RailCats Home for Eight Games on Final Stretch Run
Published on August 23, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
GARY, Ind. - The Gary SouthShore RailCats return home looking to improve upon a 28-14 record at beautiful U. S. Steel Yard on Tuesday, August 23 for an eight-game homestand featuring awesome promotions all week long in addition to record-setting crowds this weekend! Tickets are on sale now by calling 219.882.2255 and remember parking is always free!
For more information on all the upcoming fun, check out www.railcatsbaseball.com, call (219) 882-2255 to talk to a trained ambassador of FUN or friend Rusty RailCat on Facebook. Great seats are still available all week, and the RailCats are the perfect getaway outing for your business, foundation, social club or just some friends and family. The U. S. Steel Yard Box Office is open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and at 10 a.m. on the weekends when the 'Cats are at home. Don't miss what more than 1.25 million fans have experienced since 2003 with RailCats Baseball!
Here's a look at the RailCats upcoming eight-game homestand:
Tuesday, August 23, 7:10 p.m. - RailCats vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
* GIVEAWAY: Drawstring Backpack Giveaway (1,000 FANS) sponsored by Western Governors University Indiana and the Lakeshore
School's almost out for summer but by this point Back to School fever (for parents anyway) is back in full swing and the RailCats invite you join us to celebrate one of your last days of summer with a special night of America's favorite summer activity! As soon as you walk in the ball park the fun begins, be one of the first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark and get your hands on an extra-cool drawstring backpack courtesy of Western Governors University Indiana and 89.1 FM The Lakeshore. Also don't forget the RailCats are celebrating their Tenth Anniversary Season with a picture giveaway to the first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark, courtesy of Great Lakes Orthopedics!
Wednesday, August 24, 7:10 p.m. - RailCats vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
* DEAL: Wet Your Whistle Wednesday ($2 Draft and Miller Lite) presented by Miller Lite & X-ROCK
* Mini Night The RailCats invite you to join us as we remember the little people and little things that often get overlooked in our world. The 'Cats will feature music from your favorite 'Lil artists including Kim, Bow Wow, and Wayne! Also, every fan over 21 has the privilege to Wet Your Whistle on this Wednesday, presented by Miller Lite and X-Rock 103.9 FM.
Thursday, August 25, 7:10 p.m. - RailCats vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
* One Hit Wonder Night
* Social Media Day - Buy One Get One Tickets when you show RailCats Smartphone App at Ticket Office
Have you downloaded the RailCats mobile app on your Android or IPhone' Well now is the perfect excuse because if you show the RailCats app on your phone at the ticket office on this night, you receive one free ticket for each regularly-priced ticket purchased (valid only for tickets purchased at the ticket office on the day of the game)! Join the RailCats as we celebrate some of the biggest fads and one-hit wonders this country has ever known. Music on this night will be exclusively of the one-hit wonder variety including favorites such as the Baha Men, Sir Mix-a-Lot, the Crash Test Dummies, Chumbawamba, Eifel 65 and many more!
Friday, August 26, 7:10 p.m. RailCats vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
* Myron Noodleman Appearance sponsored by U. S. Steel Gary Works
* Fireworks Friday presented by First Midwest Bank and The Post-Tribune
* Revenge of the Nerds Night
* LIVE: Charles Shaw and the Chicago Rebellion - Diamond Club
You may have seen this hip nerd at another ballpark or numerous times on ESPN highlights. Now, here is your chance to see the hilarious Myron Noodleman LIVE for the first time in Northwest Indiana thanks to U. S. Steel Gary Works! Myron Noodleman will rock the house with routines that fans of all ages will love. Whether he is wildly dancing on the dugout, boogying with the umpires and players, or being the ultimate goofball in the stands, Myron Noodleman is guaranteed to make you laugh! Time has also come for the Revenge of the Nerds at U. S. Steel Yard as pocket protectors, suspenders and calculators take over the ballpark. Jocks beware, nerds and geeks alike have free reign on this night! This Friday's game, like every other this season, features FIREWORKS following the game thanks to our friends at First Midwest Bank and The Post Tribune, so make sure you stick around and don't leave early! Don't forget to check out Charles Shaw and the Chicago Rebellion in the Diamond Club starting after the seventh inning.
Saturday, August 27, 6:10 p.m. RailCats vs. St. Paul Saints
* Blackhawks Night
* APPEARANCE: Dennis Savard, Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador
* GIVEAWAY: Hockey Puck Giveaway (1,000 FANS), Sponsored by NIEMI Associates and the Post-Tribune
* FORD Chicago Stamping Plant Employee Night
Well, mark your calendar for next hockey season as the RailCats honor the 2010 Stanley Cup Champion Chicago Blackhawks as they look to kick off another run towards the cup! What's a Blackhawks Night without a Hawk' Don't worry fans here comes a hawk a mighty Blackhawk, in attendance on this evening will be Dennis Savard, one of the Chicago Blackhawks Ambassadors and a Hockey Hall of Famer. He will visit Northwest Indiana and U. S. Steel Yard to greet and sign autographs for lucky fans! Savard, who was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2000, is one of seven Blackhawks to have their numbers retired. Savard spent 12 of his 17 NHL seasons with the Hawks and amassed 473 career goals in 1,196 career games. In addition to Savard, the first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark on this night will receive a free hockey puck thanks to our friends at NIEMI Associates and the Post-Tribune. Sunday also means kids run the bases after the game but make sure the little ones have their shoes tied!
Sunday, August 28, 2:10 p.m. RailCats vs. St. Paul Saints
* Get Weird Night
* Family Day, Sponsored Times by The Times Media Group
* FORD Chicago Assembly Plant Employee Day! The highlight of this night will be a weird talent contest at U. S. Steel Yard with special prizes going to the fans with the most unique talents. Can you wiggle your ears like Alfalfa' Are you a human calculator' Whatever your talent is, now's your chance to show off to win fabulous prizes! Submit your weird talent to info@railcatsbaseball.com today! Also don't forget that every Sunday is a Times Family Day here at the ball park, so look for the Family Day coupon in The Times and bring it to U. S. Steel Yard to get four box seat tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $36!
Monday, August 29, 7:10 p.m. RailCats vs. St. Paul Saints
* Michael Jackson Night
* Dollar Monday, presented by Niemi Associates
We pay tribute to the late King of Pop, Gary native Michael Jackson, on his birthday. U. S. Steel Yard was the site of a large memorial service in 2009 and actually hosted Jackson early in the park's history. Today, we share our memories as you share yours, and you'll be sure to hear the greatest hits blaring throughout the park all night. Also don't forget that this night is a Dollar Monday! All summer long on Mondays get $1 hot dogs, popcorn, pop, programs, merchandise and more throughout the park. And the best part' When you buy one full-price ticket, the second will cost you just ONE DOLLAR, courtesy of Niemi Associates!
Tuesday, August 30, 7:10 p.m. RailCats vs. St. Paul Saints
* Fan Appreciation Night
* APPEARANCE: Josh Habel, member of RailCats Tenth Anniversary Team
* GIVEAWAY: Tenth Anniversary Picture, presented by Great Lakes Orthopedics
It's the last regular season home game of the 2011 season, and tonight's all about YOU. Loads of giveaways, contests for big prizes and a final salute to the best fans in the American Association make tonight's game one not to miss. RailCats fans will hopefully remember the great Josh Habel as he will be on hand to sign autographs and greet fans! Also don't forget the RailCats are celebrating their Tenth Anniversary Season with a picture giveaway to the first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark, courtesy of Great Lakes Orthopedics!
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