
Homestand Preview
April 13, 2018 - Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release
After the first road trip of the 2018 season, the Potomac Nationals return to Pfitzner Stadium for a four-game homestand next Thursday, April 19th! The homestand features Public Safety Appreciation Weekend, two giveaways, post-game fireworks and Kids Day Sunday. The P-Nats will play a Northern Division rival, the Lynchburg Hillcats (Cleveland Indians), for the four-game set.
Thursday, April 19th
First pitch: 7:05pm Gates open: 6pm
Thursday Cheers: dollar drink specials during the game
College Night Pfitz Parties: cornhole, water pong and trivia in the brand-new Pfitzner Stadium Party Zone
D.A.R.E. Night: Wear your D.A.R.E. t-shirt to receive a $5 grandstand ticket
Friday, April 20th
First pitch: 7:05pm Gates open: 6pm
Salute to Jorts Night: Leg Liberation Station in the concourse where fans can cut their jeans into jorts; famous jorts will appear on the video board during the game and there will be a "Best Jorts" competition for fans who wear jorts; plus any fan who wears jorts can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5
Public Safety Appreciation Weekend: EMS Workers, Police Department members, Fire & Rescue Department members, nurses, doctors & surgeons can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5 with proof of ID; the Department of Fire & Rescue will be at The Pfitz with their mascot, Sparky, and will have an obstacle course set up in front of the gates
Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill
Pre-game Band in the Café Area: Riptide will be performing for fans
Saturday, April 21st
First pitch: 6:35pm Gates open: 5pm
Carolina League Legends Card Set Giveaway, presented by The Fantastic Store-Blowout Cards (first 1,000 fans): features both the best players to play in the Carolina League over the years and the motion picture, television and sports stars visiting Pfitzner Stadium as part of the 2018 Legends Autograph Series
Temperature Guarantee: If the temperature isn't 70° F by first pitch, all fans can bring their ticket stub back and exchange it for a free grandstand ticket to any remaining Potomac Nationals home game, excluding July 4th
Public Safety Appreciation Weekend: EMS Workers, Police Department members, Fire & Rescue Department members, nurses, doctors & surgeons can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5 with proof of ID
Post-game Fireworks, presented by WTOP, set to Prince music
Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill
Pre-game Band in the Café Area: Cadillac Romeos will be performing for fans
Sunday, April 22nd
First pitch: 1:05pm Gates open: Noon
First-Half Team Photo Giveaway, presented by PRTC (first 1,000 fans)
Pre-game Team Autograph Signing, presented by PRTC: meet the P-Nats during a pre-game on-field autograph session running from when gates open until approximately 12:25pm
Harry Potter Day: the ballpark will be decorated like places from the Harry Potter world; Nathan Love, who is a wand maker, will be setup in the concourse selling wands; if fans have a visible scar on their face or if they dress up, they can purchase discounted grandstand ticket for $5; there will be a golden snitch hidden in the ballpark and the lucky fan who finds it will win a prize; there will be a House Cup competition, where the ballpark will be divided into the four Hogwarts Houses and the P-Nats players will compete to bring home the cup for their House; there will also be on-field promotions and prizes relating to Harry Potter
Earth Day: $5 grandstand tickets for anyone wearing Captain Planet gear, plus information on the video board
Reading Program Day: students who have participated in Uncle Slam's Reading Program will be recognized for their achievements in a pre-game parade
Public Safety Appreciation Weekend: EMS Workers, Police Department members, Fire & Rescue Department members, nurses, doctors & surgeons can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5 with proof of ID
Kids Day Sunday:
Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill
Kids Eat Free: the first 250 kids 12&U will receive a free drink and hot dog
Face Painting: kids can have their face painted by Facing Angels in the concourse (charge applies)
Military Appreciation Jerseys, presented by Reality Realty: the P-Nats will wear these on select games throughout the season to recognize local military members and to thank them for all that they do for our country
Virginia529 Super Saver Sunday: show your Virginia529 Smart Savers Club Card at the ticket office to receive two free grandstand tickets to the game
For more information on 2018 Potomac Nationals single game tickets, please contact Director of Season Ticket and Group Ticket Sales, Alec Manriquez, by phone at 703-590-2311, ext. 221, or via e-mail at amanriquez@potomacnationals.com. Fans with questions may also contact Potomac Nationals' Ticket Operations Manager, Matt LeBlanc, by phone at 703-590-2311, ext. 225, or via e-mail at mleblanc@potomacnationals.com.
P-Nats' 2018 ticket plans and group outings are currently available for purchase. For more information, or to purchase any of these plans, contact Potomac Nationals Director of Season Ticket and Group Ticket Sales, Alec Manriquez, by phone at 703-590-2311, ext. 221, or via e-mail at amanriquez@potomacnationals.com.
Carolina League Stories from April 13, 2018
- Cease, Dash Bats Lead Winston-Salem to Fifth Straight Win - Winston-Salem Dash
- Tully Cruises, Offense Comes Through in Win - Lynchburg Hillcats
- P-Nats Set Season High with 16 Hits in 7-1 Win - Potomac Nationals
- Nationals Offense Starts Early to Even Series - Frederick Keys
- Mudcats Drop Second Straight, 8-1 in Winston-Salem - Carolina Mudcats
- Wood Ducks Claim Third Straight Win Behind Hernandez and Homers - Down East Wood Ducks
- Salem Stroll by Buies Creek 4-2 Friday - Salem Red Sox
- Comeback Falls Short for Birds in 6-4 Defeat - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Wilmington Falls Short in Pitching Duel - Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Hockin Placed on DL - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Homestand Preview - Potomac Nationals
- Winston-Salem Dash: Game Notes (April 13 vs. Carolina) - Winston-Salem Dash
- April 13 - Carolina Mudcats Game Information - Carolina Mudcats
- P-Nats Honor Local Military Members with "Tripp's Troops" Program - Potomac Nationals
- Salem Red Sox Game Notes for Friday, April 13, 2018 - Salem Red Sox
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans: Game Notes, April 13 at Down East - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Wood Ducks Re-Open Grainger Stadium with All-Time Classic - Down East Wood Ducks
- Myrtle Beach Drops Thriller, 16-14 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Eighth Inning Rally Dooms 'Cats on Thursday - Lynchburg Hillcats
- Booker Steals Home as Dash Defeat Mudcats 3-2 in Extras - Carolina Mudcats
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