High Stakes Await in Freedom Final Home Series
Published on August 28, 2018 under Frontier League (FL)
Florence Y'alls News Release
FLORENCE, Ky - With a mere six games remaining in the Frontier League regular-season, the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, hold the final wild-card spot for the upcoming post-season, but a .5 game is all that separates them from the next team in line, Normal, who arrives in Florence on Wednesday for a best of three series at UC Health Stadium.
Winners of seven of their last ten, and four in a row, the Freedom (47-43) have earned the right to control their own destiny, but will take on the West Division's third and first-place teams over the final six games of regular-season play. The final push to the post-season will begin with three games in Florence, where the Freedom will square-off with the third-place, Normal Cornbelters (46-43) in what will be the final three games played at UC Health Stadium in the 2018 regular season. The Freedom are (5-4) against Normal on the year, and took two-of-three from the Belters at the Corn Crib to start their winning streak last Tuesday-Thursday.
This will be a high-stakes series, as the CornBelters are on the heels of Florence for the final wild card spot in the Frontier League Playoffs. Entering the series, the Freedom hold a .5 game edge on Normal, and a one-game lead over Evansville (46-44), and Lake Erie (46-44) for the coveted fourth-spot.
With no margin for error, it is sure to be a thrilling race to the finish of the Frontier League regular-season. Fans can purchase "Playoff Passes" to gain entry in to UC Health Stadium for all future Freedom home playoff games in 2018. Freedom Playoff Passes are being sold for $10.
Wednesday
Join us at UC Health Stadium on August 29th as the Freedom once again join the fight against cancer.
Tickets to the game will be donated to cancer survivors and loved ones who are still fighting courtesy of the corporate partners of the Freedom.
Game time: 5:35pm (doubleheader)
Gates open: 4:35pm
Specialty Jerseys: After game 1, there will be an auction for the specialty jerseys worn by Freedom players to raise money for the I Have Wings Foundation and UC Health Charities.
Petting Zoo: Honey Hill farms is bringing a petting zoo to UC Health Stadium! Includes chickens, ducks, rabbits, sheep, goats, an alpaca, and a mini donkey or mini horse. Children get to feed the animals (in most cases).
Between games: We will invite survivors and those still fighting cancer down to the field between games for a special ceremony.
It is also a Whiskey Wednesday! Boone County Distilling presents Whiskey Wednesday during each Wednesday home game. Boone County Distilling products will be $1 off at the Freedom Bar. Kentucky Proud also presents discounts on a host of Kentucky Proud products, supporting Kentucky agriculture. Save $1 on Kentucky Proud products like Glier's hot dogs, Stonebrook Winery wine and popcorn at the concession stands.
Click here for Wednesday tickets:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Team.asp?SponsorID=10289#.WygO66czpPY
Thursday
The final home game of the season is College Night! It is also a Thirsty Thursday!
After the game: Live your college dream by TPing the ballpark! Go crazy and let off some steam before diving into a new school year!
As mentioned, it is also a Thirsty Thursday, presented by Miller Lite and WEBN. presented by Miller Lite and WEBN. Enjoy $1 Miller Lite and $1 Coors Light drafts all night long.
Thirsty Thursday pricing includes:
$1 - 10oz Miller Lite & Coors Light drafts
$2 - 20oz Miller Lite & Coors Light drafts
$3 - 16oz Miller Lite, Coors Light & Bud Light aluminum pints
$4 - 16oz Craft drafts
$5 - 20oz Craft drafts
Craft brands include: Christian Moerlein, Braxton, West Sixth, Blue Moon, and Leinenkugel. Fans can also enjoy $2 16oz Pepsi soft drinks.
Gates will open at 5:35, and first pitch is set for 6:35.
Click here for Thursday tickets:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Team.asp?SponsorID=10289#.WygO66czpPY
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- High Stakes Await in Freedom Final Home Series - Florence Y'alls
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