MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

River Bandits Homestand Highlights June 13-15

June 12, 2014 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


DAVENPORT, Iowa. ( June 12, 2014 ) - The Quad Cities River Bandits, Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, host the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Class-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, in a three-game series from Friday, June 13, through Sunday, June 15, at Modern Woodmen Park. Both teams are in the race for a playoff spot before the first half ends Sunday. Below are the highlights of promotions and events for the home stand.

Friday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30 p.m.) Sponsors: Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WQAD, WLLR, Genesis Health Systems & the Quad-City Times

- Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey Auction presented by Genesis Health Systems and the Quad-City Times - Fans can bid on game-worn pink jerseys in the River Bandits' first-ever pink signature jersey auction, with all the proceeds benefiting the Genesis Center for Breast Health.

- Friday Fireworks presented by Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WQAD & WLLR - All fans will be treated to a free postgame fireworks show.

Saturday, June 14, 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 4:00 p.m.) Sponsors: 101.3 KISS-FM & the Dispatch-Argus

- Amusements open early - The Ferris wheel will be open for rides from 10 a.m. to noon at Modern Woodmen Park..

- Vintage Baseball Game - Gates will open at 4:00 p.m. for a Vintage Baseball game.

- Russian Bar Trio performance presented by the Dispatch-Argus - The famous Russian Bar Trio will perform during the game.

- Fan Appreciation Saturday presented by 103.1 KISS-FM - There will be tables for a balloon artist and face painter on the concourse.

Sunday, June 15, 1:15 p.m. (Gates open at Noon) Sponsors: Budweiser, KWQC & B100

- Mega Mini-Fridge Giveaway presented by Budweiser - The River Bandits and Budweiser will give away nine mini-fridges - one for every inning.

- Family Sunday presented by KWQC & B100 - The River Bandits will be on the field 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. for autographs. Following the game, Kids Run the Bases. Fans can also bring their dogs for Bark in the Park.

- Bandit Scholars Presentation - The Bandit Sch olars Program will award its two annual scholarships, which pay the entire first year of college tuition, to Quad Cities-area students during the game.

- Father's Day Catch in the Outfield - Fans can have a catch in the outfield following the game.

UP NEXT: The River Bandits return home at 7 p.m. Friday for a Fireworks Friday presented by Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WLLR and WQAD, and the team will wear special pink jerseys that will be up for auction on Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Genesis Health Systems and the Quad-City Times. To order any of the River Bandits 2014 ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

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