RailCats Look to Continue Winning Ways at U. S. Steel Yard
Published on July 1, 2011 under American Association (AA)
Gary SouthShore Railcats News Release
GARY, Ind. - The Gary SouthShore RailCats return to beautiful U. S. Steel Yard for a four-game homestand following a 5-2 road trip which stretched the 'Cats lead in the American Association Central Division to 2.5 games. Celebrate the holiday weekend with the RailCats as tickets are on sale now for all four games with no seat in the house more than $10 and free parking all week long. 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 10 a.m. - 4 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 four-game homestand: Saturday, July 2, 6:10 p.m. RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Pheasants
* GIVEAWAY: Lunchbox (1,000 Kids), presented by Geminus Prevention Services and the Post-Tribune * Steel Night On Steel Night, the RailCats honor the industry that brought the City of Gary into existence! Steel company employees receive special group pricing and the RailCats will have a number of other Steel City surprises for you on this night. One of these surprises will be when young fans walk through the ticket gates. The first 1,000 kids entering the U. S. Steel Yard on Steel Night will receive the ever-popular RailCats lunchbox with an all-new design, courtesy of Geminus Prevention Services and The Post-Tribune. Also finish off your night with IMMINENT who will perform live in the Diamond Club starting in the seventh inning. Sunday, July 3, 2:10 p.m. RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Pheasants
* GIVEAWAY: Inflatable Sword Giveaway (500 kids) * Medieval Day * DEAL: Times Family Sunday The Gary SouthShore RailCats have inflatable swords for the first 500 squires (kids ages 12 and under) to attend the tournament of sport held at The Castle Steel Yard on this day but they will go fast! Lord Rusty the Hilarious decrees the first Sunday in the month of July to be Medieval Day and invites all knights and princesses to his castle, U. S. Steel Yard, at the stroke of 2:10 for a truly thrilling day of sport and adventure. You will not need a king's ransom to attend this day's festivities as anyone wearing the armor of a knight of The Steel Yard (aluminum foil to the lay person) will enter the castle at a reduced fare. 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, July 4, 5:10 p.m. RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Pheasants
* Independence Day * GIVEAWAY: RailCats Apron, Sponsored by 107.1 the Z and the Post-Tribune * FIREWORKS! Presented by First Midwest Bank and the Post-Tribune Come celebrate the birth of our nation with America's pastime, baseball at U. S. Steel Yard. The ideal grilling accessory, the RailCats Apron is the perfect addition to any fan's holiday grilling plans so come on out to the ballpark and be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gates in order to claim your very own RailCats apron! Don't forget to Stick around for a little bit after the ballgame as this night will feature an extra special edition of your favorite post-game fireworks, presented by First Midwest Bank and The Post-Tribune and a special 5:10 start time will ensure you'll still be able to attend your second favorite fireworks show later in the evening. All current and retired military personal will receive a special discount ticket on this night as a way of saying thank you for protecting our great nation! Also don't forget this night is a Dollar Monday and you can get just about everything for a buck, courtesy of NIEMI Associates. Tuesday, June 22, 7:10 p.m. RailCats vs. Sioux Falls Pheasants
* Heroes Night * GIVEAWAY: Tenth Anniversary Tuesday Picture (1,000 Fans), Sponsored by Great Lakes Orthopedics The RailCats honor the men and women who truly are heroes in our communities: fire fighters, police men and women and emergency medical technicians. The RailCats pay tribute to some local heroes and celebrate their tenth anniversary season with a picture giveaway to the first 1,000 fans entering the ballpark. Each picture will feature different memorable moments from the first 10 years of RailCats Baseball!
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