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Red Wings Homestand Highlights

July 16, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Rochester Red Wings News Release


Monday, July 16 vs. Louisville Bats (Reds) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 6

Naked Mole Rat Cap Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans will get this one-of-a-kind Naked Mole Rat cap courtesy of Seneca Park Zoo. The Naked Mole Rat is one of several new animals coming to the zoo in August as part of the "Animals of the Savanna" expansion.

Kids Eat Free - The first 500 kids 12 and under will receive a free hot dog, snack item and soda courtesy of Basch & Nickerson LLP and Messenger Post Media.

Tuesday, July 17 vs. Louisville Bats (Reds) - 11:05 a.m., gates open at 10

T-Shirt Tuesday - The first 500 kids (14 and under) will receive a Red Wings t-shirt courtesy of Zweigle's.

Fan 4-Pack - Get four reserved tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a yearbook for $40 ($44 the day of the game) presented by M&T Bank and Messenger Post Media.

Wednesday, July 18 vs. Louisville Bats (Reds) - 7:05 p.m., gates open at 6

A Christmas Story in July - Celebrate the 35th anniversary of "A Christmas Story" at Frontier Field. The first 1,000 fans will receive an ornament presented by Basch & Nickerson LLP. Santa and his sleigh will also be in attendance. Fans who bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Hillside's Special Santa Program and will receive a voucher for $2 off a ticket to another game in 2018.

$1 Wednesday - Get $1 hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack and chips courtesy of Zweigle's, DiPaolo Baking Company and the Democrat & Chronicle.

Thursday, July 19 vs. Norfolk Tides (Orioles) - Doubleheader - 5:05 p.m., gates open at 4

Plates Flag Giveaway - The first 1,000 fans will receive a 3' x 5' Plates flag courtesy of Rochester Precision Optics. Fans who bring their resume to the Rochester Precision Optics table in the main breezeway will also get a baseball cap from them.

Denny McLain Autographs - Baseball's last 30-game winner will sign autographs at Frontier Field on July 19 and July 20. McLain won 31 games in 1968 on his way to winning the 1968 Cy Young and AL MVP award. He would go on to win the Cy Young award again in 1969. On this day, he will sign from 4-4:45 p.m. and again from 5:15-6:00 p.m.

Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour - Fans can enjoy $2 Bud and Bud Lights from 6-7 p.m. out at the 10th Inning Bar. Genesee Saw will play out at the 10th Inning from 4-5 p.m. and again in between games.

College Day - Students with a valid college ID can get a reserved ticket and $5 Diamond Dollars for $10.

Plates Day - Rochester will take the field in Plates jerseys and caps in one of the games.

Friday, July 20 vs. Norfolk Tides (Orioles) - 6:05 p.m., gates open at 4:30

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Concert - The great RPO will perform a postgame concert immediately following the game.

Denny McLain Autographs - Baseball's last 30-game winner will sign autographs at Frontier Field on July 19 and July 20. McLain won 31 games in 1968 on his way to winning the 1968 Cy Young and AL MVP award. He would go on to win the Cy Young award again in 1969. On this day, he will sign from 5-5:45 p.m. and again from 6:15-7 p.m.

Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the RPO concert presented by Doan Family of Dealerships.

Saturday, July 21 vs. Norfolk Tides (Orioles) - 6:05 p.m., gates open at 4:30

Cap Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans will receive a Red Wings cap courtesy of Segar & Sciortino.

Country Music Night - Presented by Finger Lakes Gaming Racetrack and Xceed Financial Credit Union.

Pregame Concert - The Alyssa Trahan Band will perform in front of the Team Store from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Alyssa is an East Rochester native currently based in Nashville, and her debut single on Skyfall/Sony "Leading The Pack" comes out today.

Postgame Concert - The local, modern country band Branded will perform a postgame concert. They cover such acts as Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Zac Brown, Chris Stapleton and more.

Postgame Fireworks - Fireworks follow the game presented by ESL Federal Credit Union.

Military Appreciation Night - Fans who are veterans or active members of the military should contact the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester at (585) 546-1081 for info how to get free tickets to the game. The Wings will be wearing special jerseys courtesy of Basch & Nickerson LLP and Recon Rings which will be auctioned off to benefit Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund.

Sunday, July 22 vs. Norfolk Tides (Orioles) - 1:05 p.m., gates open at noon

First Responders Appreciation Day - All first responders can receive free tickets to the game courtesy of Genesee Valley Motors. First responders need to arrange tickets with their individual headquarters.

Superhero Day - Celebrate real life superheroes and fictional characters alike as all will be in attendance. The first 500 kids will receive a Superhero cape courtesy of Five Star Urgent Care.

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.




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