
Patriotic Homestand Concludes Today
Published on July 3, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
Reading, PA - Highlighted by four fantastic fireworks shows, including the biggest two of the year (July 2 and July 3), the 4th Annual Wing Festival, the 8th Annual Beer Tasting at the Pool, a Crazy Hot Dog Vendor and Superhero Autograph Party, and more, the patriotic four-game homestand, which blasted-off on Thursday, June 30 at America's Classic Ballpark, is the best way to celebrate Independence Day weekend.
Tickets are available, and fans can call 610-370-BALL, log-on to www.readingphillies.com, or stop by the brand-new R-Phils ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium to purchase tickets.
On Sunday, in the finale of the four-game series with Richmond, the R-Phils will host the pre-Fourth of July celebration with a patriotic day at America's Classic Ballpark. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m., and VIST Financial Plaza gates are set to open at 4:30 p.m. Fans 21-years-old and over can enjoy Happy Hour (4:30 - 5:30 p.m.), thanks to Miller Lite, and all fans can enjoy a pre-game concert from the Uptown Band for 90 minutes (4:30 - 6:00 p.m.).
Each Sunday, Redner's R-Phils Kids Club members receive a free ticket to the game, and this Sunday, they can take enjoy a special Crazy Hot Dog and Superhero Meet and Greet Autograph Party, beginning at 4:30 p.m., thanks to Redner's Warehouse Markets, Kellogg's, Reading Eagle, and 69 News Berks Edition.
Also, each Sunday this season, the R-Phils present Flat Screens and Bicycles, courtesy of Red Robin and Maidencreek TV & Appliance. Every fan that enters the ballpark on Sundays will receive a free entry form, and during the game two flat screens and three bicycles will be given away to fans.
Great food for the pre-Independence Day celebration is on tap, as fans can enjoy delicious $1 hot dogs, thanks to Berks Packing and Stroehmann's. Sunday's game also feature a post-game Run the Bases, thanks to 69 News Berks Edition. And, what better way to mark the Fourth of July then with the biggest post-game fireworks shows of the season, courtesy of PA Lottery. After the fireworks extravaganza, fans can stick around for another great performance from the Uptown Band, thanks to Yuengling.
Single-game tickets for all remaining home games of the 2011 season are available now and fans can purchase tickets by visiting readingphillies.com, by calling 610-370-BALL, or by stopping by the brand-new ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium. Fans can also add the all-you-can eat Deck Buffet wristband to any order for only $12. Get your R-Phils "Pick 3 Plan" now, and get as many tickets as you want for all Baseballtown All Star Classic Events before they go on sale to anyone else!
Eastern League Stories from July 3, 2011
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- Baysox Take Season Series from Mets - Chesapeake Baysox
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