Red Barons News

Published on August 3, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees News Release


TUG MCGRAW TRIBUTE SLATED FOR AUGUST 11 The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons in conjunction with the Tug McGraw foundation will pay tribute to the late Phillies great with a special night on August 11th as the Red Barons take on Syracuse.

The night is aimed at promoting public awareness of brain tumors and brain tumor research.

Headlining the evening will be special appearances by former Phillies Larry Christensen and Darren Daulton. Both players will take part in first pitch ceremonies and then sign autographs in the concourse for a donation.

Other highlights include:

· A video commemorating Tug's life will be shown on the video prior to the start of the game.

· · Commemorative Tug McGraw photo cards will be distributed to the first 3,000 fans.

· · The foundation will have an information table set up with copies of Tug's book Ya Gotta Believe and Ya Gotta Believe hats for sale.

· · A silent auction will be held in the concourse featuring items from the Phillies and Red Barons. Items include signed baseballs from Steve Carlton, Andre Dawson, Larry Bowa and Placido Polanco. Select signed items from Tug McGraw will also be up for bid.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Tug McGraw Foundation. For more information please call 570-969-2255.

DOUBLEHEADER THURSDAY!!!!

A reminder that Thursday, August 5 vs. division rival Buffalo is now a doubleheader beginning at 5:00 p.m.

BARON BITS

Jorge Padilla was activated from the disabled list today. He has been on the DL since July 20 with a sprained ankle.......According to a report on www.phillies.com, RHP Vicente Padilla will start for the Red Barons Thursday on rehab. He threw 40 pitches against the Class A Tampa Yankees on Saturday and reported no problems. The report also said he is scheduled to throw five innings or 50-55 pitches. Assuming nothing happens, he'll return to the Phillies to start Aug. 10 at Citizens Bank Park against the Rockies.

ADOPTION NIGHT The Scranton/Wilkes Barre Red Barons will host an Adoption Night highlighting the work of the Statewide Adoption Network (SWAN) in finding permanent, loving homes for foster children at its game against the Rochester Red Wings at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at Lackawanna County Stadium, Moosic.

A child who has been adopted through SWAN will throw out the first pitch, and following the game children from the foster and adoption systems will run the bases. Anyone stopping by the SWAN booth outside the stadium and inquiring about adoption will receive tickets at a reduced rate.

Administered by the Department of Public Welfare, SWAN is a one-stop resource that links county children and youth agencies, private adoptive agencies, the courts and legal community, and potential adoptive parents.

Prospective parents are encouraged to visit www.adoptpakids.org to learn how they can adopt a child in Pennsylvania and to see photos of children now waiting for permanent homes, or to call 1-800-585-SWAN toll free for more information.

UPCOMING GAMES Thursday, August 5 vs. Buffalo (7:00 p.m.) Miller Lite Tailgate Party College Night Breast Cancer Survivors Night Times Leader Team Photos *

Friday, August 6 vs. Buffalo (7:00 p.m.) Coca Cola/Price Chopper Post-Game Fireworks

Lackawanna County Library System Cap Night *

Saturday, August 7 vs. Rochester (7:00 p.m.) Viewmont Medical Services Family Cooler Night *

Sunday, August 8 vs. Rochester (6:00 p.m.)

Coca Cola John Kruk Bobbleheads *

Allied Services Senior Sunday

Creative Printing Services Autograph Sunday featuring Buzz Hannahan

Health America Post-Game Fun Run

PT Cruisers Pre-Game Parade

Monday, August 9 vs. Syracuse (7:00 p.m.) ShurSave Family Night

Jolly Joe Polka Band entertains pre-game

Tuesday, August 10 vs. Syracuse (7:00 p.m.) Herr's .50 cent hot dogs

Miller Lite Tailgate Party

Wednesday, August 11 vs. Syracuse (7:00 p.m.) Tug McGraw Tribute featuring appearances by Darren Daulton and Larry Christensen

NEPA Imaging Center Future Star Magnet – Gavin Floyd *

Double-Win Wednesday

Thursday, August 12 vs. Syracuse (7:00 p.m.) Miller Lite Tailgate Party

College Night

* Quantities Limited

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