Opening Day Is Just 169 Days Away
Published on October 27, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
The Toledo Mud Hens have announced that their 2005 season schedule is complete. The Mud Hens will open the 144-game season on the road in Durham, NC against the Bulls on Thursday, April 7th.
**Toledo's home opener at Fifth Third Field will take place on Friday, April 15th versus the Durham Bulls with the first pitch coming at 5:30 pm. The special start time was determined with several factors in mind:
-Kids will be able to attend without missing school.
-Fans will not need to skip out of work to attend.
-Better group outing opportunity.
-Sets the stage for a pre and post-game party atmosphere in Downtown Toledo.
Hens General Manager Joe Napoli said, "We look forward to taking advantage of this unique Opening Day opportunity, the first ever Friday home opener. The early evening celebration will allow more families to attend what has become an annual tradition in Downtown Toledo."
The opening eight-game home stand versus Durham and Charlotte will be highlighted by fireworks shows on April 16 (Saturday) and April 22 (Friday). The Hens are 118-98 (.546) at home in the three-year history of Fifth Third Field. All three Opening Day games at Fifth Third Field have been standing room only crowds (Opening Day 2004 was a Fifth Third Field record crowd of 12,250). Individual tickets will go on sale later this year.
The 2005 season will feature four (4) School Day Celebration games (10,000 tickets have already been sold). Each of those games will start at 10:30 a.m. and will take place on Wednesday, May 4 vs. Indianapolis; Wednesday, May 18 vs. Syracuse; Thursday, May 19 vs. Syracuse, and Tuesday, May 24 vs. Rochester.
Below is a partial list of the entertainment acts and special events for the 2005 season. For a complete list of promotions, log on to www.mudhens.com.
* 27 fireworks shows (including Independence Day celebration on July 3)
* Two (2) appearances by the Blues Brothers on July 21 & August 18
* Two (2) appearances by Rockin' Ray & Skyy Dogs USA on June 9 & August 11
* Two (2) appearances by Myron Noodleman on May 20 & July 14
* Two (2) appearances by the Zooperstars! on June 30 & August 4
* Six (6) Boy Scout Sleepovers on May 21, May 28, June 10, June 24, June 25, and July 16
* Two (2) Girl Scout Sleepovers on June 11 & July 15
* Thirteen (13) Sunday games where kids run the bases post-game and two players will sign autographs pre-game.
*Appearances by cartoon characters Snagglepuss (May 1), Fred Flinstone (May 8), Cow & Chicken (May 22), Droopy Dog (May 29), Scooby Doo (June 12), Huckleberry Hound (June 26), Space Ghost (July 3), Dora The Explorer (July 17), Spongebob (July 31), Johnny Bravo (August 14), Yogi Bear (August 28), and Dexter (September 4)
Full and partial season ticket plans for the 2005 season are on sale now. Fans can purchase season ticket packages by calling the Hens at 419-725-HENS.
The entire 2005 schedule is attached on page two of this release. Game times for road games are not yet available.
A printable 2005 schedule is also available online at www.mudhens.com.
International League Stories from October 27, 2004
- Opening Day Is Just 169 Days Away - Toledo Mud Hens
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