
Flying Tigers Return Home Friday for 8-Game Homestand
Published on July 29, 2014 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release
Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home Friday, Aug. 1 for an eight-game homestand against the Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) August 1-4 and the Dunedin Blue Jays August 5-8. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visiting LakelandFlyingTigers.com. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5. Seniors 55 and over, children 14 and under and active military personnel receive a $1.00 discount. Day of game tickets are an additional $1 (excluding Monday's). Monday tickets are $1. Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10 (in advance). Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE.
Friday, August 1 vs. Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) @ 7:11 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
7-11 Friday's Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop
Bark in the Park Presented by Care Animal Clinic
Instead of leaving your loveable dog at home while you come to the game, bring them with you for our final "Bark in the Park" of the season. Fans can purchase a Pooch Pass for just $1 and their dog is welcome into the game. Care Animal Clinic will be on hand to greet your loveable dogs, and even give owners chances to win some great raffle prizes throughout the game.
Auburndale Chamber of Commerce Night
The Auburndale Chamber of Commerce presents their inaugural "Auburndale Chamber Night" in conjunction with the Lakeland Flying Tigers baseball game. Business members of the Chamber will be on hand during the game to enhance and market their business to the Flying Tigers fan base.
MetroPCS Family 4-Pack
Families can enjoy the MetroPCS Family 4-Pack on Friday nights. With a MetroPCS coupon you receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24! Vouchers are available at Lakeland Metro PCS locations.
Saturday, August 2 vs. Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
Kids Weekend/End of Summer Bash
- First 250 kids ages 14 and under will receive a free giveaway item. Items to include Detroit Tigers backpacks, coloring books, lunch bags, binders as well as Flying Tigers pencil sets. Items limited in quantity and available while supplies last.
- One lucky kid will be selected to throw out the first pitch.
- One lucky kid will be selected to bring the Flying Tigers line-up card to home plate.
- One lucky kid will be selected to be the PA Announcer for one inning while the Flying Tigers bat.
- One lucky kid will be selected to say "Play Ball" before the game.
- One lucky kid will be selected to bring the rosin bag to the pitcher's mound before the game.
- All kids will have the opportunity to run the bases following the game (weather permitting).
Social Media Night
The Flying Tigers will have special offers and promotions on Facebook and Twitter before and during the game.
Kids Club Night Sponsored by Cobb Theatre
Kids Club members receive free admission to each Saturday home game as well as a complimentary hot dog and soda. For more information regarding the Kids Club program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
Kids Club Autograph Session
Special exclusive pre-game autograph session for Kids Club members from 4:30 "" 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 3 vs. Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) @ 1:00 p.m. (Gates open at 12:00 p.m.)
Kids Day
- All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game.
- Kids can play catch on the field beginning at noon (weather permitting).
- Kids can also run the bases just like the Flying Tigers following the game (weather permitting).
- All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae, compliments of Dairy Queen "" North Lakeland.
Monday, August 4 vs. Ft. Myers Miracle (Twins) @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Final Dollar Monday of the Season
Dollar Mondays "" Fans pay only $1 for the items below:
- $1 tickets
- $1 hot dogs
- $1 small sodas
- $1 popcorn
- $1 peanuts
- $1 pretzels
Plant City Chamber of Commerce Night
The Plant City Chamber of Commerce presents their inaugural "Chamber Night" in conjunction with the Lakeland Flying Tigers baseball game. Business members of the Chamber will be on hand during the game to enhance and market their business to the Flying Tigers fan base.
Tuesday, August 5 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
The Ledger 2-1 Ticket Offer
Check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer compliments of The Ledger Media Group.
Baseball Bingo
Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to win prizes from the Flying Tigers.
National Night Out Sponsored by the Lakeland Police Department
The Flying Tigers have partnered with the Lakeland Police Department to help bring communities together and placing more awareness on crime prevention. There will be PSA's, promotions, first pitches, giveaways, trivia questions and much more throughout the game.
Silver Sluggers
Silver Sluggers members will receive free admission to the game as well as a complimentary soda. For more information on the Silver Sluggers program please contact the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075 or visit LakelandFlyingTigers.com.
Wednesday, August 6 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
All-You-Can-Eat Night Sponsored by Abuelo's
Wednesday is All-You-Can-Eat Night. Tickets are just $10 in advance ($11 day of game) and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, Little Caesars pizza, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from Abuelo's from 5:30-8:30 p.m. or while supplies last.
Thursday, August 7 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 6:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
2-1 Beer Night & Frozen Drinks Sponsored by Miller Lite
Fans can enjoy 2 for 1 draft beer & frozen drinks and $1 soda select Thursday home games. Alcohol sales will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at the conclusion of the 7th inning.
Friday, August 8 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:11 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
7-11 Friday's Presented by 7-11 Socrum Loop
Hall Communications Night
Hall Communications with the Big 4 radio stations here in Central Florida will be presenting their annual "Listener Appreciation Night." Fans can listen to any of the four stations throughout the week for chances to win free game tickets. Prior to the game 97 Country and Max 98.3 will be on hand for a Live remote outside the ballpark. The first 250 fans to stop by 97 Country and Max 98.3 will receive a free can coolie, and the first 100 fans to visit with WLKF and Mayhem will receive a free cup. During the game there will be some great prize giveaways including some great concert tickets.
MetroPCS Family 4-Pack
Families can enjoy the MetroPCS Family 4-Pack on Friday nights. With a MetroPCS coupon you receive 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24! Vouchers are available at Lakeland Metro PCS locations.
The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com or call (863) 686-8075.
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