EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

R-Phils Continue Super Homestand Monday

Published on August 27, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
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(Reading, PA) -- The Reading Phillies 2010 season, presented by Pepsi, continues through the final homestand of the season with its super eight-day, nine-game homestand. Headlined by SAVE Gluttony Night, a Tribute to Elvis Night, Back to School Night, a Harley Night doubleheader, the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, spectacular fireworks shows, and more, the final homestand of the season is sure to go out with a bang.

On Monday, August 30, the R-Phils are set to host the New Britain Rock Cats at 7:05 p.m. in the opening game of a four-game series. Monday's game marks the final home series of 2010, and the R-Phils have a special night planned for all who attend. Gluttony Night returns for the final time in 2010 - and perhaps ever, and fans can enjoy unlimited food from 5:00 p.m. until the 7th inning Stretch for just $10.00.

On the last Gluttony Night, which was held on Tuesday, June 1, the average "Glutton" consumed $24.51 worth of food for their $10.00 investment. While everyone loves the typical ballpark food, the R-Phils are pleased to offer all fans that purchase the wristband, unlimited amounts of delicious hotdogs, French fries, pizza, cheeseburgers, funnel cake, ice cream, and fountain drinks (Pepsi products).

For just $10.00 on Gluttony Night, fans can eat, and eat, and well, eat some more! In fact, for just $10.00, fans can purchase a wristband, which will allow them to take advantage of All-You-Can Eat at the Concession Stands until the seventh-inning stretch, thanks to Land Displays 15th Anniv. And Rock Hits Y102. For just $15.00, fans can get a discounted combo ticket, which includes your choice of a Green Reserved or General Admission ticket and the All-You-Can-Eat items.

Food court gates open at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, and Grammy Award-Winning guitarist David Cullen will take the stage for an exciting 90-minute musical performance (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.). Fans 21 and older can enjoy $1.00 off select beers from 5:00-6:00 p.m. for Happy Hour and of course, can eat all the delicious food they want for hours - for just $10.00!

Also on Monday, the R-Phils will hold Fan Appreciation Day, thanks to Rock Hits Y102. The celebration includes a Fan Appreciation entry form for all fans that enter the ballpark. Fans can drop their entry form at any one of 14 prize tables. Each prize table sponsor has provided a prize valued at least $200. Also, 20 adults can sign up at the Y102 prize table during the 5:00 Happy Hour for the pre-game prize toss -- over $3,000 in prizes will be awarded to the 20 lucky adults. And, 100 kids can sign up at the Y102 prize table during the 5:00 Happy Hour for the pre-game Candy Grab sponsored by Promotion in Motion Company featuring Welch's Fruit Snacks, Gummy Sour Sqworms and Gummy Sour Dudes.

Monday's game is also a 4 for $48 Family Night, and fans can get four yellow box seat tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs, and the opportunity to play catch on the field before the 7:05 p.m. contest, thanks to Capital BlueCross. Also, families can take advantage of a $16 Family Night at the Pool, which features a two and a half hour buffet at a poolside picnic table and a visit from a Reading Phillies player, courtesy of the Reading Eagle.

On Tuesday, August 31, the Reading Phillies are set to close out the month of August on a high note, as the team has a special day planned for all who attend the 7:05 p.m. contest. The night is highlighted by the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, and also includes an R-Phils All-Decade Team T-Shirt giveaway to the first 2,500 adults, courtesy of Texstyles Screen Printing and Embroidery, an All-Decade Team Celebration, a pre-game and post-game concert from Pangea Acoustic on the Classic Café stage, Baseball Bingo, and more.

Food court gates open at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, and Pangea Acoustic will take the Classic Café stage for an exciting 90-minute concert (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.). Fans 21 and older can enjoy Happy Hour with $1.00 off select beers (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.).

On Tuesday, FirstEnergy Stadium will once again serve as the site for the 2010 Reading Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, thanks to the Reading Eagle, 830 AM WEEU, and 69 News Berks Edition. This year's inductees include former R-Phils GM and President Chuck Domino, who is currently the Chief Executive Manager of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Richmond Flying Squirrels, former R-Phils starting pitcher Andy Ashby, former R-Phils reliever Toby Borland, former Reading Indians 1B Hal Jones, and Reading baseball pioneer Henry "Ted" Larkin. Domino, Borland, and Ashby are scheduled to appear during the induction ceremony. Bios for all five players can be found online at readingphillies.com.

Also on Tuesday, the R-Phils are set to hold an R-Phils All-Decade Team Celebration, thanks to 830 AM WEEU, and the first 2,500 adults who come out to the game will receive an R-Phils All-Decade Team T-Shirt, courtesy of Texstyles Screen Printing and Embroidery. The stylish shirt features the names of all ten members of the All-Decade Team. Tuesday's game also features the final Baseball Bingo of the season, courtesy of Maidencreek Banquet Hall. Fans can play Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to win some great R-Phils prizes.

Tuesday's contest will also mark the fifth Genesis HealthCare Assisted Living Communities R-Phils Senior Club game, with $3.00 off for all Senior Club members, plus a pre-game question and answer session from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., thanks to Genesis HealthCare Assisted Living Communities. Senior Club members can enter via the Ryan Howard Batting Tunnel Entrance, which will allow them to skip the lines, be the first to get their giveaway items, and then proceed to the Pool Picnic Area for their pre-game chat session. Tuesday's chat session will feature a very special Q & A session with R-Phils GM Scott Hunsicker, who will give fans a sneak peek into the upcoming FirstEnergy Stadium renovations.

On Wednesday, the R-Phils and Rock Cats will do battle in game three, with first-pitch set for 7:05 p.m. Food court gates open at 5:00 p.m. and Kris Kehr and JK will take the Classic Café stage for an exciting 90-minute pre-game concert (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.). Fans 21 and older can enjoy Happy Hour with $1.00 off select beers (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.). The music will continue after the game, as Kris Kehr and JK will take the stage for a post-game concert.

Wednesday is the R-Phils "Back to School" Day and the first 2,000 kids will receive a Back to School Carlos Ruiz Jersey Backpack, thanks to Pepsi. As part of the "Back to School" Day, the R-Phils will ask all fans to help "Fill the Bus with School Supplies for the Reading School District", courtesy of the Reading Phillies, Reading School District, and BCIU. All fans may donate their items in advance or bring their donated items on Wednesday. Any fan that donates school items during this last homestand (before or on September 1st) will receive a free general admission ticket to Wednesday's game. If a family of four donates four school items, then that family will receive 4 general admission tickets. The school bus will be parked in front of the stadium on Wednesday in hopes to pack the bus with school items for students of the Reading School District.

Also on Wednesday evening, fans can bring their pooch to the park, as the R-Phils will hold their final Bark at the Park of the season. For just $16.00, fans can enjoy a 2 1/2 hour All-You-Can-Eat buffet featuring Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Mac and Cheese, Pasta Salad, Potato Salad, Lemonade, Iced Tea and Pepsi Products, at the Reading Eagle Pool Picnic Area. Wednesday's game is also a 4 for $48 Family Night, and fans can get four yellow box seat tickets, four sodas, four hot dogs, and the opportunity to play catch on the field before the 7:05 p.m. contest, thanks to Capital BlueCross.

Wednesday also features the End of the Year Player Awards Ceremony at 6:30 pm. Several awards, including the FirstEnergy Reading Phillies MVP Award will be presented.

On Thursday, in the final home game of the 2010 season, the R-Phils will host the New Britain Rock Cats in a 7:05 p.m. contest. Food court gates open at 5:00 p.m., and Triple Shot will take the Classic Café stage for a thrilling 90-minute pre-game musical performance (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.). Fans 21 and older can enjoy Happy Hour with $1.00 off select beers (5:00 - 6:00 p.m.). After an exciting regular season finish, the R-Phils will cap-off the final game of the season with an amazing post-game fireworks show, courtesy of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association.

Single-game tickets for the final homestand of the 2010 season, presented by Pepsi, are on-sale and can be purchased in-person at FirstEnergy Stadium, by calling (610) 375-8469 or by visiting www.readingphillies.com . Fans can also add the all-you-can-eat Deck Buffet to any ticket for only $11. "Bring the Fam to America's Classic Ballpark.

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