IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

G-Braves Homestand Highlights

Published on May 13, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Friday, May 14 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m. - Tim Gustafson vs. Joe Savery

* Allgood Pest Solutions Jersey Auction - Fans can bid to win the specialty jerseys from that night's game right off the players' backs! Winners will collect their jersey from their respective player following the game. All proceeds will benefit the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer.

* Fireworks Extravaganza - A choreographed fireworks show will follow the game.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer and the Braves Foundation.

* Red, White and Blue Night - A patriotic salute to local military and first responders. The team will have first responder vehicles on display on the main plaza and the Gwinnett County Police Honor Guard will be the evening's Color Guard.

Saturday, May 15 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m. - Chris Resop vs. Drew Carpenter

* Tommy Hanson Bobblehead Giveaway Presented by Gwinnett Medical Center - The first 4,000 fans in attendance will receive a Tommy Hanson bobblehead courtesy of Gwinnett Medical Center.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Gwinnett Medical Center 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 Gwinnett Medical Center Foundation and the Braves Foundation.

* 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.

Sunday, May 16 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m. - James Parr vs. Brian Mazone

* 10th Man of the Game - Morgan Coffey will be honored as the game's 10th Man. Morgan is one of ten young women selected as a Girl Scouts of the USA's National Young Women of Distinction.

* 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 for Tennessee - 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. Sunday's proceeds will benefit the Nashville Sounds flood efforts. The Nashville Sounds are the Triple-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.

* 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Nashville Sounds flood efforts and the Braves Foundation.

Monday, May 17 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m. - Todd Redmond vs. Ryan Vogelsong

* Item of the Homestand - The Gwinnett Braves red, home logo hat is the item of the homestand in the team store at Coolray Field. The hat will be sold for $10, normally priced at $20.

Tuesday, May 18 - Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* 12Stone Tuesday Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome the Foster Children's Foundation (FCF). FCF combines the efforts of public, business and the private sector to identify and bridge the gap between available resources and the economic, environmental, educational and emotional needs of foster children.

* 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, May 19 - Columbus Clippers vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* Webkinz Giveaway - The first 1,000 kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a Webkinz monkey. The loveable plush pets come alive online in Webkinz World with a unique Secret Code.

Thursday, May 20 - Columbus Clippers vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey - Whiplash the Cowboy monkey is an international star and a true cowboy monkey known for riding a Border Collie at rodeos across the United States. He is an 18 year old Capuchin Monkey and one of the biggest little monkeys in the world. His riding ability is unmatched and his herding skills unchallenged. CLICK HERE to see the Cowboy in action!

* Country Night - Howdy, partner! Have a hankering for a fun night out? Fans can mosey on out to Coolray Field for a rootin' tootin' good time! Yee-haw!

* Heineken Concert Series - Void Where Prohibited will perform from 6:00 - 6:40 p.m. in the Bullpen Terrace.

Friday, May 21 - Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

* Birdzerk! Performance - BirdZerk! is an entertainment whirlybird with more tricks up his feathers than Houdini. Spontaneous, outrageous, cool and capricious, he plays to the crowd with comedic routines honed through hundreds of appearances at ballparks and arenas around the world.

* Coolray Field Campout - The Gwinnett Braves will host the first ever campout at Coolray Field. At the conclusion of the game, 150 fans may enjoy a true family experience as the Gwinnett Braves open the field gates to allow campers to watch a movie on the video board and spend a night under the stars on the Coolray Field playing surface. Fans interested in attending should call (678) 277-0340. Space is limited.

* 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.

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. All Gwinnett Braves 2010 tickets 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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