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P-Nats To Play In Futures At Fenway

Published on April 23, 2010 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Potomac Nationals News Release


The Potomac Nationals will face the Salem Red Sox in the second game of a minor league doubleheader at Fenway Park on July 10. The P-Nats will make their first appearance in the fifth-annual Futures at Fenway presented by Comcast.

P-Nats fans can purchase tickets in the infield grandstand section for just $20. There will also be a buffet and ballpark tour for $20. For more information or to purchase tickets for the game, buffet and tour, call Shawna Hook at 703-590-2311 Ext. 212.

The Colonnade hotel is also offering a special group rate just for Potomac Nationals fans. For just $149 per night, P-Nats fans can stay at the Boston luxury boutique hotel, located less than a mile from Fenway Park. Just call 617-424-7000 or 1-800-962-3030 and ask for the "Futures at Fenway" special rate. Fans can also visit colonnadehotel.com and enter the group code FUG09A, or by simply clicking the above link.

"As always our goal was to provide an affordable, fun experience for our fans and The Colonnade has been able to help make that happen for us," said Potomac Nationals Vice President/General Manager Jonathan Griffith. "This is really a rare opportunity to see the hometown P-Nats play on a much larger stage."

In part one of the doubleheader on July 10, Boston's Class-A affiliate, the Lowell Spinners, will take on the Jamestown Jammers (Florida) at 12:05 p.m. Class-A Advanced Potomac and Salem will square off in the second game of the doubleheader.

"It's a wonderful opportunity for our players to play at such a fantastic ballpark as Fenway," Griffith said. "We're especially excited for (Potomac Nationals Chairman and CEO) Art (Silber) to take his place in the first base coach's box at Fenway."

Similar to the four previous events, family-friendly ticket and concession prices along with kid-friendly activities will highlight this day of minor league fun at "America's Most Beloved Ballpark." The games in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 were played in front of capacity crowds eager to see baseball's stars of tomorrow.

Kids attending the event will be selected randomly throughout the day to participate in a number of exciting activities including mascot races and other on-field activities. Additionally, youngsters will be able to get autographs from the players during special autograph sessions scheduled on the stadium concourse.

Tickets will be available for fans to sit in ballpark locations many have never before had the chance to enjoy, such as the Green Monster Seats, Right Field Roof Deck, Dugout Seats, the EMC Club and the State Street Pavilion Club. Prices start as low as $5 for Upper Bleachers and range up to just $30 for Green Monster Seats, Dugout Seats, the EMC Club and the State Street Pavilion Club. In addition, discounted concession items will be available for fans attending Futures at Fenway.

Tickets are now on sale. Visit RedSox.com or by call (877) REDSOX-9 to purchase tickets. Fans with disabilities may also call (877) REDSOX-9 to purchase accessible seating (while supplies last). The Red Sox' TTY number for hearing-impaired fans is (617) 226-6644.

Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino approached the Red Sox four years ago with the idea to host minor league games at Fenway Park.

"Events like Futures at Fenway reflect the team's commitment to creating opportunities for more fans to experience America's Most Beloved Ballpark," said Red Sox President/CEO Larry Lucchino. "Thanks to the suggestion of Mayor Menino, and the family-friendly ticket prices, many of our fans enjoy a relaxing day of minor league fun at Fenway where they see the franchise's future stars in action."

Although records are incomplete, the games in 2006 are believed to be the first minor league games played at Fenway Park since the 1977 Eastern League All-Star Game. The last known regular season minor league game played at Fenway had been a 1966 Eastern League contest between Pittsfield (Red Sox) and Pawtucket (Indians).

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