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Padres Play Final Five Dates of 2011 at Kino Stadium, Lute Olson Visits Padres on Thursday

August 24, 2011 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Tucson Padres News Release


The Tucson Padres are in their final stages of their 2011 home schedule. The Reno Aces (Arizona Diamondbacks affiliate and the team that left Tucson) are the opponent. It is the final group of home games until the Padres begin the 2012 season on April 5 at Kino Stadium. There have been some recent promotional additions to these dates - see bolded information.

Tucson Padres VP & General Manager Mike Feder said "We want to leave our fans and sponsors with a lasting impression of our first season. These last five days will achieve that possibly producing the biggest weekend of the season!"

Below is a game-by-game list of the promotions during the remaining dates of this homestand:

August 24th: WIENER WEDNESDAY presented by 92.9 The Mountain & MIA 97.1 / SENIORS BASEBALL / BAT FOR THE CURE FUNDRAISER / SOCIAL MEDIA NIGHT - $1.00 hot dogs all night long! The Tucson TOTS Seniors Baseball Team (60 & older) will play in an exhibition game from 5:20 - 6:10. They are the "oldest team in the world". The Padres will also be thanking our "friends" on Social Media Night, 5,062 on Facebook and 1,973 on twitter, with a great discount offer.

August 25th: DOUBLEHEADER (6:00) - BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY presented by KMSB Fox 11, K-HIT, & the Tucson Weekly - beer and soft drinks go on sale for only $1.00 when the gates open at 5:30 pm. The beer special ends at the start of the second game. Designated drivers will get a wristband for complimentary soft drinks. All college students will be admitted for $4.50 with a school ID. We will also have a special guest; Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson will be signing books and U of A items all throughout the first game as well as throwing out the "first pitch" for Game One at 6:00.

August 26th: TUCSON PADRES JERSEY BACKPACK GIVEAWAY / TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT presented by McDonald's, KOLD-TV, KIIM-FM. The first 2,000 kids, ages 6-16, with paid admission will receive a free Tucson Padres Backpack. Gates open at 6:00. The Tucson Padres will honor southern Arizona teachers with a complimentary family ticket on Teacher Appreciation Night for their great dedication and commitment to the youth of our community.

August 27th: TWO GREAT PROMOTIONS IN ONE: FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR presented by Rosemont Copper, KVOA and 93.7 KRQ / PADRES SUN SHADE NIGHT sponsored by CenturyLink- Bring the family as the skies light up above the ballpark for a great show as the Tucson Padres celebrate a great season. Also the first 2,000 adults get a FREE Tucson Padres Sun Shade when they enter the stadium. Gates open at 6:00 pm.

August 28th: 2011 SEASON FINALE / MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT presented by Chase and 104.1 The Truth / SPONSOR SUNDAY / BARK IN THE PARK - This is the last home game of the 2011 Tucson Padres. The Tucson Padres would like to thank the fans and sponsors for their tremendous support this season! Opening Night at Kino Stadium for 2012 is scheduled for Thursday, April 5. As a way of saying thank you, Padres sponsors (program & signage) will be distributing vouchers for a $1 General Admission or $4 Reserved Seat. You can visit www.tucsonpadres.com for a list of sponsor locations. Dogs will be admitted for free with their owners. Fans may sit out on the grass berm in the outfield or in the seats down the foul line with your pet.

For Tucson Padres tickets, call (520) 434-1367, visit www.tucsonpadres.com or visit our box office from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm this week. As always, parking is free for all games at Kino Stadium.

The 2011 regular season ends with an eight game road trip, starting August 29, with four games in Tacoma and then four in Reno.

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