IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Homestand Highlights, July 23 - August 3

Published on July 21, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Friday, July 23 - Louisville Bats (Cincinnati Reds) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Fan Flag Giveaway Presented by AT&T Real Yellow Pages - The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a Gwinnett Braves Fan Flag giveaway courtesy of AT&T Real Yellow Pages.

- Fireworks Extravaganza - A choreographed fireworks show will follow the game.

- Myron Noodleman Performance - Myron Noodleman, the hippest nerd in da' biz, will work the crowd, interact with the players, umpires and coaches and most importantly, keep the fans laughing!

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Family Promise will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going Family Promise and the Braves Foundation.

Saturday, July 24 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Christmas in July - 'Tis the season with the Gwinnett Braves! Coolray Field will be full of holiday spirit with seasonal decorations, festive music performed by the Salvation Army Brass Band, bell ringers and of course, Santa! The team will also collect non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army food pantry. Fans who bring a food item will receive a field box ticket to a future 2010 Gwinnett Braves game.

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Gwinnett County Special Olympics will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Gwinnett County Special Olympics and the Braves Foundation.

Sunday, July 25 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

- Faith Day - Youth groups, church groups and fans will be treated to a postgame concert by New Method.

- 10th Man of the Game - Kelly Flower, Gwinnett County Middle School Counselor of the Year, will be the 10th Man of the Game.

- Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game.

- Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Turning Point Women's Healthcare will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Turning Point Women's Healthcare and the Braves Foundation.

Monday, July 26 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Item of the Homestand - A Gwinnett Braves t-shirt is the item of the homestand in the team store at Coolray Field. The shirt will be sold for $15, normally priced at $25.

Tuesday, July 27 - Rochester Red Wings (Minnesota Twins) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Bark in the Park - Bring your canine friend out to the ballpark. Dogs are free while owners must purchase a General Admission Lawn ticket (dogs are only permitted to sit in the Lawn). Arrive early to join the on-field puppy parade and to enter a litter of contests.

- 12Stone Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome the Hi-Hope Center. Hi-Hope Center provides an extensive array of services and programs for adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. Hi-Hope volunteer David Bernhardt will be the 10th Man of the Game.

- KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets - The G-Braves and KRAFT Singles have teamed up to offer fans a steal of a deal on Tuesdays! Bring your package wrapper to Coolray Field, Buy 1 Ticket and Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles! Offer applies to Adult Baseline Box and Adult General Admission-Lawn seating. Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Offer is subject to availability.

Wednesday, July 28 - Rochester Red Wings vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Webkinz Wednesday - The first 1,000 kids 12 and under in attendance will receive a Webkinz. The loveable plush pets come alive online in Webkinz World with a unique Secret Code.

Thursday, July 29 - Rochester Red Wings vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Heineken Concert Series - Fans can enjoy a postgame concert by Moby Dick courtesy of Heineken.

- Sugar Hill City Spotlight Night - The Gwinnett Braves will host City Spotlight Nights on each remaining Thursday home game. Residents, businesses and organizations in Sugar Hill will receive special opportunities and ticket offers for this evening.

- $3 Thursdays - Every Thursday game fans can purchase $3 sandwiches, snacks, beers and soft drinks the stand behind section 116 at Coolray Field.

- 12Stone Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome the Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op. The Southeast Gwinnett Co-Op provides a central location where sponsoring churches can direct any or all assistance requests to in order for them to be properly handled. The ministry serves Snellville, Loganville and Grayson.

Friday, July 30 - Rochester Red Wings vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- British Invasion Night - British themed skits, food specials, threads and music will all take part in England's Invasion of Coolray Field.

- Bike Night - Hop on your chopper - no, not that Chopper - for Bike Night at Coolray Field. Courtesy of LawBike.com, fans can enjoy a pregame concert by Grip.

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from Rainbow Village will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to Rainbow Village and the Braves Foundation.

Saturday, July 31 - Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Southeast United Dairy Industry Association Night - Saturday's game is presented by Southeast United Dairy Industry Association. The Mayfield Cow will make an appearance and fans can stop by the group's milking station and enjoy a milk sampling.

- Youth Clinic - From 10 a.m. to noon, Gwinnett Braves fans ages 8 to 12 will receive on-field instruction from G-Braves players and coaches. Fans may register by calling (678) 277-0300.

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Braves Foundation.

Sunday, August 1 - Toledo Mud Hens vs. Gwinnett Braves, 2:05 p.m.

- 10th Man of the Game - Georgann Eaton, Sweetwater Middle School Principal, will be the 10th Man of the Game.

- Race Around the Bases - Fans 12 and under are invited to run the bases following the game.

- Chick-fil-A Family Toss - Families are invited to play catch in the outfield following the game.

- Tennis Toss - Following the game fans will have the chance to win prizes by throwing tennis balls to targets on the field. The tennis balls will be sold for $1 during the game. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Braves division of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.

- 50/50 Raffle - Volunteers from the Dunwoody Kiwanis Club will sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets. One lucky fan will go home with half of the pot, with the other half going to the Dunwoody Kiwanis Club and the Braves Foundation.

Monday, August 2 - Toledo Mud Hens vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Gwinnett Public Library Reading Night - The Gwinnett Braves welcome those children who completed the Gwinnett Public Library Summer Reading Program. All readers in attendance will take part in a pre-game parade around the field and one lucky child will throw out the first pitch.

- Eagle Ranch Visit - Gwinnett Braves players and their families will visit Eagle Ranch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Players and their families will fish and do craft projects with the children currently staying at Eagle Ranch (eagleranch.org).

Tuesday, August 3 - Toledo Mud Hens vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

- Gwinnett Public Library Reading Night - The Gwinnett Braves welcome those children who completed the Gwinnett Public Library Summer Reading Program. All readers in attendance will take part in a pre-game parade around the field and one lucky child will throw out the first pitch.

- 12Stone Tuesday Charity Nights - The Gwinnett Braves and 12Stone welcome Metro Atlanta Recovery Residence (MARR). MARR is a private, non-profit organization established in 1975 to provide long-term residential treatment for men and women affected by chemical dependency.

- KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets - The G-Braves and KRAFT Singles have teamed up to offer fans a steal of a deal on Tuesdays! Bring your package wrapper to Coolray Field, Buy 1 Ticket and Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles! Offer applies to Adult Baseline Box and Adult General Admission-Lawn seating. Visit kraftsingles.com for more info! Offer is subject to availability

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. All Gwinnett Braves 2010 ticket packages and individual tickets are available at gwinnettbraves.com, the Coolray Field Box Office and by calling (678) 277-0340. Follow the G-Braves at gwinnettbraves.com, facebook.com/GwinnettBraves1, and twitter.com/GwinnettBraves1.

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