SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Help Us Red out the Stadium on Tuesday and Wednesday

Published on July 23, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


The Blue Wahoos return home for a five game set against the Huntsville Stars - the only time fans will see the Milwaukee Brewers affiliate in Pensacola this season. It is a Team Tuesday and select Blue Wahoos players will sign autographs for fans behind home plate prior to the game. Also before the game, registered Pensacola area Little Leaguers will participate in an on-field parade.

And fans, get your Red on! To honor the Blue Wahoos affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds, all fans are encouraged wear red. Joining us for the Red Out is Reds Owner Bob Castellini, General Manager Walt Jocketty and VP of Scouting and Player Development Bill Bavasi.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

Again, it's a Red Out! To honor the Blue Wahoos affiliation with the Cincinnati Reds, all fans are encouraged to join the Wahoos players, who will be wearing authentic Reds uniforms, and wear red.

Wednesday is also the start of the Blue Wahoos Youth Baseball Camp. The two day clinic includes instruction from Blue Wahoos players, a t-shirt and lunch each day. Limited spots are still available. Visit bluewahoos.com for more information or to sign up.

Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

Ono? Oh yes! It's Thirsty Thursday with all night beer and soda specials beginning when gates open at 5:30 p.m. Select beers are $2 and canned sodas are $1, presented by Wells Fargo. Also, Families Count will hold a sock drive to benefit homeless veterans. Collection of basic undergarments in all sizes will take place at the main gate. New items only please.

Thursday's game will be televised live on WFXG My 35.

Friday, July 27, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.

Up next is Fan Appreciation Friday with the first 2,000 fans receiving a mystery giveaway courtesy of PayDay Human Resources. And in honor of the Olympics beginning in London, the Blue Wahoos will hold their own variation of off-beat Olympic competitions.

Saturday, July 28, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.

The team closes out the homestand with a bang, literally! Fans will be treated to a postgame fireworks show courtesy of Budweiser. It is also Halloween in July with a pregame fan costume contest and parade, candy for kids and appropriate decorations and videoboard graphics.

Additionally, Corporal Daniel Palmer, USMC will be on-hand to throw out the game's ceremonial first pitch. Corporal Palmer will be returning home on Friday, July 27th after suffering extensive combat related injuries in Afghanistan and going through more than a year of medical rehabilitation. In Corporal Palmer's honor, Manna Food Pantry will collect jars of peanut butter at all gates. Fans will get one raffle ticket for each jar of Peanut Butter they donate. During the game, Pen Air Federal Credit Union will raffle off a $500 certificate to one lucky winner.

Saturday's game will also be televised live on WFXG My 35.

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