IL West Champ Mud Hens Wrap Up Regular Season At Home
Published on August 27, 2007 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
The Mud Hens are returning to Toledo to take on IL West rivals Louisville and Columbus for the final five games of the regular season. The Hens start the homestand off by facing the Bats in a two-game series August 29-30. Toledo will follow that series with three against the Clippers to end the regular season, September 2-3, with a double-header on Sunday. Toledo clinched the International League West Division Championship with nine games remaining with a 4-1 win at Indianapolis on Sunday, August 26. Louisville and Columbus are third and fourth in the division respectively. This jam-packed homestand will feature several giveaways including 2007 Team Photos, autographs featuring many of your favorite Mud Hen players, an appearance by Spider Man, and two more post-game firework shows! The Mud Hens are also just 19,533 fans short of last season's attendance record at Fifth Third Field.
Toledo Mud Hens Promotions for August 29-30, September 2-3
Wednesday, August 29 (Louisville, 1st pitch @ 7 p.m.) - This game will be the first of a two-game series against the Bats. The fun on Wednesday starts right away at the gate, as the first 5,000 fans to the ballpark will receive a collectable Triple-A Baseball Heroes Marvel Comic Book. The first 4,000 fans to Fifth Third Field will also receive a 2007 Mud Hens glossy team photo. Prior to the game, the team will be introduced to fans, this time as 2007 IL West Division Champions. Spider-Man will also be at the ballpark, and will pose for photos on the main concourse. The contest between the Hens and the Bats can be heard live on Sports Radio 1470 AM - The Ticket and seen on BCSN.
Thursday, August 30 (Louisville, 1st pitch @ 7 p.m.) - The celebration of the Mud Hens third consecutive division title continues on Thursday. Once again, the first 4,000 faithful to the ballpark can pick up a free 2007 glossy team photo, which make great autograph pieces. Fans can take advantage, as several Mud Hens will be signing autographs pre-game from 6:15 to 6:45. It's also Grey's Anatomy Night at the ballpark, and you can show your appreciation for the hit show by dressing as your favorite character for the game. Fans will also have a chance to win Grey's Anatomy prize packs. Former Detroit Tiger pitching great and Cy Young winner Denny McLain will be on hand as well, signing FREE autographs for fans on the main concourse from 6-8 p.m. Finally, another exciting post-game fireworks display will take place after the Hens meet the Bats for the final time this season. Listen to all of the action live on Sports Radio 1470 AM - The Ticket or live on BCSN.
Sunday, September 2 (Columbus, Double-Header, 1st pitch of game 1 @ 5 p.m.) - Let's play two! The Hens and Clippers will battle it out in two seven-inning games on Sunday. As with every Sunday at Fifth Third Field, there will be a Blade Baseball/Cheer Card giveaway, this week featuring Pitcher Jordan Tata. In addition, two members of the Mud Hens will sign FREE autographs for fans in section 119 of the main concourse from 4:15-4:45 p.m. Also on Sundays, Kids Run the Bases post-game, and the final fireworks display of the season follows the action. Fans can hear the ballgame live on Sports Radio 1470 AM and live on BCSN.
Monday, September 3 (Columbus, 1st pitch @ 1 p.m.) - Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your day off with the Mud Hens, as they close out the regular season and ring in their third consecutive playoff berth. It's fan appreciation day at Fifth Third Field, as once again the tremendous fan support has made it another terrific season in downtown Toledo. Take in the final tune-up against the rival Clippers before the Hens go for a third straight Governors' Cup Championship. The first 1,000 Kids (12 and under) will receive Muddy and Muddona pins as they enter the ballpark. Catch the action live on Sports Radio 1470 AM - The Ticket and live on BCSN.
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