Ozzie Bobblehead, Bark In The Park, & Doubleheader Highlight Upcoming Homestand
Published on July 28, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release
NASHVILLE â After a 12-game trip, the road-weary Sounds return to the comfy confines of Greer Stadium for a nine-game, eight-day homestand, beginning on Tuesday with the first of five against the Albuquerque Isotopes (AAA-Marlins) and continuing on Saturday with four against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (AAA-Rockies).
The 7:00 p.m. opener on Tuesday features a Twizzlers Two-for-One promotion. Fans who turn in Twizzlers wrapper at the Greer Stadium box office will receive one free ticket when purchasing one ticket of equal or greater value. Additionally, it is an Applebee's Neighbor Night. Fans who purchase two items from the BBQ Fever menu at any Middle Tennessee Applebee's restaurant receive a voucher for two (2) tickets.
Wednesday night's 7:00 contest is ACTeens Buyout Night. The ACTeens group, which consists of over 10,000 teenage girls, has bought out Greer Stadium. Tickets are not available to the general public.
The Sounds and Isotopes will make up an April 10 rainout with a doubleheader on Thursday, with the first of two seven-inning games starting at 5:00 p.m. That night's Thirsty Thursday promotion has been extended, meaning draft beverages will be $1 until the third inning of the second game. It is also a Shedd's Spread Country Crock Pack the Park Night. Fans bringing in a Shedd's Spread Country Crock lid will receive six (6) free "best available seat" tickets.
Friday's 7:00 series finale features a giveaway of Ozzie bobbleheads. The first 2,000 fans through the Greer Stadium gates will receive a bobblehead of Nashville's popular mascot. Friday is also Recycling Night at the ballpark. Fans are encouraged to return old phone books for a chance to win some great prizes, including a hot-air balloon ride. Recycling-related games and activities will be held between innings, and hats will be given away to the first 250 children at the game.
Nashville's series with Colorado Springs begins on Saturday with a 6:00 p.m. game that includes a post-game fireworks show. The game also features the appearance of Guru, the latest mascot to stop by at Greer. It is also Boy Scout Night. Troops will have the opportunity to spend the night on the field following the game then receive breakfast in the morning.
Saturday's game is another Cricket Kick the Phone Habit Night â a night where fans can turn in old home phones for two free tickets. Following the game, fans will have the opportunity to toss phones into a garbage can for a chance at winning a free Cricket phone for a year as well as chances to win prizes like throwing out the first pitch at a future Sounds game and a spot on the best seat in the house, the Cricket Couch. Saturday's game marks the Sounds' fourth Summer Reading Club day. Reading Club participants that have reached their reading goals have the opportunity to see a baseball game and march in a parade on the field during pre-game warm-ups.
Sunday's 6:00 game is for the dogs. It is Bark in the Park night, when pups can join their owners in the general admission seats free of charge. There will be a pre-game dog parade as well as a chance to adopt a canine, courtesy of the Nashville Humane Society. Sunday is also Family Day. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paying adult. Fans will also have a chance to have their Sounds memorabilia signed by their favorite players during a 15-20 minute autograph session, starting at 5:25 p.m. The game is another Shedd's Spread Country Crock Pack the Park Night. Fans bringing in a Shedd's Spread Country Crock lid will receive six (6) free "best available seat" tickets.
Monday's 7:00 game is Hospitality Industry Night. Fans who show proof of working in the hospitality industry will receive a ticket, hot dog, and soda for just $10. It is also another Applebee's Neighbor Night. Fans who purchase two items from the BBQ Fever menu at any Middle Tennessee Applebee' s restaurant receive a voucher for two (2) free tickets. It is also Piggly Wiggly Monday. Fans may exchange a Piggly Wiggly receipt for a free ticket with the purchase of a ticket.
The homestand concludes with Tuesday's 7:00 p.m. game and a Twizzlers Two-for-One promotion. Fans who turn in Twizzlers wrapper at the Greer box office will receive one free ticket when purchasing one ticket of equal or greater value.
Tickets may be purchased by calling the Sounds at (615) 242-4371, ordering through the official team website at www.nashvillesounds.com, or by visiting the Greer Stadium box office, located at 534 Chestnut Street.
NASHVILLE SOUNDS HOMESTAND OVERVIEW
Date Opponent Time Promotion
Tuesday, July 10 Albuquerque 7:00 PM Twizzler 2-for-1/Neighbor Night
Wednesday, July 11 Albuquerque 7:00 PM ACTeens Buyout
Thursday, July 10 Albuquerque 5:00 PM (DH) Thirsty Thursday/Pack the Park Night
Friday, July 11 Albuquerque 7:00 PM Ozzie Bobblehead/Recycle Night
Saturday, July 12 Colorado Springs 6:00 PM Cricket Kick It/Guru/Scouts/Fireworks
Sunday, July 13 Colorado Springs 6:00 PM Bark in Park/Family Day/Autographs
Monday, July 12 Colorado Springs 7:00 PM Piggly Wiggly 2-for-1/Hospitality Night
Tuesday, July 13 Colorado Springs 7:00 PM Twizzler 2-for-1 Night
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