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Homestand Preview

Published on June 9, 2018 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


Join the Potomac Nationals at Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium for the last homestand in the first half of the season! The four-game series begins on Thursday and includes an appearance from Jose Canseco, Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Night with a jersey auction, Military Appreciation Night, two nights of fireworks, and a Father's Day celebration, which features a picnic and the Trea Turner Signature Grill Mitt giveaway. The P-Nats will face the Buies Creek Astros (Houston) for the first time at home in 2018 for the four-game set.

Thursday, June 14th

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 Northwest Federal Field at Pfitzner Stadium Party Zone

World Cup Kickoff Night: any fan who wears a soccer jersey can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5; there will be a guess the flag in-game contest, plus soccer trivia throughout the night

Friday, June 15th

First pitch: 7:05pm Gates open: 6pm

Jose Canseco Appearance, presented by Northwest Federal Credit Union: the former MLB star will kick off the Legends Autograph Series by signing autographs and meeting with fans; he made six All-Star teams. He led baseball in home runs twice, win four Silver Slugger awards and earned both the ROY and MVP. The signing is free to fans on a first-come, first-served basis, with the line beginning as soon as gates open.

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Night: the stadium will be turned into Jurassic (Ball)Park to pay tribute to the 25th anniversary of the movie. There will be Jurassic Park jeeps on site and fans should be on the lookout for a t-rex on the loose and dinosaur eggs scattered in the stadium. Any fan who comes dressed as a park ranger or who has the name Grant, Malcolm, Hammond or Ellie can purchase a discounted grandstand ticket for $5, and there will be Jurassic Park related prizes handed out throughout the night.

Jurassic Park 25th Anniversary Night Jersey Auction, presented by Play4TheCure: Jurassic Park themed jerseys will be auctioned off via a silent auction during the game, with proceeds benefitting Play4TheCure, a fundraising platform for the National Foundation for Cancer Research. The auction begins once gates open at 6pm and will run through the last out of the sixth inning. Winners will be able to take a photo post-game with the player or coach who wore and autographed the jersey.

The Team 980 Live Remote Broadcast of the Steve Czaban Show

Reading Program Night: students who have participated in Uncle Slam's Reading Program will be recognized for their achievements in a pre-game parade

Post-game Fireworks, presented by Northwest Federal Credit Union and WTOP

Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill

Pre-game Band in the Café Area: Whiskey Wildfire will be performing for fans

Saturday, June 16th

First pitch: 6:35pm Gates open: 5pm

Military Appreciation Night, presented by Honor Brewing: military members and their families are invited out to the stadium, where they will be honored for their service

Camo Koozie Giveaway, presented by VDSS: Virginia Birth Father Registry (First 2,000): keep your drink insulated all summer long with this one-of-a-kind koozie

Orthopedic Night, presented by Sentara

Post-game Fireworks, presented by Floor & Décor and WTOP

Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill

Pre-game Band in the Café Area: The Loose Ends will be performing for fans

Sunday, June 17th

First pitch: 1:05pm Gates open: Noon

Father's Day, presented by VDSS: Virginia Birth Father Registry

Trea Turner Signature Grill Mitt Giveaway, presented by Wegmans (First 1,000 adults): playing off the mitt Turner wears while running the bases, this is the perfect addition to any grill set (or kitchen)

Father's Day Picnic: enjoy an all-you-can-eat pre-game picnic in the Northwest Federal Bullpen Club! Menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs and sides and is a $10 add-on to any game ticket.

Kids Day Sunday:

Post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by Glory Days Grill

Kids Exclusive Post-Game Player Autograph Signing: Kids 12 & under can receive autographs from two P-Nats players in the café area after the game

Kids Eat Free: the first 250 kids 12 & under will receive a free drink and hot dog

Face Painting: kids can have their face painted by Facing Angels in the concourse (charge applies)

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.

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