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Indians Return To Victory Field On Friday

May 27, 2009 - International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release


INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Indians open an eight-game homestand with a fireworks show on Friday when the Pawtucket Red Sox (Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox) come to Victory Field for a 7:15 p.m. contest. The stretch continues through June 5 as the Tribe entertains the Red Sox (May 29-June 1) and Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies) (June 2-5).

Fri. May 29 --- Pawtucket 7:15 p.m.

* Friday Night Fireworks -- Everyone's favorite night of the week gets better with Friday Night Fireworks at Victory Field presented by Coors Light. Stick around after the game for a fantastic fireworks show shot from center field.

Sat. May 30 --- Pawtucket 7:00 p.m.

* Breakin' BBoy McCoy -- Come one, come all to Spectacular Saturday! Clarian Health presents Breakin' BBoy McCoy, the break dancing bat boy, who travels to Victory Field to entertain fans of all ages.

Sun. May 31 --- Pawtucket 2:00 p.m.

* Indians Flip Flop Giveaway -- It's another Souvenir Sunday at Victory Field as the first 4,000 fans receive a pair of Indians Flip Flops courtesy of Ivy Tech Community College. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.

Mon. June 1 --- Pawtucket 7:00 p.m.

* Monday Dollar Menu -- For the fourth time this season, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts, Cracker Jack and potato chips will be available for just $1 each.

Tues. June 2 --- Lehigh Valley 7:00 p.m.

* 2-for-1 Tuesday -- 2-for-1 coupons are available at participating Arby's locations for each Tuesday night game at Victory Field.

Wed. June 3 --- Lehigh Valley 1:00 p.m.

* Business Day Game -- Enjoy an afternoon away from the office with co-workers, clients, or friends. With a new 1:00 p.m. start time, lunch and a game at the ballpark is easier than ever.

* Parking Shuttle -- The Indians continue to offer a Business Day parking shuttle for each weekday afternoon game at Victory Field. Fans may park at IUPUI (lot located at West and Michigan Streets) for just $3 and take advantage of a complimentary shuttle to the ballpark. The shuttle will run continuously from 90 minutes before the game until 30 minutes after the contest.

Thurs. June 4 --- Lehigh Valley 7:00 p.m.

* Ticketmaster Family Night -- Thursday Family Nights are a great way to treat yourself and three guests to a night at the ballpark. With the Family Night package you get four box seats, four hot dogs, four sodas and four Indians souvenirs for only $52! Family Night packages MUST be ordered in advance and through any Ticketmaster outlet.

* Pre-Game Youth Clinic -- All kids 14 and under are invited to take part in the Pre-Game Youth Clinic. The clinic is included with the price of a game ticket and includes an instructional period and an on-field participation period with the players and coaches. Gates open at 5:00 p.m. with the clinic set to get underway at 5:15 p.m.

Fri. June 5 --- Lehigh Valley 7:15 p.m.

* Friday Night Fireworks --The homestand concludes with another Friday Night Fireworks Show at Victory Field presented by Coors Light. Stick around after the game for a fantastic fireworks show shot from center field.

Tickets for all eight contests are available by going online at www.IndyIndians.com, visiting the Victory Field Box Office at 501 W. Maryland Street or calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.

About the Indianapolis Indians at Victory Field:

The Indianapolis Indians are the Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Professional baseball has been played in Indianapolis since 1887 and the Indians have been community-owned since 1956. Twelve former Indians players or managers have been inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. and the team has won 23 league or division championships.

Victory Field is another great attraction in White River State Park, located in downtown Indianapolis with 250 acres of entertaining venues and attractions, green space and more. Visit www.InWhiteRiver.org to learn more.

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