SL1 Birmingham Barons

Deontay Wilder to Throw out First Pitch Saturday

Published on July 2, 2015 under Southern League (SL1)
Birmingham Barons News Release


WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder is scheduled to throw out the first pitch of Saturday's July 4 game between the Barons and Tennessee Smokies at Regions Field. The Tuscaloosa, Ala., native is set to take the field at approximately 5:40 p.m., with the game's official start time at 6 p.m.

The "Bronze Bomber" is 34-0 in his professional boxing career, most recently recording his 33rd knockout-win June 13 against Eric Molina at UAB's Bartow Arena in his first WBC World Heavyweight title defense. Coincidentally, just a few blocks down from Bartow Arena, Regions Field posted its sixth sellout of 2015 the same night as the sold-out fight.

OTHER NOTES OF INTEREST

- Tickets for Saturday's game are extremely limited. Only general admission seating remains for the July 4 contest.

- The Barons will wear special Stars & Stripes hats on Independence Day. Proceeds from hat sales in the Barons Sports Depot and game-worn hat auction will benefit Welcome Back Veterans - a program helping returning soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. All hat purchases will benefit the foundation.

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