Fresno Grizzlies End July with 7-Game Homestand
July 23, 2018 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Fresno Grizzlies News Release
FRESNO, Calif. - The 10th Fresno Grizzlies homestand of the 2018 season is scheduled for July 24 through July 30 with seven games against the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) and Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals). Tickets beginning as low as $10 may be purchased at the Chukchansi Park box office, or anytime at FresnoGrizzlies.com. Fresno currently leads the PCL's Pacific Northern Division by 7.0 games, aiming for their second division title and playoff appearance in four seasons.
Here is a preview of the week's promotional schedule:
Tuesday, July 24 (7:05 p.m.) - Toyota Taco Tuesday: The Grizzlies' alter-ego, the Fresno Tacos, take the field! In addition to 2-for-1 (buy one, get one) field box and club tickets, fans will be able to enjoy $2 tacos from Taco Truck Throwdown-approved trucks and "Oppo Taco" on the right field concourse at Chukchansi Park, $2 sodas and $2 churros (specials good through the fifth inning).
Dos Equis | Dos Tacos: Purchase a 24-oz Dos Equis can and receive a voucher for two FREE tacos from one of the trucks.
Wednesday, July 25 (7:05 p.m.) - Wear The Bear Wednesday: Stock-up on fresh Fresno Grizzlies and Fresno Tacos gear; new-for-2018 merchandise is available. Fans will enjoy an automatic 25% off their in-game purchase in the Fresno Grizzlies Team Store on Wednesday home dates in 2018.
Thursday, July 26 (7:05 p.m.) - Throwback Thursday/Fresno Raisin Eaters Jerseys: The Grizzlies will take the field in tribute jerseys to the 1906 Fresno Raisin Eaters, Fresno's first club in the Pacific Coast League! The game-worn jerseys will be available to bid on following the season in an online auction, with the winners receiving their jersey autographed by the player. Thursday Happy Hour Special: The best food deal in Triple-A is back for 2018! At every Thursday home game from gates open (6:05 p.m.) to first pitch, fans can order a burger, fries and a 12-ounce beer or soda for just FIVE DOLLARS.
Friday, July 27 (7:05 p.m.) - Grateful Dead Night: Deadheads rejoice! But fans of all musical tastes should break out their tie-dye on this night, to match the players, who will be wearing special Grateful Dead tribute jerseys and caps for the game (see attached image). Fans will be able to bid on the game-worn jerseys until the fifth inning in a silent auction on the concourse, with the winners receiving their autographed jersey directly from the player on the field after the game. Proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the Central California Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Grateful Dead Night replica jerseys, on-field caps and other Grizzlies-Grateful Dead merchandise will be available in the Fresno Grizzlies Team Store (see attached image).
Post-Game fireworks and concert: Grateful Dead tribute band "Touch of Gravy" will perform following Friday Night Fireworks, presented by Fresno Madera Farm Credit.
Farmer's Market: On the concourse pre-game and during the game, presented by GAR Tootelian.
Saturday, July 28 (7:05 p.m.) - Alex Bregman bobblehead giveaway presented by Valley First Federal Credit Union (first 1,500 fans): Word on the street is, four of the last eight World Series Champions were #FarmGrown in Fresno, and no current big leaguer who suited up for the Grizzlies is playing better than Alex Bregman at the moment. Bregman, who ripped the game-winning hit in the epic World Series Game 5 last October has been immortalized with his own Fresno Grizzlies bobblehead (see attached images), on the heels of homering in the All-Star Game and being named MVP. Bregman finished his minor league career in July of 2016 before making his MLB debut with the Astros. Secure your tickets now and arrive early for this rare, one-of-a-kind collectible.
BUSH'S Beans Canned Food Drive: Team up against hunger with BUSH'S© - the Official Beans of Minor League Baseball™! Bring a canned food donation upon entrance to Chukchansi Park on Saturday, July 28 and you'll receive a hot dog and soda voucher as thanks for supporting the Grizzlies and giving back to Fresno.
Sunday, July 29 (5:05 p.m.) - Save Mart Sunday: Fans should bring their Save Mart receipt or show the Save Mart app at the ticket office to receive $5 off each ticket in their purchase (limit eight tickets). A pre-game autograph session will feature two Grizzlies players, and Kids Run the Bases post-game. Pre-game catch on the field for families will begin shortly after general public gates open (4 p.m.), lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Monday, July 30 (7:05 p.m.) - Monday Madness presented by The Fresno Bee: The best ticket deal in Minor League Baseball is back! Fans can take advantage of two Reserved tickets, two hot dogs, two sodas, two Fresno Chaffee Zoo vouchers and two Pieology pizza or salad vouchers, all for just $25!
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