IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

G-Braves Homestand Highlights, July 6 - 11

Published on July 2, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Item of the Homestand - The Gwinnett Braves Commemorative Coin set is the item of the homestand in the team store at Coolray Field. The coins will be sold for $15, normally priced at $25.

Tuesday, July 6 - Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles ) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* 12Stone Tuesday Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome Rainbow Village. Rainbow Village works to break the cycles of homelessness, poverty and domestic violence in the Duluth, Gwinnett, and north Metro-Atlanta areas.

* KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets - The G-Braves and KRAFT Singles have teamed up to offer fans a steal of a deal on Tuesdays! Bring your package wrapper to Coolray Field, Buy 1 Ticket and Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles! Offer applies to Adult Baseline Box and Adult General Admission-Lawn seating. Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Offer is subject to availability

Wednesday, July 7 - Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

* MLB Network - Wednesday's game will be broadcast nationally on MLB Network. The broadcast will be a simulcast of the local CSS telecast, including G-Braves TV announcers Brian Jordan and Mike Morgan.

* Daycare and Summer Camp Day - The only weekday day game on the 2010 schedule allows special group rates for Daycares and Summer Camps.

Thursday, July 8 - Charlotte Knights (Chicago White Sox) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* $3 Thursdays - Every Thursday game fans can purchase $3 sandwiches, snacks, beers and soft drinks the stand behind section 116 at Coolray Field.

* Suwanee City Spotlight Night - The Gwinnett Braves will host City Spotlight Nights on each remaining Thursday home game. Residents, businesses and organizations in Suwanee will receive special opportunities and ticket offers for this evening.

Friday, July 9 - Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* The San Diego Chicken Presented by Chick-fil-A - The hardest working chicken in sports and entertainment returns to Coolray Field! When the Famous Chicken comes flapping to Coolray Field he will perform his legendary head-turning, comedic, show stopping skits throughout the game. A selection of in-game skits will also feature the Chick-fil-A cows and one lucky Chick-fil-A customer. Following the game, the San Diego Chicken will sign autographs for fans and Chick-fil-A will pass out Mini-Moos as fans enter the gates.

* Fritos Family Friday - Make Friday nights family night with FRITOS corn chips and America's pastime. Come be a part of FRITOS Family Fridays by attending the first Friday home games in June, July and August. Fans will be randomly selected to take part in special ballpark experiences like throwing out the first pitch. Plus, a bag of FRITOS corn chips will get you 10% off select Gwinnett Braves merchandise in the team store (valid only on FRITOS Family Friday games, restrictions apply).

* Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Foster Children's Foundation will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Foster Children's Foundation and the Braves Foundation.

Saturday, July 10 - Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* Visor Giveaway Presented by Gas South - The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a Gwinnett Braves courtesy of Gas South.

* Pete Van Wieren Appearance - Legendary Braves broadcaster Pete Van Wieren will sign copies of his book, Of Mikes and Men: A Lifetime of Braves Baseball, in the Coolray Field Team Store. He will also throw out the game's ceremonial first pitch.

* Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Gwinnett Ballet Theater will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Gwinnett Ballet Theater and the Braves Foundation.

Sunday, July 11 - Charlotte Knights vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

* Dave and Busters - Sunday's game is presented by Dave and Busters of Lawrenceville and Duluth.

* 10th Man of the Game - Head directors of the Southeast Regional Office of Operation Christmas Child, Jamie Hardenbrook and Phil Barks, will be honored in a pregame ceremony.

* Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game.

* Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

* Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from St. Matthew's Church will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to St. Matthew's Church and the Braves Foundation.

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. All Gwinnett Braves 2010 ticket packages and individual tickets are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Coolray Field Box Office and by calling (678) 277-0340. Follow the G-Braves at gwinnettbraves.com, facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1, and twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1.

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