Division Battle Comes Down to Chasers Final Homestand
August 29, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release
OMAHA, Neb. - The Storm Chasers quest for a third straight American Conference North Division title is not finished, and the race with the Memphis Redbirds will create a playoff type atmosphere at Werner Park for the final homestand of the season. Omaha welcomes the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, to town for the pivotal final series and these four games will include the last special performer in the Cowboy Monkey Rodeo as well as both Fan Appreciation Night and the first ever Military Appreciation Day!
Friday, August 30 (7:05pm)
The FINAL homestand of the regular season begins as the Storm Chasers "Pink Out the Park" with the Nebraska Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure and fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. Breast cancer survivors will be able to partake in a special pre-game parade/balloon release on the field, and a limited number of PINK shirts will be available for FREE pre-game. Also, if you have not done so already, visit www.omahastormchasers.com to sign up to be the American Family Insurance Family of the Game and you might be called as the winner of FREE tickets to the game, a first pitch, replica jersey and be the starter of the postgame FIREWORKS. Support Breast Cancer Awareness by wearing pink and end your evening with a BOOM courtesy of American Family Insurance Friday FIREWORKS! Brought to you by: American Family Insurance, KETV, The Mighty 1290 KOIL and The Reader
Saturday, August 31 (7:05 pm)
August in the Midwest means it's county and state fair time. While most fairs have rodeos that go with them, trust us when we say you have never and will never in your life see a rodeo like this one at Werner Park. Join YOUR Omaha Storm Chasers as we welcome Team Ghost Riders to the ballpark. Watch Tim Lepard emcee as his monkeys riding dogs entertain the crowd between innings. It's also our last jersey auction of the summer. Throughout the game, fans will have an opportunity to bid on Storm Chasers Saturday night Alternate Jerseys that have been worn over the last three seasons. After the conclusion of the 2013 Season, all winners will be able to claim their signed jersey from the players that wore them at the Omaha Storm Chasers Front Office. Plus, it's our final of four Kimberly Clark/Carpenter Paper Huggies Diaper Derbies! If your baby cannot walk but can really crawl, contact Ben at (402) 738-5106 for this exciting pre-game race opportunity. Finally, Huerter Orthodontics Lil' Chasers Club Members get an exclusive Soby Traveling Ranch Petting Zoo from 6-8pm. Head out to the ballpark for Cowboy Monkey Rodeo and stay to bid on the shirts off the players back! Brought to you by: Carpenter Paper, KXKT KAT 103.7, KFFF The Wolf 93.3 and Omaha Magazine
Sunday, September 1 (7:05pm)
Everyone knows that the Omaha Storm Chasers have the best fans in Minor League Baseball, so what better way to show our appreciation than to dedicate a night to all of you! This U.S. Bank Family FUNday and Huerter Orthodontics Lil' Chasers Club Day will take place on a special Sunday evening with gates opening at 5:45pm and first pitch at 7:05pm. Get here early because the first 2,000 fans receiving a 2013 team photo with 2014 schedule. It's also another Soby Traveling Ranch Petting Zoo and following the Express and Chasers game, kids get to run the bases with Stormy presented by Hardees. Sam's Club allows anyone who brings a canned food item the opportunity to get a free McDonald's berm ticket (items collected benefit The Open Door Mission). Finally, AT&T presents a "Fan Appreciation" FIREWORKS spectacular post kids run the bases. Chase the FUN to Werner Park, grab a US Bank team photo/2014 schedule, celebrate the end to another outstanding regular season, and stay to watch AT&T FIREWORKS from the field! Brought to you by: U.S. Bank, AT&T, Huerter Orthodontics, Sam's Club, Hardees and KGBI
Monday, September 2 (12:05pm)
It's the FINAL regular season game of the 2013 Season at Werner Park and we're celebrating by honoring our Nation's Military this Labor Day holiday. Come out to the ballpark on this B-E-A-U-tiful day for baseball as the first 1,000 fans will receive a Camouflaged Apron courtesy of US Bank. This first ever Military Appreciation day will also include: ANY Military personnel will get a free McDonald's Berm ticket by showing a valid Military ID, any Military member will also receive a 20% discount in the Storm Front Team Store on full-priced merchandise by presenting their Military ID, a special pre-game on the field swearing in ceremony, and local Military branches will be honored on the video board. Plus, it is 1/2 price burgers day presented by Omaha Steaks. Get here early for a Camo Apron, grab a 1/2 price Omaha Steaks burger and say thank you to the many men & women who make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Brought to you by: US Bank, Omaha Steaks and KFAB 1110 AM
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