Muckdogs Return Home on Tuesday for Six Straight
Published on August 7, 2009 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Batavia Muckdogs News Release
Batavia, NY - The Muckdogs start a three-game series beginning on Tuesday, August 11th through Thursday, August 13th with the Vermont Lake Monsters, an affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Game times begin at 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m.
Tuesday evening is Super Hero Night. Join the Muckdogs staff and dress up as your favorite Super Hero. It is also a Free Dog Night presented by Zweigle's. The first 200 fans through the gates receive a free hot dog courtesy of Zweigle's. Also on Tuesday, KRAFT Singles presents KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets. Fans can bring a KRAFT Singles wrapper to the Muckdogs box office for a buy one get one ticket courtesy of KRAFT Singles. Visit kraftsingles.com for more details. Also on Tuesday, Muckdogs players Niko Vasquez and Beau Riportella will be signing autographs at Applebee's in Batavia from Noon to 1 p.m.
The second game of the first series is Wednesday, August 12th, at 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Wednesday night is a Family Four Pack Night. Fans can purchase four general admission tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a 2009 program for only $30.
For your further enjoyment on Wednesday, there will be the first ever Belly Busters Night. Belly Busters features an eating contest between 10 lucky contestants. Fans can sign up at the Muckdogs concession stand on Tuesday or by emailing tsick@muckdogs.com. Starting in the 2nd inning, each contestant will attempt to eat a food item during that inning. Food items will start out relatively harmless and become progressively more challenging to the palate. Whoever is left at the end of the game, will be crowned Belly Buster King or Queen and will receive a prize pack from the Muckdogs.
Prize pack includes:
A Baseball autographed by the 2009 Muckdogs
$20 gift certificate to Alex's Place in Batavia
2 golf passes to Brockport Country Club
2 golf passes to Silver Lake Country Club
4 free tickets to a future Muckdogs game
A Muckdogs T-shirt
Round three of the series with Vermont will be on Thursday, August 13th at 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Thursday evening's promotions will include a Knot Hole Game presented by Turnbull Heating & Air. Knot Hold Gang members can purchase a General Admission ticket for $2.00 and Knot Hole Gang parents can receive a $1.00 off their tickets. The Kiwanis Club of Batavia will also be hosting their annual Bike Raffle, with a bike given to one lucky girl and boy.
Beginning on Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th, the Muckdogs start a three-game series with the Staten Island Yankees, a New York Yankees affiliate. Games on Friday and Saturday are at 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Sunday's game time is 5:05 p.m. with gates opening at 4 p.m.
The Friday Night fireworks are back for another spectacular show on Friday, August 14th, along with Launch-a-Ball presented by Hillside Family of Agencies. Fans can purchase numbered tennis balls for $1 with the proceeds going to Hillside Family of Agencies. Following the game, fans will then attempt to throw those tennis balls into inflated pools on the field. Each ball that successfully lands in a pool will automatically enter that fan into a chance to win the grand prize, a night in a suite at a Red Wings game next season.
Round two of the series with Staten Island is Saturday, August 15th at 7:05 p.m. The "Rock the Ballpark" pre-game concert series returns. This pregame concert features Papa and Mama Root and is presented by Tim Horton's of Batavia and New Buffalo Impact. Papa and Mama Root play jukebox favorites from the 50's and 60's, as well as their own original recordings. Saturday also features the annual Team Photo Giveaway for the first 500 fans through the gate courtesy of LP Graphics.
The Muckdogs finish up their three-game set on Sunday, August 16th at 5:05 p.m. with the gates opening at 4 p.m. That night is post-game run the bases with Homer, as well as Homer's Birthday Bash. Local mascots will be on hand to help celebrate this special occasion and the first 300 fans will receive an ice cream novelty.
For tickets call the Muckdogs box office at (585) 343-5454 x1005.
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