SL1 Pensacola Blue Wahoos

Homestand Highlights Blue Wahoos (Cincinnati Reds) vs. Huntsville

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


- JULY 24-28, 2012

Blue Wahoos Happy Hour: The Blue Wahoos will hold special happy hour for all fans for one hour after gates open before every home game. Specials include $2 beers, $1 sodas and $5 burger baskets. Gates open an hour and a half prior to first pitch.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 -Blue Wahoos vs. Huntsville Stars, 7:00 p.m. - presented by Hill Kelly Dodge

- Team Tuesday: Select Blue Wahoos players will be signing autographs for fans behind home plate prior to the game.

- Reds Affiliation Appreciation Night: In honor of the Blue Wahoos and Reds affiliation all fans are encouraged to wear red.

- Little League Night: Pensacola area Little Leaguers who have registered will get to participate in a pre-game parade.

- Distinguished Guests: Reds owner Bob Castellini, general manager Walt Jocketty, VP of scouting and player development Bill Bavasi will all be on hand.

- Special Event: A special event will take place in the Hancock Bank Club at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012 -Blue Wahoos vs. Huntsville Stars, 7:00 p.m.

- What's Happening Wednesday - Reds Affiliation Appreciation Night: In honor of the Blue Wahoos and Reds affiliation all fans are encouraged to wear red. Additionally the Blue Wahoos players will wear authentic Reds uniforms.

Thursday, July 26, 2012 -Blue Wahoos vs. Huntsville Stars, 7:00 p.m.

- Thirsty Thursday: Beer and soda specials all night beginning when gates open at 5:30 p.m. Select beers are $2 and 12 oz canned sodas are $1 presented by Wells Fargo.

- Families Count Sock Drive: 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.

- Television Broadcast: This game will be televised live on WFXG My 35.

Friday, July 27, 2012 -Blue Wahoos vs. Huntsville Stars, 7:00 p.m.

- Fan Appreciation Friday: The first 2,000 fans will receive a mystery giveaway courtesy of PayDay Human Resources.

- Blue Wahoos Olympics: 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 -Blue Wahoos vs. Huntsville Stars, 6:30 p.m.

- Fireworks Saturday: " Beetlejuice" themed fireworks show presented by Budweiser.

- Halloween in July: Special theme night with a pregame costume contest and parade, candy for kids and appropriate decorations and videoboard graphics.

- Ceremonial First Pitch: Corporal Daniel Palmer, USMC will be on-hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. In Corporal Palmer's honor, Manna Food Pantry will collect jars of peanut butter at all gates. For each jar of peanut butter fans contribute, they will receive a raffle ticket to enter a drawing for a $500 gift card courtesy of Pen Air Federal Credit Union.

- Television Broadcast: This game will be televised live on WFXG My 35.




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