and Paw Sox will take place Monday, June 10 at 7:00pm on Reymore Chevrolet Night. Fans can stop by Reymore Chevrolet in Central Square to pick up complimentary General Admission tickets to the game. Fans can also present a program from their place of worship or a civic organization to receive a complimentary General Admission ticket as part of The Promotion Formerly Known as Church Bulletin Night.

The four-game set will conclude with the Chiefs' annual Education Day on Tuesday, June 11. First pitch is scheduled for 10:30am as NBT Bank Stadium will be the site of a field trip for local students. Complimentary tickets are still available to teachers and administrators who would like to bring their students. Contact Katie Berger at 315-474-7833 or kberger@syracusechiefs.com for more information. Tuesday will also be Dollar Day with several concession items as well as General Admission tickets prices at $1.00 each.

After an off day Wednesday, the Toledo Mud Hens will arrive in Syracuse on Thursday, June 13 for the first game of a four-game series. Fans are invited to check out child health and safety displays on the concourse during the game in conjunction with Safe Kids Upstate NY Night presented by United Healthcare Community Plan. Fans can also purchase Reserved tickets to the game for $9 each (regular price $12) by showing their Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card at the ticket office as part of Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card Night. Couples can purchase a special Date Night ticket package for the game that includes two Field Box tickets and a $25 gift card (a $53 value) for only $45.

Friday, June 14 will be the first Chiefs Stockholders Night of the year. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00pm and complimentary Reserved tickets have been mailed to all Chiefs stockholders and a reception for stockholders will be held on the first base patio during the game. Admission to the reception is only $10 per stockholder. There will also be an Autograph Session before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 6:15pm until 6:30pm. A Chiefs victory will mean coupons for fans thanks to Chiefs Win, You Win presented by Pole Position Raceway. If the Chiefs defeat the Mud Hens next Friday all fans in attendance will receive a coupon from Pole Position Raceway in Destiny USA. Next Friday's game will also feature the first ever Miss Chiefsville Pageant as Miss Syracuse Nina Davuluri will be in attendance to sign autographs and help judge the pageant.

A spectacular Fireworks Show will follow the 7:00pm game on Saturday, June 15. Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes the opportunity to watch the post-game display from the best seats in the house - THE PLAYING FIELD. The package includes seven (7) vouchers redeemable in any quantity for Field Box tickets to any Chiefs home game featuring post-game fireworks this season. The cost of the package is only $155 and can be purchased by calling the ticket office at 315-474-7833. There will also be an Autograph Session before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 6:15pm until 6:30pm. Also, to celebrate Worldwide Day of Giving, a baseball equipment drive will be held at the game to collect new and gently used baseball equipment to benefit the Limbe' Baseball Academy in Cameroon, an organization supported by the International Baseball Federation. In addition, the first 500 fans through the stadium gates will receive a coupon from the New York Lottery and lottery tickets will be sold on the concourse during the game for New York Lottery Night.

The homestand will conclude with a 2:00pm contest on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16. Fans are invited to enjoy a pre-game All-You-Can-Eat picnic from 11:30am until 1:30pm. Admission to the picnic is only $19 per person ($9 for children 5 & younger), which includes a Field Box or Reserved game ticket. Fans that already hold tickets to the game can purchase admission to the picnic only for $10. There will also be an Autograph Session before the game with a Chiefs player scheduled to sign free autographs for fans in Whistlestop Souvenirs from 1:15pm until 1:30pm. Children ages 12 and younger can get free food at all Sunday home games by registering for the Chiefs' free kids club, the Knot Hole Gang. Parents can register their children online at SyracuseChiefs.com or at Stadium Guest Services on the concourse behind home plate. Knot Hole Gang Day includes a free Hofmann hot dog, drink provided by Coca-Cola, and ice cream provided by Perry's for all members, plus free face painting on the concourse compliments of Funology 101. Kids and their dads will be allowed to run the bases on the field after the game in celebration of Father's Day.

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