FSL1 Lakeland Flying Tigers

Flying Tigers Return Home Tomorrow for Seven-Game Homestand with Blues, Brews

Published on June 16, 2010 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Lakeland Flying Tigers News Release


Lakeland, FL - The Lakeland Flying Tigers return home for a seven-game homestand beginning Thursday, June 17 at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland will host the Brevard County Manatees June 17-19 and the Daytona Cubs June 21-23. Tickets for all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat tickets are $10. Parking is FREE.

Thursday, June 17 Doubleheader vs. Brevard County Manatees @ 5:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)

The Flying Tigers will play two 7-inning games vs. the Brevard County Manatees beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Blues, Brews and BBQ

Area Polk County restaurants will serve up delicious food samples from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. or while supplies last. Budweiser will be providing beer samples of Shocktop and Gordon Biersch Hefeweizen and there will be live blues music from Roy Powers. $1 beer and soda will be available beginning at 4:30 pm until the end of the 5th inning of the second game.

Tickets to the Blues, Brews and BBQ are only $10 and includes free food samples, free beer samples, live music and a ticket to both Flying Tigers games that day. Parking is free. Proceeds

from the event will benefit the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association. Confirmed restaurants include Texas Cattle Company, Hooters, Outback Steakhouse, Terrace Grille (Terrace Hotel), Angelino, I-Hop and Bob Evans.

Friday, June 18 vs. Brevard County Manatees @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

Island Themed Floppy Hat Giveaway

The first 750 paid adults ages 15 and over will receive a free Island Themed Floppy Hat. Fans can enjoy our Island/Beach theme throughout the game.

Royal Rangers Night

Special group ticket and food packages for the Royal Rangers and their families.

Higher Education Convention

Representatives from seven Florida schools will be at the stadium promoting their advanced degree programs. Schools expected to participate include Warner University, Keiser University, Webster University, University of Phoenix, Rasmussen College, Nova Southeastern University and Walden University.

Saturday, June 19 vs. Brevard County Mantees @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:30 p.m.)

Fireworks Extravaganza

Fans can enjoy a spectacular fireworks show following the game. This will be the final Saturday night fireworks show of the season.

Faith Night featuring the Battle of the Bands

Bring your church, youth groups, friends and families to celebrate faith and be part of the fun and excitement at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Polk County BoCC Employee Night

All Polk County BoCC employees and their families receive a special discounted ticket price.

Mental Health Matters Night

Vendors in the stadium concourse will be distributing information and raising awareness for mental health diseases.

Monday, June 21 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

Monday is $1 hot dog night. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs all night. Also, check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer.

Tuesday, June 22 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)

Baseball Wingo Sponsored by Natalie's Sports Bar & Grill

Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to wings from Natalie's Sports Bar & Grill and prizes from the Flying Tigers.

Silver Sluggers

Flying Tigers Silver Sluggers Tuesday presented by Humana. 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.

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Tickets

KRAFT Singles Tuesday Tickets. Fans receive a special buy one, get one free ticket offer by bringing a KRAFT Singles package wrapper to the ticket office.

Wednesday, June 23 vs. Daytona Cubs @ 10:30 a.m. (Gates open at 9:30 a.m.)

Parks & Recreation Day

Summer camps from all across Polk County will be attending the game.

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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