PCL1 Sacramento River Cats

Rare Double Header Highlights River Cats Upcoming Five-Game

Published on July 19, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Sacramento River Cats News Release


WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 19, 2011 - A possible preview of the first round of the PCL Pacific Division Playoff series will take place July 22-25 as the River Cats host the Reno Aces for the final time during the regular season. Included in the I-80 series will be a rare double header taking place on Saturday, July 23 -- a make-up game for the postponed rained out game back on Tuesday, June 28. Fans that had tickets for the June 28 game can redeem those tickets for this Saturday double header game or any other game in the 2011 season.

In addition to the exciting play on the field, several exciting promotions are on deck for the series including Wine with the Cats (July 22), Susan G. Komen Swing for the Cure presented by Go Girl (July 23) and Hot Rods & Cool Cats block party and classic car show (July 24).

Fans can also take advantage of several recurring promotions during the homestand including Toyota Family Value Fridays with $1 hot dogs and $1 desserts on July 22, Sutter Health postgame fireworks on July 23, U.S. Bank Sunday Funday with pregame autographs and the opportunity for kids to run the bases postgame on July 24 and Seniors Eat Free on Mondays presented by Eskaton on July 25.

Wine With the Cats - Friday, July 22, at 7:05 p.m. Fans can enjoy a wine tasting event at the ballpark with the purchase of a Wine with the Cats ticket package. For $25 the package includes one (1) Gold Rush Ticket and one (1) Wine Tasting voucher, good for entry to the event in the Left Field Ballpark Bistro from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. This will mark the first of two Raley Field Wine with the Cats wine tasting packages available for the 2011 season. The final ticket package date is for Friday, August 12.

Susan G. Komen Swing for the Cure presented by Go Girl - Double Header Saturday, July 23, at 5:05 p.m. Fans will be treated to two games for the price of one as the River Cats host Reno for a rare double header event! Take in the game and participate in the silent auction, benefitting the Sacramento Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The Jerseys Off Our Backs silent auction will take place during both games and the lucky winners will receive their jersey from the player, on the field, immediately following the second game. Gates for the double header will open at 4:30.

Hot Rods & Cool Cats -Sunday, July 24, at 1:05 p.m. Arrive early and enjoy the pregame block party. The California Automobile Museum will be bringing out more than 20 classic cars that will be on display along Ballpark Drive with classic rock music, food and more! Additionally, the first 3,000 fans through the gates will receive a River Cats license plate frame. And, on this US Bank Sunday Funday players will be posing for pictures out at the block party and kids can run the bases postgame.

*** With tickets starting at just $7, fans can experience the excitement of River Cats baseball! Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com and at the Raley Field Ticket Office. For more information about the 2011 River Cats season, visit www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.




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