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Railriders Add Three to Yankees Legends Series

April 21, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders News Release


Moosic, Pa. - The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (Triple A/New York Yankees) are excited to announce three new additions to the Yankees Legend Series that runs all spring and summer during select home games at PNC Field!

For 2016, the SWB RailRiders created the Yankees Legends Series, which is comprised of 12 individual visits to PNC Field by former Yankees Legends and other baseball greats as part of celebrations culminating in a RailRiders game. Fans have already been treated to autographs and regaled with stories from Oscar Gamble and Mickey Rivers.

Three-time All-Star and Gold Glover Joe Pepitone is set to appear at PNC Field as part of "Star Wars Night" on Saturday, May 14, when the RailRiders host the Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburgh Pirates). SWB will welcome Jesse Barfield, a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove, winner when they take on the Gwinnett Braves (Atlanta Braves) on Saturday, June 18. Charlie Hayes, the man who caught the final out in the Yankees' World Series-clinching victory in 1996, is scheduled to appear on Sunday, August 7, when the RailRiders face the Syracuse Chiefs (Washington Nationals).

Other previously announced appearances include July 8, featuring a house call by World Series champion and Cy Young award winner, The Doctor, Dwight "Doc" Gooden, who pitched a no-hitter for the Yankees on May 14, 1996.

The June 4 game against the Columbus Clippers will be "Yankees Historic Home Run Night", when the RailRiders commemorate two of the most iconic home runs in Yankees franchise history - Chris Chambliss' pennant clinching home run against the Kansas City Royals in 1976 and Bucky Dent's game-winning, three-run homer against the Red Sox in 1978.

"I'm honored and beyond grateful that the SWB Railriders will help us carry on Marianne's vision with their Yankees Legends Series so that my charity, Legends on the Links/Embraced With Love, will be able to continue to provide cancer treatment centers with our blankets of love and support to help their patients feel more comfortable during their chemotherapy treatments," Bucky Dent said. "The funds raised will also enable us to provide much needed financial support to dedicated care givers and to identify and focus on other avenues of support needed by families affected by long-term illnesses.

A limited number of 50 "Yankees Legends Series" ticket packages will be available starting on Opening Day. For $525, fans receive two tickets with best available seating for all 12 games, a 30-minute meet and greet with the Legends before each game and an autographed bat signed by all the Legends once the series is completed.

The following is the updated schedule for the 2016 Yankees Legends Series and the confirmed special guests for each game:

Saturday May 14th - STAR WARS NIGHT - Joe Pepitone

Saturday June 4th - YANKEES HISTORIC HOME RUN NIGHT - Bucky Dent, Chris Chambliss and Roy White

Saturday June 18th - Jesse Barfield

Friday July 8th - Dwight "Doc" Gooden

Saturday July 23rd - MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT - Yankees Legend to be determined

Sunday August 7th - Charlie Hayes

Thursday August 11th - RED BARONS HERITAGE NIGHT - Lenny Dykstra

Friday August 19th - SUPERHERO NIGHT - Yankees Legend to be determined

Saturday August 27th - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT - Yankees Legend to be determined

Friday September 2nd - FRIDAY NIGHT REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY- Yankees Legend to be determined

The RailRiders look to salvage a split of the four-game series on Thursday night. Right-hander Luis Cessa (0-0, 5.40) makes his first start for SWB and will oppose right-hander Casey Lawrence (0-2, 9.00). It's Thirsty Thursday at PNC Field with $1 Bud Lights and Pepsi products. First pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.

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