Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights: May 26 - June 4, 2012
May 24, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Louisville Bats News Release
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will begin their third homestand of the 2012 season Saturday, May 26 at 6:05 p.m. at Louisville Slugger Field against the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Bats will play two against the Indians before welcoming the Syracuse Chiefs and Durham Bulls to Louisville Slugger Field for four games apiece. The Chiefs and Bulls are the Triple-A affiliates of the Washington Nationals and Tampa Bay Rays, respectively.
The Memorial Day game on Monday, May 28 will serve as the Bats' Military Appreciation Day. All military personnel, active and discharged, and their immediate family members showing proper military ID will be granted a free field reserved ticket to the game.
An appearance by Breakin' BBoy McCoy on Saturday highlights the 10-game homestand's first weekend, followed by Memorial Day Eve Fireworks on Sunday, May 27 and Military Appreciation Day. There will be a Budweiser Game Time Happy Hour on Thursday, May 31 beginning at 6 p.m.
The homestand's second weekend features an appearance by The Anton Brothers on Saturday, June 2; an appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog on Sunday, June 3 and our final Dog Day on Monday, June 4.
Saturday, May 26 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 6:05 p.m.
Joey Votto / Josh Hamilton Bobblehead Giveaway (first 2,000 fans)Appearance by Breakin' BBoy McCoy presented by Kindred HealthcareBig 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; Karaoke with 102.3 The MAX FM from 5 to 8 p.m.WAY-FM Night: For $11, fans will receive a seat, hot dog, drink and will be supporting the ministry of WAY-FM
Sunday, May 27 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 6:05 p.m.
Memorial Day Eve FireworksKids Inflatable FunZone
Monday, May 28 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 4:05 p.m.
Military Appreciation Day presented by GE: Free admission to those who have served our country with proper IDMeijer Baseball Bingo presented by Meijer and PepsiPostgame Kids Run the Bases
Tuesday, May 29 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 11:05 a.m.
Education Day presented by Humana$1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products presented by Meijer and Pepsi
Wednesday, May 30 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 7:05 p.m.
Ladies' Night presented by Sun Tan City
Thursday, May 31 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 7:05 p.m.
Budweiser Game Time Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30 to 7 p.m.Live music by Timmy and Sharfe from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Friday, June 1 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 7:05 p.m.
Fireworks presented by McDonald'sAsthma Screening on Main Concourse presented by Family Allergy & Asthma
Saturday, June 2 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 6:05 p.m.
Water Bottle Giveaway (first 2,000 fans) presented by PepsiAppearance by The Anton Brothers presented by WindstreamBig 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; Karaoke with 102.3 The MAX FM from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sunday, June 3 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 2:05 p.m.
Appearance by Jake the Diamond Dog presented by PNC Bank Kids Inflatable FunZone: Kid's inflatable play area will be set up in the Hall of Fame Pavilion from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Postgame Kids Run the Bases
Monday, June 4 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 7:05 p.m.
Dog DayMeijer Baseball Bingo presented by Meijer and Pepsi
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