Mud Hens Start Eight-Game Homestand Tonight
May 15, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
Toledo Mud Hens Promotions for May 15-May 22
Tuesday, May 15 ( Scranton, 1st pitch at 6:30 p.m. - Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - The Mud Hens open a four-game series with the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees. The contest between the Hens and the Yankees can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pre-game shows begin at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16 ( Scranton, 1st pitch at 10:30 a.m.. - Gates open at 9 a. m.) - The Hens host Scranton for game two of four at Fifth Third Field. The contest will be the first of our three School Celebration Days that saw more than 24,000 students from NW Ohio/SE Michigan last year. There will also be a pre-game ceremony on field at 10:15 a.m. to announce a $1,000 Helping Hens grant and a $500 Kroger Gift Card to two winning schools. All children in attendance will receive a special Mud Hens school folder on exit. The contest between the Hens and the Yankees can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 10 a.m.
Thursday, May 17 ( Scranton, 1st pitch at 6:30 p.m. - Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - The Hens and Yankees will be back at it in game three of the series and you can enjoy it while getting a free haircut! Great Clips is sponsoring a Charity Cuts night and will be offering free haircuts on the main concourse during the game. Pert Plus and Brut will also be giving out free samples after the game to keep your freshly groomed hair in top shape. The contest between the Hens and the Yankees can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 6 p.m.
Friday, May 18 ( Scranton, 1st pitch at 7 p.m. - Gates open at 6 p.m.) - The Mud Hens and Yankees wrap up their series in Toledo. Fans will want to stick around after the game for postgame fireworks and free sunflower seeds courtesy of BIGS Sunflower Seeds! The contest between the Hens and the Yankees can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, WFOB 1430 AM in Fostoria and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pre-game shows begin at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 ( Syracuse, 1st pitch at 7 p.m. - Gates open at 6 p.m.) - The Hens and Chiefs open a four-game series at Fifth Third Field! Earlier in the day, the Hens are hosting a Children's One-Day Baseball Camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spots are still available and you can sign up at www.mudhens.com/camps . This is also a special day for our game plan holders who will have the opportunity for exclusive autographs from their favorite Hens! The Hens will also recognize local law enforcement officers. Fans will want to stick around afterwards for post-game fireworks! The contest can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 20 (Syracuse, 1st pitch at 2 p.m. - Gates open at 1 p.m.) - The Hens and Syracuse will play game two of their series at Fifth Third Field on Kid's Day! All children 12 and under are invited to run the bases like their favorite Mud Hen players following the game. The line starts between sections 115 and 116. Mud Hen players will also be available before the game for free autographs! Two of your favorite players will be available above section 119 on the main concourse from 1:15-1:45. Ben 10: Ultimate Alien will also be making an appearance. The contest between the Hens and Chiefs can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 1:30 p.m.
Monday, May 21 (Syracuse, 1st pitch at 10:30 a.m. - Gates open at 9 a.m.) - The Hens and Syracuse face off in game three of the series on the second School Celebration Day this season. Students all around the area are welcome to Fifth Third Field to watch the Hens take on the Chiefs. There will also be a pre-game ceremony on field at 10:15 a.m. to announce a $1,000 Helping Hens grant and a $500 Kroger Gift Card to two winning schools. All children in attendance will receive a special Mud Hens school folder on exit. The contest between the Hens and Chiefs can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22 (Syracuse, 1st pitch at 10:30 a.m. - Gates open at 9 a.m.) - The Mud Hens and Chiefs conclude their series in Toledo on the final School Celebration Day of the season. Students all around the area will be attending the game starting at a special early time. Imagination Station will be conducting on-field science experiments from 9:20 a.m. to 10 a.m. Today will be the final pre-game ceremony to announce a $1,000 Helping Hens grant and a $500 Kroger Gift Card to two winning schools. All children in attendance will receive a special Mud Hens school folder on exit. The contest between can be heard live on Fox Sports Radio 1230, WCWA, and seen live on BCSN. Both the radio and television pregame shows begin at 10 a.m.
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