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Pensacola Blue Wahoos Homestand Highlights - August 12th - August

August 11, 2014 - Southern League (SL1)
Pensacola Blue Wahoos News Release


Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Cincinnati Reds) vs. Mobile BayBears (Arizona Diamondbacks)

Three to Watch on the Mobile BayBears:

#34 Archie Bradley, RHP

Archie Bradley is the top prospect in the Diamondbacks' system and the top pitching prospect in all of baseball. Bradley began his season in Triple-A Reno, but was sidelined in late April due to an elbow injury. The righty went 2-1 in July and posted a 4.20 ERA. The Wahoos roughed up Bradley back on July 25th; he lasted 2.2 innings and allowed seven runs on five hits, including a grand slam from RHP Michael Lorenzen.

#43 Aaron Blair, RHP

Aaron Blair is the fifth best prospect in the Diamondbacks' organization and has put together a spectacular 2014 season. Blair's 150 strikeouts are second in all of Minor League baseball. In his first Double-A start, he earned the win and notched nine strikeouts against the Blue Wahoos back on July 21st. Blair played at Marshall and became their highest draft pick ever in 2013 (1st round). He's a big-bodied innings eater who pitches off his fastball, which has nice sinking action at 95 mph.

#7 Jimmie Sherfy, RHP

Jimmie Sherfy has struggled out of the bullpen this season for the BayBears, but is the Diamondbacks' 15th best prospect according to Baseball America. Sherfy was the closer for Oregon back in college and was selected in the 10th round of the 2013 draft after his junior season. The right-hander is only 5-10, but his funky delivery allows his fastball to sit around 95-96 mph.

Bubba Watson Returns: Bubba Watson will make an appearance at Tuesday's game to kick off the team's five-game homestand. Watson will sign autographs during the 3rd inning. Fans are limited to one autograph as time permits.

What's Cookin': The 'Battle of the Bay Triple Play' is the featured dish this homestand. It features three different sliders, representing three distinct flavors:

Pensacola Blue Wahoos - Mini Heater Burger SliderMobile BayBears - Fried Oyster Slider with Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato & PickleArizona Diamondbacks - Southwestern Slider featuring Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw

The 'Battle of the Bay Triple Play' is served with French Fries and available at both concession stands for $12.

Featured Merchandise : This year's fashion's hats by New Era are finally in stock and include everything from bright neon colors to more subdued simple designs. The hats are available at the Bait & Tackle Team Store and online.

The Blue Wahoos and the Mobile BayBears will square off in the Bay-to-Bay Series. This is the second time the BayBears have traveled to Pensacola and this is the final matchup between these two teams in 2014. The two teams play for the golden plate of oysters traveling trophy. The BayBears currently lead the season series eight games to seven. The Wahoos would take the season series if they can win four of five games in the series.

Tuesday, August 12th - BayBears vs. Blue Wahoos, 6:30 p.m.

Fireworks Extravaganza - Tuesday night fireworks are back! The final Tuesday fireworks show is on August 26th. The postgame fireworks are presented by Retirement Planners. Team Tuesday - Fans are encouraged to come early for a complimentary pregame autograph session by select Blue Wahoos players. The autograph session begins at 5:40 p.m.

Wednesday, August 13th - BayBears vs. Blue Wahoos, 6:30 p.m.

Blue Out for Prostate Cancer Awareness - Fans are encouraged to wear blue for prostate cancer awareness. Also, Woodlands Medical Specialists will be onsite in the ballpark's First Aid room during the Blue game to provide free, Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screenings for men age 45 - 69. First Pitch - Shereen Sammonds Kinder will throw out one of the game's ceremonial first pitches. Shereen is from Pensacola and an Escambia High School and University of South Alabama alum. She worked for Nashville Network, was the General Manger for Orlando Cubs, was on the Atlanta Olympic Games Committee and was General Manager for the Silver Bullets, a women's baseball team. Hi-Chew Wednesday - Every Wednesday enjoy games, prizes and a postgame Kids Run the Bases presented by Hi-Chew. Women's Club Event - The Bella Blue/ Gulf Winds/ Woodlands Women's Club members will move and groove at the Zumba Fitness Party at the amphitheater overlooking the bay at 4:30 p.m. Ladies can sign up for the Women's Club at BlueWahoos.com.

Thursday, August 14th - BayBears vs. Blue Wahoos, 6:30 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday and Wahoos Waddle - Take part in the Wahoos Waddle, a concourse crawl, featuring drink specials and Thirsty Thursday exclusive deals: $2 drafts at concession stands, 2-for-$6 domestic bottles and $1 canned sodas. Thirsty Thursday is presented by Seville Quarter. National Aviation Day - The team salutes 100 years of NAS Pensacola. WFGX-TV - Thursday's game will be broadcast live on WFGX-TV.

Friday, August 15th - BayBears vs. Blue Wahoos, 6:30 p.m.

Lunchbox Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Blue Wahoos Lunch Box courtesy of Hill-Kelly Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram.

Saturday, August 16th - BayBears vs. Blue Wahoos, 6:30 p.m

Fireworks Extravaganza - A choreographed fireworks show will follow the game. The fireworks show is presented by Dlux Printing. Homerun for Life - Once a month the Blue Wahoos and Sacred Heart Hospital honor a local hero who is need of a smile and a stadium full of cheers. This month's honoree is Marcia Brown of Crestview. Marcia just completed her last round of chemotherapy yesterday, 21 months after her diagnosis of Liver Cancer. She now waits for a CT scan to see her next step in the fight against Liver Cancer. The staff at Sacred Heart are all glad she came to Pensacola for a second opinion and a new outlook on battling the disease. During an inning break, Marcia will circle the bases and get high fives from all the Blue Wahoos and Braves players and Kazoo. Elvis Night - Grab your blue suede shoes for this evening's tribute to the legendary Elvis Presley. WFGX-TV - Saturday's game will be broadcast live on WFGX-TV.

Fans can listen to every Blue Wahoos game on 1450 ESPN Pensacola or 101.1 FM.

The Pensacola Blue Wahoos are the Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. During the first two years of operation, the Blue Wahoos were awarded Best Minor League Experience, Southern League Community Service Award, Groundskeeper of the Year, Ballpark of the Year, Executive of the Year and Organization of the year. Fans may purchase tickets for the 2014 season by calling the box office at (850) 934-8444 or in person at the Hill-Kelly Dodge Pick Up Window. Follow the Blue Wahoos at bluewahoos.com, facebook.com/PensacolaBlueWahoos, and twitter.com/BlueWahoosBBall.

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