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Legends open final homestand of 2009 Tuesday

August 24, 2009 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


All season long, the Lexington Legends have invited fans to Applebee's Park with the slogan "Fun and Games: Just Add You." But the number of opportunities to enjoy the fun and games is now down to seven. The Legends open their final homestand of the 2009 season Tuesday night against the Hickory Crawdads. The seven-game stand includes a four-game series with Hickory August 25-28, followed by a three-game set against the Greenville Drive August 29-31. Games will start at 7:05 each night, except for Sunday, August 30, when the first pitch is set for 2:05 p.m. The Legends will go over the 300,000 mark for home attendance for the ninth consecutive year during the homestand.

"Three hundred thousand in paid attendance is the benchmark for success in Minor League Baseball," said Legends President and COO Alan Stein. "The Legends consistently have drawn amongst the top 35 teams in all of baseball, top five in Class A ball and are currently third in the 16-team South Atlantic League. This is a testament to the great fan base we have here in Central Kentucky and what a terrific job our folks do, led by General Manager Andy Shea, in consistently providing a first class fan experience for each and every visit to Applebee's Park." The homestand will include the following promotions, including the annual Fan Appreciation Night Saturday, Aug. 29 and another Dollar Day Monday Aug. 31:

"The end is upon us but we still have seven action-packed games to finish a strong and successful season," said Legends General Manager Andy Shea. "We're thankful and appreciative for our tremendous fans and community!"

Tuesday, Aug. 25 - Quarter Hot Dog Night sponsored by LM Communications and WKYT-TV; Kraft Singles Night; The Legends also anticipate going over the 300,000 mark for home attendance Tuesday night, the ninth consecutive year the team has reached that mark, covering its entire history.

Wednesday, Aug. 26 - Ladies Night, sponsored by Sun Tan City.

Thursday, Aug. 27 - Thirsty Thursday, sponsored by Kentucky Lottery Friday, Aug. 28 - AT&T Advertising Solutions Game Day; Champion Window Giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 29 - Fireworks Night, sponsored by ADI; Bucket Boys, sponsored by Hot 102.5; Fan Appreciation Night, sponsored by ABC36.

Sunday, Aug. 30 - Kids Club Sunday, sponsored by JIF.

Monday, Aug. 31 - Dollar Day ($1 hot dogs, $1 beer and $1 Pepsi) Kids Eat Free, sponsored by Members Heritage.

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