'Homers That Help' to Benefit WNY Heroes, Inc. with Each Bisons Home Run
Published on September 21, 2021 under International League (IL)
Buffalo Bisons News Release
The Buffalo Bisons will begin the Triple-A 'Final Stretch' postseason tournament Wednesday night when they host the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Sahlen Field (6:05 p.m.) and now the Herd will have even more reason to swing for the fences. For each home run the Bisons hit during the 'Final Stretch,' Minor League Baseball will donate $50 to WNY Heroes, Inc. as part of the all new 'Homers That Help" program.
Minor League Baseball today announced the creation of a charitable component to the 10-game Triple-A Final Stretch of games that will benefit 501(c)3 charities in each Triple-A city. Along with the home run donation, the Triple-A team that hits the most home runs over the 10-game span will generate an extra $5,000 donation for their charity.
The Bisons will host the IronPigs for five straight games at Sahlen Field, starting with Wednesday's Tops Dog Day at the Ballpark (6:05 p.m.) with appearance by 'Rookie,' the official bat dog of the Trenton Thunder. The Bisons homestand also includes a Fan Appreciation Night Honda fridaynightbash!® with Fireworks (6:05 p.m.), an appearance by Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act on Saturday (1:05 p.m.) and the final home game of the 2021 season on Sunday at 6:05 p.m.
"Minor League Baseball teams have long been great community partners, and we are pleased to make a donation to each of these local charities on behalf of our Triple-A teams for their performance during the Triple-A Final Stretch," said Major League Baseball's Vice President, Minor League Operations and Development, Peter Woodfork. "These charities provide a variety of valuable services to their community, and it is our honor to recognize their efforts."
About WNY Heroes, Inc.
The mission of WNYHeroes is to provide veterans, members of the armed services, and the widows and children of deceased veterans with access to essential services, financial assistance and resources that support their lives and sustain their dignity. For more information, visit WNYHeroes.org.
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