Red Wings Homestand Highlights
June 28, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release
Friday, June 29-Sunday, July 1 and Wednesday, July 4-Thursday, July 5
Friday, June 29 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
Salute to "Groundhog Day" Night - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Bill Murray comedy with an appearance from Punxsutawney Phil and members of his inner circle. Unlike traditional giveaways, 1,000 t-shirts will be thrown into the crowd throughout the game courtesy of Brickwood Grill, The Exchange, M&T Bank and Pigtails and Crewcuts. The players and coaches will be wearing specialty Groundhog Day jerseys (see attached photo) that will be auctioned off using the Live Source mobile app with proceeds benefitting the Red Wings Community Foundation.
Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the game presented by Local Toyota Dealers.
Saturday, June 30 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
Red Wings Hall of Fame Night - Garrett Jones and Joe "Poison" Brown will be inducted into the Red Wings Hall of Fame during a pregame ceremony. Jones will be in attendance and will be signing autographs from 7:15-8 p.m. The first 2,000 fans will get a Garrett Jones poster courtesy of Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack and Xceed Financial Credit Union.
Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the game presented by ESL Federal Credit Union.
Sunday, July 1 vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Phillies) - 1:05 p.m., gates open at noon
Arthur, D.W. and Buster Appearance - Fans can meet these characters from the animated show "Arthur" courtesy of WXXI.
Halloween Day - Come dressed up and celebrate Halloween in July. All kids will be able to participate in a postgame candy drop on the field. A helicopter will circle over Frontier Field and drop candy all over the outfield.
Kids Run the Bases - All kids 12 and under will have the chance to run the bases with Spikes & Mittsy following each Sunday home game courtesy of the Burger Bar at Wegmans Pittsford.
Knot Hole Gang Kids Club Day - For just $20 kids will receive three tickets good for any Sunday game during the 2018 season, a members-only cap, membership card and lanyard and opportunities for cool VIP experiences like throwing out the ceremonial first pitch and being a guest PA announcer for an inning presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Messenger Post Media.
Wednesday, July 4 vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 5:30
$1 Wednesday - Get $1 hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack and chips courtesy of Zweigle's, DiPaolo Baking Company and the Democrat & Chronicle.
Postgame Fireworks - The biggest fireworks show of the season follows the game presented by ESL Federal Credit Union.
Jersey Auction - The Red Wings will be wearing specialty jerseys (see attached photo) and hats (see attached photo). The jerseys will be auctioned off using the Live Source mobile app with proceeds benefitting the Homesteads for Hope, courtesy of Wegmans.
Thursday, July 5 vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (Red Sox) - 5:05 p.m., gates open at 4
$5 Tickets - All tickets are just $5, even premium box seats.
Plates Mile - The Plates have partnered with YellowJacket Racing and Fleet Feet Sports Rochester to bring runners and plate aficionados together for the first Plates Mile at Frontier Field. Runners will eat four Trash Cans while running one mile around the ballpark. Spots are still available. Fans can register HERE.
Bark in the Park - It's the final Bark in the Park of the season presented by Invisible Fence Brand. There will be a pregame dog parade beginning at 4:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to bring dog or cat food to donate to the Meals on Wheels Pet Food Porgram. All fans who donate will receive a voucher for $2 off a ticket to another Red Wings game in 2018.
College Day - Students with a valid college ID can get a reserved ticket and $5 Diamond Dollars for $10.
Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour - Fans who get to the ballpark early can enjoy $2 Genesee and Genny Light beer from 4-5 p.m. at the 10th Inning Bar with live music from Dallas Greene.
International League Stories from June 28, 2018
- Chiefs Swept by Red Wings in Doubleheader Thursday - Syracuse Mets
- Stripers' Comeback Attempts Fall Short in 6-5 Loss - Gwinnett Stripers
- Knights Power Past Stripers 6-5 Thursday - Charlotte Knights
- Clippers Hang Four in Eighth, Rally Past Indians - Indianapolis Indians
- Gordon Homer Lifts Wings to Twin Bill Sweep Thursday - Rochester Red Wings
- Mud Hens Blast Three Homers in Close Victory - Toledo Mud Hens
- Clippers Defeat Indianapolis in Comeback Fashion to Open Series - Columbus Clippers
- Bailey Tosses Seven Innings as Bats Lose, 3-2 - Louisville Bats
- Durham Routs Tides - Norfolk Tides
- Cortes, Bats Lift RailRiders - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- RailRiders Take Finale at Coca-Cola Park - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Red Wings Homestand Highlights - Rochester Red Wings
- Coca-Cola Park up for Ballpark Digest Honor - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bisons Defeat PawSox in Series Finale, 8-1 - Buffalo Bisons
- Louisville Bats Notes: June 28 - Louisville Bats
- Durham Bulls Game Notes - Thursday, June 28, 2018 - Durham Bulls
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (43-33) at Columbus Clippers (38-39) - Indianapolis Indians
- Buffalo Rides Big Inning to 8-1 Win in Finale - Pawtucket Red Sox
- The Setup: Pigs and RailRiders Wrap up Four-Game Series - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Worth the Wait - Indianapolis Indians
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Minor League Baseball Joins Cartoon Network's "Best Summer Ever" Campaign - IL1
- Get Your Tickets Early as Chiefs Host Largest Fireworks Show in Stadium History on July 4th - Syracuse Mets
- Bisons Game Notes - Buffalo vs. Pawtucket (1:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- SWB RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Louisville Bats, Louisville Slugger Field Advance to Final Four in "Best of the Ballparks 2018" - Louisville Bats
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