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Keys Start up Event Filled Six-Game Homestand on Wednesday, July 7

Published on July 7, 2010 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Frederick Keys News Release


Frederick, MD - The Frederick Keys, Advanced Class-A Affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, return home on Wednesday, July 7th to start up a six-game homestand against the Potomac Nationals and Kinston Indians.

Fans, players and staff are available for interviews. To cover an event, contact Keys Public Relations Director Adam Pohl at 301-815-9917.

Wednesday, July 7 - Potomac 7:00 p.m. / Ft. Detrick Night

The Frederick Keys will be wearing patriotic hats in honor of Ft. Detrick Night. The game-worn hats will be auctioned off following Wednesday's contest with all proceeds going to the Keys Care Foundation. In addition, all military members can receive a general admission ticket for just $2.

Wednesday night will also feature an all-you-can-eat two hour picnic as part of Belly Buster Wednesday. Adult tickets are $21 and children can get in for $18. The ticket to the picnic also includes a seat in the general admission section. To purchase a ticket to Belly Buster Wednesday please contact the Keys box office at 1-877-8-GO-KEYS.

Thursday, July 8 - Potomac 12:00 p.m. / Camp Day

Summer Camps and Day Cares enjoy a fun-filled field trip to the ballpark for our only noon game of the season. The day game gives camps free run of the stadium, enjoying our Fun Zone and participate in various on-field promotions. Every camper will also get a chance to run the bases at the completion of the game. Our Snyder's Crunch Bunch will be on the prowl, keeping kids cool with super soakers filled with water. Campers and counselors will also find free ice bins and water throughout the stadium, to help prevent any dehydration during the heat of the summer day.

Friday, July 9 - Potomac 7:00 p.m. / New York, New York Night and Cooler Giveaway presented by Allegheny Power

The Mattress Warehouse Club will turn into New York City for a night on Friday, July 9th. There will be a New York style menu in the Mattress Warehouse Club including New York style pizza, Chinese "take-out," New York style deli sandwiches, New York style cheesecake, and of course a Hot Dog vendor dishing out the works! For more information contact the Keys Group Department at 301-815-9900.

In addition to the New York themed night the first 1,000 fans in attendance on Friday night will receive a cooler bag courtesy of Allegheny Power. Fireworks presented by Allegheny Power will also follow Friday night's game.

Saturday, July 10 - Kinston 6:00 p.m. / Salute to the Orioles Night and Team Card Set Giveaway sponsored by Extra Innings

As the second longest tenured affiliation in the Carolina League, the Keys salute its longtime affiliate the Baltimore Orioles. The Oriole bird will be attendance and there will most likely be a visit from a former Oriole! Throughout the game, there will be video features on current Orioles about their time spent in Frederick and signed Orioles memorabilia will be raffled off. The money raised will be donated to Keys Care.

The first 1,000 fans to Saturday night's game will receive a team card set of the current Frederick Keys squad presented by Extra Innings. Fireworks will follow the contest courtesy off Extra Innings.

Sunday, July 11 - Kinston 6:00 p.m. / Faith Night and Lamb Webkinz Giveaway presented by the Frederick News Post

Gates open early at 3:30pm for our 3rd Annual Faith Night praise program. Enjoy a music performance by Bill & Karen Itzel, as well as comedian Kenn Kington. There will Testimonials from Frederick Keys players & coaches, along with our team pastor on the video board throughout the game. During the praise program, fans are encouraged to sign our team prayer banner with words of wisdom, good luck, and praise to be hung in the team clubhouse throughout the season. Following the pre-game praise program, fans are welcome to play catch on the field from 5:00-5:30pm as part of our Sunday Funday festivities, courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

The first 500 children 12 and under will receive a Lamb Webkinz presented by the Frederick News Post. Also, as part of Sunday Funday, two Keys players will sign autographs in the Giant Eagle Fun Zone from 5:00-5:30pm.

Fireworks will follow Sunday evening's game.

Monday, July 12 - Kinston 7:00 p.m. / Kids Eat Free Monday

Every Monday home game all kids 12 and under will receive a FREE hot dog, chips, and soda.

Kids can run the bases following every home game courtesy of Complete Chiropractic. Kids wearing a youth sports uniform on Monday - Thursday will receive a free ticket as a part of the Kids Courtesy Admission program sponsored by the Weinberg Center of the Arts.

Unlock the Excitement of Frederick Keys Baseball in 2010. The season is underway but partial and full season ticket packages are available now by calling 301-815-9900 or by visiting online at frederickkeys.com.

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