Fill the Frans on Opening Night
April 5, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
Hickory, NC - The Crawdads would like to invite fans out to LP Frans Stadium for Opening Night on Thursday, April 12th against the West Virginia Power. As part of the celebration of the new season, fans are encouraged to be a part of the first ever Fill the Frans Night. If 4,000 fans come out to the park on Opening Night and Fill the Frans, all fans in attendance will receive a free ticket to come back to another 'Dads game in 2018.
The game will begin at 7pm, with gates opening at 6pm. Opening Night will include the traditional baseball Opening Day ceremonies including player introductions on the foul lines and bunting around the stadium. The 'Dads three South Atlantic League championship trophies will be on display pre-game for fans to take pictures with.
The National Anthem will be performed by Woodlawn Baptist Quartet and newly elected Hickory Mayor Hank Guess will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The Crawdads will also be giving away 2018 magnet schedules to fans as they exit the ballpark courtesy of Absolute Tree Care and WHKY Radio.
The Opening Series will continue throughout the weekend. Friday will feature the first fireworks show of the season. On Saturday the Crawdads will celebrate their affiliate and new owners with Texas Rangers Night. There will also be a poster schedule giveaway presented by Baker Tire Center, Dan'l Boone Inn, Lake Hickory Vet, Hickory Printing Solutions, and Big Dawg 92.1. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with Jackie Robinson Day and Fun in the Sunday.
The homestand continues through Wednesday against the Lexington Legends. Tickets for the Opening Homestand and all 70 home games are on sale now. For more information or to book a group outing please call the 'Dads front office at (828) 322-3000 or visit hickorycrawdads.com.
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- West Virginia Power Game Notes (April 5, 2018) - Charleston Dirty Birds
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