Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights August 18 - August 21
August 16, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Bats will begin their final four-game homestand of the 2012 season Saturday, August 18 at Louisville Slugger Field with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch for the first of four games against the Columbus Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
Star first base prospect Neftali Soto and the Bats have just eight home games remaining in 2012. Following these four games, the Bats will again host the Clippers on August 28 and 29 and then the Indianapolis Indians will visit Louisville Slugger Field to close the season on September 2 and 3.
Birdzerk will perform during the game on Saturday, August 18. Sunday, August 19 will feature a pre-game autograph session with all Bats' players and coaches along with kids run the bases following the game and the Kids Inflatable FunZone in the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m. Meijer Baseball Bingo will be featured on Monday. Tuesday, fans will be able to purchase $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products.
The entire 2012 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found online at www.batsbaseball.com . Full and partial season tickets, along with 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, on-line 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, become a fan of the Bats on Facebook at facebook.com/louisvillebats and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/louisvillebats .
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Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights
- August 18 - August 21, 2012
Saturday, August 18 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 6:05 p.m.
- Appearance by Birdzerk presented by Belterra
- Big Kahuna Backyard Bash on Overlook Grill and Patio: $3 cheeseburgers and $3 Land Shark and Bud Light Lime (14 oz.) until the end of the 7th inning; Buddy Bat autograph signing from 5 to 5:30 p.m.; Face painting from 5 to 6 p.m.; Karaoke with 102.3 The MAX FM from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 2:05 p.m.
- 2012 Bats Pre-Game Autograph session with players and coaches - from 12:50 to 1:30 PM on the field
- Kids Inflatable FunZone: Kid's inflatable play area will be set up in the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m.
- Postgame Kids Run the Bases
Monday, August 20 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.
- Meijer/Pepsi Baseball Bingo
- Meier Monday - $2 off field reserved ticket with Meijer register receipt
Tuesday, August 21 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.
- $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products
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