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Gwinnett Braves Homestand Highlights: August 26-30

Published on August 22, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves return to Coolray Field for the final homestand of the 2013 season on Monday, August 26. The five-game homestand includes a two-game series with the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, from August 26-27 and a three-game series with the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, from August 28-30. The last opportunity to enjoy baseball at Coolray Field in 2013 will feature a bevy of giveaways and promotions.

Gwinnett will open their series with Norfolk on Monday, August 26 at 6:05 PM. Monday is "Kids Eat Free Night," where all kids (ages 12 and under) will receive a voucher good for a free hot dog, bag of chips and a small soda. The series concludes on Tuesday, August 27 at 6:05 PM with "Team Tuesday." All kids (age 12 and under) wearing their youth athletics jerseys will receive a free ticket with the purchase of an Adult ticket (limit one ticket per adult). The first 500 fans through the gates will receive the Fifth Anniversary Season Poster Giveaway. Poster No. 9 in the series features G-Braves' Manager Randy Ready, who will be available for a pre-game autograph session from 5:05 to 5:20 PM.

The series against Durham begins on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:05 PM. Follow along with the action during Baseball Bingo for your chance to win great prizes! Also on "Winning Wednesday," if a G-Braves player hits a grand slam in the fifth inning, one lucky fan will win $5,000!

Thursday's 6:05 PM game is "$3 Thursday" featuring $3 food and drink specials and $3 Lawn Seats. Be here early as the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive an Evan Gattis Bobblehead sponsored by Coolray Heating and Cooling.

The series concludes on Friday, August 30 at 7:05 PM with "Fan Appreciation Night." Fans will receive either a Fifth Anniversary Season Logo Baseball or a 2013 G-Braves Team Photo, whichever they choose upon entry, courtesy of the Gwinnett Braves! If the G-Braves win the game, one lucky fan will win a 42-inch Flat Screen TV for "Flat Screen Friday!" Following the game, stick around for post-game fireworks, courtesy of WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta!

Here's a look at the homestand:

Monday, August 26, 6:05 PM

Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: University of North Georgia-Gainesville

Features:

§ Kids Eat Free Night - All kids (ages 12 and over) will receive a voucher good for a hot dog, bag of chips and small soda.

Tuesday, August 27, 6:05 PM

Norfolk Tides (Baltimore Orioles) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: East Hall High School and Middle School

Features:

§ Team Tuesday - All kids (ages 12 and under) wearing their Youth Athletics jerseys will receive a free ticket with the purchase of an Adult ticket (limit one ticket per adult).

§ Poster Giveaway - The first 500 fans will receive a poster of Gwinnett Braves' Manager Randy Ready, who will be autographing posters from 5:05 to 5:20 PM.

Wednesday, August 28, 6:05 PM

Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: West Hall Middle School

Features:

§ Winning Wednesday - Play along with Baseball Bingo for a chance to win great prizes! A fully cleared card will get you something extra special from the Gwinnett Braves. If a G-Braves player hits a grand slam in the fifth inning, one lucky fan will win $5,000!

Thursday, August 29, 6:05 PM

Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

National Anthem performed by: The Raiders & Wolves Middle School Band

God Bless America performed by: Louise Radloff Middle School Chorus

Features:

§ $3 Thursday - Enjoy $3 food and beverage specials all game long! All Lawn Seats are also just $3.

§ Evan Gattis Bobblehead - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive an Evan Gattis bobblehead presented by Coolray Heating and Cooling.

Friday, August 30, 6:05 PM

Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays) vs. Gwinnett Braves

Presenting Sponsors: WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta, 12Stone Church

National Anthem performed by: Mashburn Elementary

God Bless America performed by: Yargo Elementary

Features:

§ Fan Appreciation Night - Choose either a Fifth Anniversary Season Logo Baseball or a 2013 G-Braves Team Photo as your giveaway prize, courtesy of the Gwinnett Braves!

§ Flat Screen Friday - If the G-Braves win, one lucky fan will win a 42-inch Flat Screen TV!

§ Post-Game Fireworks - Enjoy another fantastic fireworks display after the game, courtesy of WAGA Fox 5 Atlanta!

Tickets for all remaining Gwinnett Braves home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Box Office. Call (678) 277-0340 or visit gwinnettbraves.com for more information. For more information on ticket packages for the 2014 season, visit gwinnettbraves.com/2014.

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