
Promo Preview: Pigs Home Opener Is Thursday
April 11, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
The IronPigs' home opener is Thursday at 7:05 p.m. as they host the Pawtucket Red Sox at Coca-Cola Park to kick off a six-game homestand. The first homestand of the season includes great giveaways - including an IronPigs vintage bobblehead - and the first Friday Night Fireworks show of the season.
Thursday, April 14 vs. Pawtucket Red Sox at 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Opening Night Fleece Blanket Giveaway: First 3,000 fans 18 and older presented by Service Electric Cable TV & Communications.
Happy Hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.): Enjoy a new two-hour Happy Hour during every Thursday home game in 2016 with $1 hot dogs, $2 domestic drafts and live music.
Friday, April 15 vs. Pawtucket Red Sox at 7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 5:45 p.m.)
Friday Night Fireworks: Don't miss the first Friday Night Fireworks show of the season presented by AT&T immediately following tonight's game.
Jackie Robinson Day and Cap Raffle: The IronPigs will wear commemorative #42 caps in honor of Jackie Robinson and the game-worn caps will be raffled off during tonight's game with proceeds benefitting IronPigs Charities.
Saturday, April 16 vs. Rochester Red Wings at 6:35 p.m. (Gates open at 5:15 p.m.)
Knit Caps Giveaway: First 3,000 fans 18 and older presented by Broadcom.
IronPigs Charities Community Clubhouse: Make sure to visit the Community Clubhouse table on the main concourse to enter to win IronPigs game-worn memorabilia. All proceeds benefit IronPigs Charities.
Dance Team Night: Tonight's game features pre-game on-field dance performances as part of the Dance Team Night festivities.
Sunday, April 17 vs. Rochester Red Wings at 1:35 p.m. (Gates open at 12:15 p.m.
TD Bank Dog Day: Fans are encouraged to bring their dog to the park to celebrate the first dog day of the season at Coca-Cola Park. Fans can purchase tickets for their four-legged companions for just $1 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting a non-profit organization. Fans can receive complimentary admission for all six Dog Days in 2016 by signing up for the brand-new "Pawparazzi" Dog Club which also includes a limited-edition Pawparazzi Handkerchief, a Pawparazzi Food Scooper, a post-game walk with your dog around the bases and more. Fans that are planning on bringing their canine must purchase a General Admission ticket and will only have access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area. We ask that those with four paws also adhere to the following guidelines:
All potty breaks must be cleaned up by your owner.
Please mind your manners. Out of control dogs may be asked to leave Coca-Cola Park.
Cheering for the IronPigs is allowed, but barking should be kept at a minimum.
You must be kept on a leash by your owner.
Kickball Giveaway: First 1,500 kids 17 and under presented by Adams Outdoor Advertising
Socks, Underwear and Toiletries Drive: IronPigs Charities and Sixth Street Shelter are hosting a socks, underwear and toiletries drive. Bring any new and packaged items and receive a raffle ticket (per item) for a chance to win great IronPigs memorabilia and other prizes. All items collected during the one day drive will be distributed to the Sixth Street Shelter.
Monday, April 18 vs. Syracuse Chiefs at 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 5:45 p.m.)
Dollar Dog Night: Don't miss the first Berks Foods Dollar Dog Night featuring $1 hot dogs all game long. Every Monday is a Dollar Dog Night with the exception of May 30 and Sept. 5.
Hockey Night: Make sure to wear your favorite hockey sweater and gear to tonight's game!
Tuesday, April 19 vs. Syracuse Chiefs at 7:05 p.m. (gates open at 5:45 p.m.)
IronPigs Vintage Bobblehead: First 3,000 fans 18 and older presented by Toyota.
Dance Team Night: Tonight's game features pre-game on-field dance performances as part of the Dance Team Night festivities.
Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all 2016 IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com/tickets or by calling (610) 841-PIGS (7447).
International League Stories from April 11, 2016
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- Tides Rally from Four back to Win - Norfolk Tides
- Five-Run Fifth Lifts Scranton over PawSox, 6-3 - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Puello Homers, RailRiders Roll - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Former First-Round Picks Set to Face Red Wings Tuesday - Rochester Red Wings
- IronPigs, Red Wings Postponed on Monday - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bisons Rained out in Syracuse on Monday - Buffalo Bisons
- Monday's Wings Game Postponed Due to Rain - Rochester Red Wings
- Red Wings, IronPigs Postponed Monday - Rochester Red Wings
- Chiefs, Bisons Postponed on Monday - Syracuse Mets
- Louisville at Columbus Postponed - Columbus Clippers
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- UNC vs. USC Baseball Game at BB&T Ballpark Moved to April 13 - Charlotte Knights
- SWB Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Columbus Clippers Announce Television Schedule - Columbus Clippers
- Blue Jays Hall of Famer Robeto Alomar to Throw Ceremonial First Pitch at Bisons Home Opener Thursday - Buffalo Bisons
- Promo Preview: Pigs Home Opener Is Thursday - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Syracuse Chiefs' Homestand Highlights - April 11th-13th - Syracuse Mets
- Clippers Announce Make-Up Dates - Columbus Clippers
- Richie Shaffer Named International League Batter of the Week - Durham Bulls
- International League Names Players of the Week - IL1
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