Dash to Host Hometown Heroes USA on June 15

Published on June 1, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Winston-Salem Dash News Release

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - The Winston-Salem Dash and Salem One are teaming up for a Hometown Heroes USA Night at BB&T Ballpark on Friday, June 15, to honor service members and first responders during Winston-Salem's contest against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Active and retired members of the armed forces, as well as police, fire and emergency response personnel, will receive a special $5 ticket offer, which will include a seat to the game, a hot dog and Pepsi product. Also, service members and first responders will be able to bring in one guest for $5, and a spectacular fireworks display will follow the game.

"All those that do or have served this great country do more than we can ever truly appreciate," said Salem One president Phil Kelley. "It is with tremendous excitement that I share Salem One's partnership with the Winston-Salem Dash in hosting this event."

The deadline to purchase is Friday, June 8, and additional tickets can be purchased for $15, which also includes hot dog and beverage option. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (336) 714-6888 or email benjamin.kendrew@wsdash.com.

Winston-Salem currently boasts one of the most talented teams in Minor League Baseball. Five of the White Sox top 30 prospects per MLB Pipeline are on the Dash's active roster: right-hander Dylan Cease (fifth), outfielder Blake Rutherford (seventh), outfielder Micker Adolfo (10th), infielder Gavin Sheets (11th) and outfielder Luis Basabe (13th).

The Winston-Salem Dash are the Class A-Advanced minor league affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. To purchase tickets and for more information, please call (336) 714-2287 or visit www.wsdash.com.

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