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M-Braves Homestand Highlights August 8-12

Published on August 6, 2012 under Southern League (SL1)
Mississippi Braves News Release


The Mississippi Braves are the Double-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Tickets for the 2012 season are available online, at the Trustmark Park Box Office, or by calling 888-BRAVES4. Fans can listen live to all games locally on WYAB 103.9 FM or tune in online. For the latest news, game updates, special promotions and more, visit mississippibraves.com, facebook.com/mbraves, and twitter.com/mbraves.

v:* M-Braves Homestand Highlights August 8-12

Mississippi Braves Homestand Highlights

vs Birmingham Barons August 8-12

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 6, 2012

The Mississippi Braves return to Trustmark Park for a five-game series versus the Birmingham Barons on Wednesday, August 8. During the series, join the team in a plethora of excitement on and off the field. Many great promotions are taking place for fans of all ages at Trustmark Park!

Wednesday, August 8

M-Braves vs. Birmingham @ 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM.

- Facebook Offer: Like the M-Braves official Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/mbraves) and claim tonight's special offer.

Thursday, August 9

M-Braves vs. Birmingham @ 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM.

- Bike Night: All Bikers and members of the Military may purchase Field Level seats for only $5.00. Bikers are encouraged to park in the blocked off area in the North Parking Lot. All bikers with a valid game ticket can participate in a pre-game drive around the warning track at a designated time as directed by Mississippi Braves staff members.

- Thirsty Thursday sponsored by Direct Auto Insurance.

Friday, August 10

M-Braves vs. Birmingham @ 7:00 PM. Gates open at 6:00 PM.

- Boy Scouts of America Choctaw Area Council Night

- Friday Night Fireworks

Tonight's game compliments of MIX 98.

Saturday, August 11

M-Braves vs. Birmingham @ 6:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM.

- LiveSTRONG Night: The LiveSTRONG Foundation will be in attendance handing out 5,000 hand fans as well as a limited number of LiveSTRONG wristbands to fans. There will be a LiveSTRONG table set up with more information about the LiveSTRONG Foundation. The LiveSTRONG Foundation is asking fans to wear yellow to the game to show their support for all Mississippians and their families affected by cancer.

- Fan Appreciation Night: Admission to the game will be $5, hot dogs and 16 oz. fountain drinks will be $1 each, and MassMutual Insurance Fun Zone inflatable use will be free for children. Plus, thousands of dollars in prizes will be given out all night, along with a free grab bag gift to the first 1,500 fans through the gates.

- Fireworks show following tonight's game

- Appearances by Marvel Characters Spider-man and Iron Man

Tonight's game compliments of Patty Peck Honda, Miss 103, Oldies 105.1, Z106.7, 95.5 Hallelujah FM, & 620 The Score.

Sunday, August 12

M-Braves vs. Birmingham @ 5:00 PM. Gates open at 4:00 PM.

- Bark in the Park: Any fan that brings their dog to the stadium (must be on a leash) can pay $2 additional to bring their dog in with them to watch the game from the Long Electric Picnic Pavilion.

- CARA Awareness Night

- Dick's Sporting Goods FamilyFest Sunday

- Kids Run the Bases sponsored by Mississippi Children's Museum

Weekly Promotions

Mondays

- Make a Difference Monday sponsored by Shoe Choo Train and Yogi on the Lake-Jellystone Park: Stop by Shoe Choo Train (5352 Hwy 25, #100A, Flowood) or Yogi on the Lake-Jellystone Park (113 Campground Rd, Pelahatchie) to register for your chance to win tickets to a Monday night Mississippi Braves home game.

Thursdays

- Thirsty Thursday sponsored by Direct Auto Insurance: 16 oz. fountain drinks and 16 oz. domestic draft beer will be $1.00 each.

Fridays

- Friday Night Fireworks: The fireworks show will begin following the game.

Sundays

- Dick's Sporting Goods FamilyFest Sunday: 4 Dugout level seats, 4 hot dogs or hamburgers, 4 16 oz. soft drinks, 4 bags of peanuts or cracker jacks, 4 M-Braves baseball caps, 2 game programs, and free fun zone wristbands for children. ALL FOR ONLY $52.00 (regular price would be $153.00-a savings of $101.00). Additional tickets with all of the extras may be purchased for $15.00 each. These family packages must be bought at the Trustmark Park Ticket Office, but can be bought in advance or at the gate. During a pre-determined inning, that inning would be designated as the Dick's Sporting Goods Inning. If the Braves score at least one run during that inning, one lucky fan will receive a FREE prize pack from the Braves. Regardless of whether a run is scored or not, Dick's discount cards will be distributed to all fans in attendance.

- Kids Run the Bases sponsored by Mississippi Children's Museum: Kids 14 & under will have the opportunity to run the bases following that afternoon's game compliments of Mississippi Children's Museum.

- Krazy Karaoke: Join us on the stage by the Main Entrance during pregame as selected fans show off their talents with Krazy Karaoke. The Main Entrance will open early at 2:45 PM for 5:00 PM games. (Except August 12)

Sunday-Wednesday Ticket Offer

- Kangaroo/Braves Combo: Purchase 2 six packs of any Coca-Cola product at any of the 38 Pantry/Kangaroo Stores between Pearl and Yazoo City, Mississippi, bring your receipt to the Trustmark Park Box Office, and receive $3.00 off per ticket for any Dugout or Field Level seat to any Sunday through Wednesday home game.

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