Homestand Highlights: June 24-July 1
June 23, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
The Red Wings return to Frontier Field on Friday, June 24 to open a promotion-packed eight-day, nine-game homestand - their biggest of the season to date! The homestand includes Batman Night featuring Lee Meriwether, Star Wars Night, Mr. Steve concert, an autograph appearance from Luis Tiant, an Andy Pettitte Bobblehead giveaway, three post-game fireworks shows and MORE!
FRIDAY, JUNE 24 vs. LOUISVILLE BATS (REDS) - FIRST PITCH 7:05 PM, GATES 6:00 PM
- BATMAN NIGHT FEATURING LEE MERIWETHER: Lee Meriwether - who played Catwoman in the 1966 movie "Batman" - will be here signing autographs from 6:00 - 6:45 pm and again from 7:15 - 8:00 pm. Meriwether will also be interviewed on the field right after the game ends and before the fireworks show. An exact replica of the Batmobile will be staged on the Frontier Field concourse for fans to take photos of.
- BATMAN JERSEY AUCTION: The Red Wings will be wearing special Batman-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit the Red Wings Community Foundation.
- BATMAN CUP GIVEAWAY: The first 1,500 fans will receive a Red Wings Batman Cup courtesy of Frontier Communications.
- SUNGLASS GIVEAWAY: The first 2,000 fans will receive Red Wings sunglasses presented by your Local Toyota Dealers.
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS: Stick around after the game for a Batman-themed fireworks show courtesy of your Local Toyota Dealers!
- FOOD SPECIAL: Fish Fry for $9.00 at Batter Up
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
SATURDAY, JUNE 25 vs. LOUISVILLE BATS (REDS) - FIRST PITCH 7:05 PM, GATES 6:00 PM
- STAR WARS NIGHT: Star Wars characters from the Garrison Excelsior 501st Legion will be roaming the park all evening for photo opportunities. Pick up a Star Wars pack NOW! Packs include a ticket to the game and a Star Wars bobblehead starting at just $17.
- STAR WARS JERSEY AUCTION: The Red Wings will be wearing orange, rebel fighter pilot jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit the Hillside Family of Agencies.
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS: Stick around after the game for a Star Wars themed, post-game fireworks show courtesy of ESL Federal Credit Union.
- CA$H GIVEAWAY: The first 1,000 adults (18+) through the gates will receive an envelope with cold, hard cash in it courtesy of Cooper Cheese! A total of $3,500 dollars will be distributed.
- FOOD SPECIAL: Philly Cheesesteak Calzone at Mama Mittsy's for $7.00.
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26 vs. LOUISVILLE BATS (REDS) - FIRST PITCH 1:35 PM, GATES 12:30 PM
- MR. STEVE PRE-GAME CONCERT: The popular and award-winning kids' musician, Mr. Steve, will play a pre-game concert from 11:30-12:30 pm in the Walk of Fame courtesy of WXXI. He will sign autographs after the concert. Gates will open at 11:15 pm for concertgoers. ONLY A TICKET TO THE RED WINGS GAME THAT AFTERNOON IS NEEDED TO ATTEND THE CONCERT.
- POST-GAME KIDS RUN THE BASES: All kids 14 and under can run the bases with Spikes and Mittsy following the game courtesy of the Burger Bar at Wegmans Pittsford.
- KNOT HOLE GAME: A $20 Knot Hole Kids Club membership includes three undated reserved tickets, a Knot Hole Kids' Club cap, a 2016 membership card & more! In addition, family members get $1 off their ticket price, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Messenger Post Media.
- SUNDAY SCORE OIL CHANGE SPECIAL: The combined score of every Sunday game equals the price of an oil change at Mr. Tire and Monro Muffler the following Wednesday and Sunday.
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 12:40 pm - 1:05 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
MONDAY, JUNE 27 vs. PAWTUCKET RED SOX (RED SOX) - FIRST PITCH 7:05 PM, GATES 6:00 PM
- DRAWSTRING BAG GIVEAWAY: The first 2,000 fans will receive a drawstring bag courtesy of NY 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan.
- KIDS EAT FREE: The first 500 kids (12 and under) will receive a voucher to be redeemed for a hot dog, snack item and a soda courtesy of Basch & Nickerson LLP.
- FOOD SPECIAL: Ham and Scalloped Potatoes Dinner at Black Angus for $8.75 at Black Angus AND Sweet Potato Fries at Batter Up for $4.75
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
TUESDAY, JUNE 28 vs. PAWTUCKET RED SOX (RED SOX) - FIRST PITCH 7:05 PM, GATES 6:00 PM
- LUIS TIANT AUTOGRAPH APPEARANCE: Former Red Sox pitching great Luis Tiant will be at Frontier Field signing autographs from 6:00-6:45 pm and again from 7:15-8:00 pm courtesy of High Falls Advisors. Tiant - who pitched for the Indians, Red Sox, Twins, Yankees, Pirates and Angels -- compiled a career 229-172 record with 2,416 strikeouts, a 3.30 ERA, 187 complete games and 49 shutouts in 3,486.1 innings. He was an All-Star for three seasons and 20-game winner for four seasons. He was the American League (AL) pitching champion in 1968 and 1972. He also led the AL in strikeouts for 9-innings in 1967 and was the AL leader in shutouts in 1966, 1968, and 1974.
- M&T BANK/MESSENGER POST MEDIA FAN 4-PACK: Get 4 reserved seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 12-oz. sodas and a 2016 yearbook for only $36 (a savings of $15.00) in advance, $40 day of game.
- FOOD SPECIAL: Sweet Potato Fries at Batter Up for $4.75.
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 vs. PAWTUCKET RED SOX (RED SOX) - FIRST PITCH 1:35 PM, GATES 12:30 PM
- $1 WEDNESDAY: $1 hot dogs, cracker jacks, peanuts and chips courtesy of Zweigle's, Democrat & Chronicle and DiPaolo Baking Company.
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 12:40 pm - 1:05 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
THURSDAY, JUNE 30 vs. SYRACUSE CHIEFS (NATIONALS) - *DOUBLEHEADER* FIRST PITCH 6:05 PM, GATES 5:00 PM
- ANDY PETTITTE EMPIRE STATE YANKEES BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY: As part of our 20th season celebration, the first 2,000 fans will receive an Andy Pettitte Bobblehead courtesy of Bathtub Billy's! Pettitte made a rehab start at Frontier Field for the Empire State Yankees on May 6, 2012 in front of 13,584 fans -- the largest ever regular season crowd at the ballpark!
- M&T BANK/MESSENGER POST MEDIA FAN 4-PACK: Get 4 reserved seats, 4 hot dogs, 4 12-oz. sodas and a 2016 yearbook for only $36 (a savings of $15.00) in advance, $40 day of game.
- FOOD SPECIAL: Spikes' Boneless Wings at Batter Up for $6.50.
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 5:10 pm - 5:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
FRIDAY, JULY 1 vs. SYRACUSE CHIEFS (NATIONALS) - FIRST PITCH 7:05 PM, GATES 6:00 PM
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS: Stick around following the game for another fantastic fireworks show!
- FOOD SPECIAL: Fish Fry for $9.00 at Batter Up
- PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION: A select Red Wings player will be available for autographs on the stadium concourse from 6:10 pm - 6:35 pm courtesy of the Hillside Family of Agencies.
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