MWL1 Lake County Captains

Early Independence Day Fireworks July 3 at Classic Park

June 30, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Lake County Captains News Release


The Captains will begin a three-game home stand tomorrow, July 1 against the Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays).

Tuesday is the second annual Salute to Canadian Baseball where the Captains will celebrate Canada's favourite pastime not played with a puck and stick, eh. The night coincides with Canada Day which celebrates the birthday of Canada. On July 1, 1867 Canada became a new federation with its own constitution by signing the Constitution Act - formerly known as the British North America Act.

On this date, fans who wear an Expos or Blue Jays cap will be admitted free to the game, because like all Canadians, we are welcoming of all individuals to Classic Park. Upon entering the stadium for their big night "ooot", fans will receive a Blue Jays and Expos baseball card depicting past players who donned the uniforms of these two iconic clubs. Throughout the game, the Captains will give away prizes from Canadian-based baseball clubs to fans who are holding lucky player cards.

In-game promotions will include trivia contests, a Maple Syrup Chugging contest and Canadian Tuxedo Denim Shirt toss. As an added bonus, the winner of the Captains Charities 50/50 Raffle Game that night will also take home an authentic Vancouver Canadians Road Jersey, which on-field host Grover! will don throughout the evening.

In addition to enjoying listening to both French and English-speaking public address announcers, fans who show their passports may purchase half-price LaBatt beverages and the Captains will also be offering Canadian Bacon-wrapped hot dogs.

Wednesday is the nationally-acclaimed Mark Emmert Fan Appreciation Night. Captains fans will spend the night as if they were college student-athletes, including receiving permission to move from their seat location designated by their ticket, subject to a one inning waiting period, if they desire a different view.

Prizes will be handed out during the game, including "one and done" player basketball cards and college sports video games, while others in attendance will receive copies of the publication "Undue Process - The NCAA's Injustice For All".

There may even be a Booster Handshake to fans who wear their "generic" college jersey that may or may not correspond to a famous athlete.

The homestand concludes as the Captains present a pre- Independence Day Fireworks extravaganza on Thursday with the fireworks set to a patriotic soundtrack.

Thursday is another Thirsty Thursday, presented by Labatt Blue and ESPN 850 WKNR and features a .25-cent Labatt Blue Happy Hour from 6 PM until game time at 7 PM, and half-price domestic draft beer and fountain soda specials until 9 PM.

As part of Thirsty Thursday, the Captains will also offer an all-you-can eat wing and pizza buffet outside the Corona Castaways Bar for only $13.

Come out and enjoy the Captains Three-Day Baseball Camp July 8, 10, and 11 with current Captains players at Classic Park! Every player that signs up gets an exclusive T-Shirt, Autographs with the players a free ticket to the Captains game on July 11! For more information please contact Nick Dobrinich at 440-975-8085 ext 110, email ndobrinich@captainsbaseball.com or click here for a printable order form with full details.

Take part in an exclusive pre-game, VIP Party for Cleveland Sports History Night on August 1 PLUS get a GUARANTEED JOBU BOBBLEHEAD presented by Sysco! The package is only $40 per person and is limited to the first 200. For more information, contact Neil Stein at 440-975-8085 ext. 115 or email nstein@captainsbaseball.com . Click here for full details.

The Lake County Captains offer great opportunities for local baseball teams! Check out our 2014 Field of Dreams packages where players get to take the field with the Lake County Captains and stand next to them during the National Anthem! Yo u also have a chance to visit the dugout pre-game, have a pizza party, and earn a first pitch ! For more information contact Nick Dobrinich at 440-975-8085 ext 110 or email ndobrinich@captainsbaseball.com . Click here for more information.

Eclectic Marketing is proud to announce that the following professional football players have committed to play in the inaugural Joe Haden & Friends Celebrity Softball Game that will take place at Classic Park in Eastlake, OH, the home of the Lake County Captains Professional Baseball Club, on Thursday, July 17.

Haden's teammates DB Buster Skrine, WR Travis Benjamin, LB Craig Robertson, CB and 2014 First Round Draft Pick (8th overall) Justin Gilbert and veteran WR Miles Austin will be in attendance.

The Cleveland teammates will be joined by special guests WR Torrey Smith and DB Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu, both of whom star for other professional football teams.

Other softball game participants will be announced on future dates.

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