IL1 Louisville Bats

Louisville Bats Close 2012 Season, Host Governor's Cup Watch Party

August 27, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release


LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host the first of their final four home games of the 2012 season Tuesday, August 28 at Louisville Slugger Field with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch against the Columbus Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The Bats will play two games against the Clippers on August 28 and 29 before finishing their season with two games against the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, on September 2 and 3.

The original 6:05 p.m. game time for September 2 has been changed to 7:05 p.m. and gates will open to suite holders and club seat holders at 3 p.m. so fans may watch the Governor's Cup football game. Gates for non-suite/club level ticket holders will open at 5 p.m. The game will be shown on the left-field video board until first pitch nears. The game will also be available in suites and at the Jack Daniel's Bar and Lounge. Labor Day Eve Fireworks will follow the Bats game. As a part of the Bats' Fan Appreciation Weekend, fans will be able to enjoy $1 hot dogs and $1 Pepsi products on both Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3.

Prior to the 1:05 p.m. first pitch of the September 3 game, the Bats will host a softball game featuring the Wounded Warrior Amputees taking on the Local Media Celebrities at 11 a.m. The softball game will last until 12:15 p.m.

Fans can visit the Bats online at www.batsbaseball.com. Group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at (502) 212-2287. Tickets are available at the Louisville Slugger Field box office, online at www.batsbaseball.com/singlegametickets or by calling the Bats ticket office directly at (855) 228-8497. Regular hours at the Louisville Slugger Field box office and for ordering tickets by phone are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Be sure to check out the official blog of the Bats at www.thebatssignal.com, 'like' the Bats on Facebook at facebook.com/louisvillebats and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/louisvillebats. _________________________________________________________________________

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights * August 28 - September 3, 2012

Tuesday, August 28 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

* $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products Wednesday, August 29 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

* Ladies Night presented by Sun Tan City Sunday, September 2 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 7:05 p.m.

* Governor's Cup Watch Party: Gates open at 3 p.m. to suite and club seat holders

* Kids Inflatable FunZone: Kid's inflatable play area will be set up in the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 5 to 8 p.m.

* $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products

* Postgame Fireworks presented by LG&E Monday, September 3 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 1:05 p.m.

* Wounded Warrior Amputees vs. Local Media Celebrities Softball Game: Gates open at 10 a.m.

* $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products

* Meijer/Pepsi Baseball Bingo

* Meier Monday: $2 off field reserved ticket with Meijer register receipt




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