FSL1 Bradenton Marauders

Marauders Start Homestand

Published on May 28, 2013 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Bradenton Marauders News Release


Bradenton, Fla. - The Marauders play at McKechnie Field 10 times in the next 12 days. The long stretch of games includes eight straight games from Friday, May 31 through Friday, June 7. Week night and Saturday games start at 6:30 p.m. The games on Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 9 start at 1:00 p.m. Gates open one hour before all games.

Wednesday, May 29 is Cheney Brothers Buyout Night. The Marauders host the Fort Myers Miracle. Free ticket vouchers are available to be printed online at www.BradentonMarauders.com. Vouchers can be redeemed for a free grandstand, left field bleacher, or boardwalk ticket. For $2 per ticket, fans can upgrade their seat while supplies last.

Friday, May 31 is Halfway to Halloween. The Marauders open a three-game series against the Jupiter Hammerheads. There will be vender tables for trick or treating set up around the ballpark. The game is also a Happy Hour Friday presented by Pier 22 Restaurant. Between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. there will be 500 free hot dogs given away at the outfield concessions stand and $1 sodas and domestic draft beers from Kayem and Cheney Brothers at the Kona Bar built by NDC Construction and the Yuengling Plaza Bar. After the game, Zombie University takes the stage on the right field boardwalk for the latest installment in the Marauders Concert Series.

Dogs are welcome at Halfway to Halloween as part of the Marauders Bark in the Park series. There will be a dog costume contest to determine the best dressed pup. A pooch pass costs $2, which is donated to the Humane Society of Manatee County.

Saturday, June 1 is Turn Back the Clock Night presented by Yuengling Brewing Company. The Marauders will celebrate McKechnie Field's 90th birthday by donning Bradenton Growers uniforms. The Growers were the first team to call McKechnie Field its home. Fans can enjoy Yuengling specials throughout the game.

June 1 will also be Disability Awareness Night. Local organizations supporting people with disabilities will be onsite. Marauder players will have a pre-game meet and greet with children and adults with disabilities at 5:45 p.m.

Sunday, June 2 is a Wendy's Family Fun Sunday. All tickets are only $1 and regular-size Kayem hot dogs cost just $1. Tickets must be purchased at the McKechnie Field ticket office in order to receive the $1 pricing. After all Sunday games, children 13 and younger can run the bases in the Kids Fun Run presented by Mosaic.

The Sunday Edition of the Bradenton Herald will feature a coupon to buy two tickets for the price of one for the game on Tuesday, June 4. This two-for-one coupon is available the Sunday before each Tuesday home game.

Monday, June 3 is a Silverauders Night presented by Humana. The Marauders open a four game series against the Daytona Cubs. Fans age 60 and older can join the Silverauders club for $30 and receive a free game ticket, free meal voucher, and a postgame Seniors Stroll around the bases at every Monday game. Monday games also feature Baseball Bingo presented by Jersey Mike's Subs and Precision Litho Service.

Tuesday, June 4 is a First Mates Kids Club Night, so be prepared for another round of Baseball Bingo presented by Jersey Mike's Subs and Precision Litho Service. Children 13 and younger can also participate in the Kids Fun Run presented by Mosaic.

The series against the Cubs continues on Wednesday, June 5 and concludes on Thursday, June 6. Thursday is Golf Giveaway Night. Fans will have the opportunity to win free rounds of golf at several great local courses. It's a Thirsty Thursday presented by Budweiser, so sodas and select draft beers will cost $1 all around the ballpark. After the game there will be a post-game DJ at the Kona Bar Built by NDC Construction.

The Marauders host the Miracle on Friday, June 7. In addition to being a Happy Hour Friday presented by Pier 22 Restaurant, the game is also Public Safety Night and Health and Fitness Night. Local venders promoting health and fitness services will be at the ballpark. After the game, the Bradenton Fire Department and Bradenton Police Department take the field for an intense softball showdown.

Sunday, June 9 is a Wendy's Family Fun Sunday. It is the Marauders final home game before the All Star Break.

The McKechnie Field ticket office is open on non-game days from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday-Friday and closed on weekend non-game days. On Monday-Saturday game days, the ticket office opens at 1:00 p.m. and closes at the conclusion of the game. On Sunday game days and special games with 10 a.m. start times, the ticket office opens two hours prior to the game.

For more information about the Bradenton Marauders, please call 941-747-3031, visit www.BradentonMarauders.com, or email MaraudersInfo@pirates.com.

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