SAL1 Rome Emperors

Opening day for 2005 season announced

Published on October 29, 2004 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Rome Emperors News Release


Rome, GA – The Rome Braves announced today that the 2005 schedule begins at home on April seventh against the Capital City Bombers. "We're looking forward to putting together another great team and we're working hard to provide exciting action throughout the stadium," says Rome General Manager Michael Dunn. The 2005 schedule features five Wednesday special start times of 1pm, plus crowd favorites like the Blues Brothers Act, Zooperstars, and Birdzerk. The Braves will feature three fireworks shows in 2005 along with a Parrot Head Paradise Night and an appearance by the Mayberry Deputy. Additional promotional and giveaway nights are also being planned.

April 7—Opening Night
April 8—Magnetic Schedules
April 9—Post-game Fireworks
April 13—Special 1pm first pitch
April 27—Special 1pm first pitch
May 7—Appearance by the Blues Brothers Act
May 18—Special 1pm first pitch
June 4—Parrot Head Paradise Night
June 11—Appearance by Birdserk!
June 24 – Appearance by the Mayberry Deputy July 4—Post-game Fireworks
July 16—Appearance by Myron Noodleman
July 20—Special 1pm first pitch
August 10—Special 1pm first pitch
August 13—Appearance by ZOOPERSTARS
August 27—Post-game Fireworks

*All dates/events subject to change

All Thursday games—2 for 1 beverages and Post-game music

Season tickets are now available. Single game tickets will go on sale in late February. For information call the ticket hotline at (706) 378-5144. For group outings, birthday parties, team parties, and special functions call the Rome Braves office at (706) 368-9388




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