
RiverDogs Breaux Down, Celebrate LatinX Culture as Part of Four-Day Homestand
June 5, 2019 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release
CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston RiverDogs return home for a four-game, weekend stay that includes a celebration of the nineties along with the debut of their new identity as Los Perros Santos de Charleston as part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión.
The four-game homestand starts Thursday night as Charleston entertains the Asheville Tourists, the Class A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, while holding a first-place lead in the South Atlantic League's Southern Division with a chance to clinch their third playoff berth in four seasons with less than two weeks to play in the first-half.
Thursday, June 6, 7:05 p.m.: '90s Thirsty Thursday/Breaux Down at the Ballpark: As part of a celebration of the RiverDogs catcher and Yankees second-round pick, enjoy a "Bring Your Breaux" Thirsty Thursday ticket offer that includes two general admission tickets and a pair of Josh Breaux tank tops for just $25. Head to RiverDogs.com/Groups and enter the password "BREAUX" to take advantage of the limited time offer. If neon pink tanks aren't your style, rock your best starter jacket and flannel shirt on a night showcasing the best hits of the '90s on a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy dollar beers in the Ashley View Pub as DJ Natty Heavy spins the best hits of the decade. Fans can follow DJ Natty Heavy and 95SX on social media for chances to win VIP wristbands to Club Budweiser and cut the beer lines.
Friday, June 7, 7:05 p.m.: '90s Night Fireworks: Keep the '90s nostalgia going for another night, complete with a postgame fireworks extravaganza presented by Home Telecom on a Boeing Red Shirt Friday. In conjunction with 103.5 WEZL and Live 5 News, fans wearing red at the gate will receive $1 off regular ticket pricing at the box office. During an inning break, a deployed military serviceman, servicewoman or veteran will be called upon and thanked for their service.
Saturday, June 8, 6:06 p.m.: Copa de la Diversión/ Piñata Party: The Charleston RiverDogs take the field as Los Perros Santos de Charleston for the first time at home, celebrating Charleston's LatinX fanbase as well as their contingent of Spanish-speaking players on the diamond as part of MiLB's "Copa de la Diversión." Fans can stick around after the game for a postgame piñata toss into the crowd for a chance to win prizes on a night celebrating LatinX culture in baseball.
Sunday, June 9, 5:05 p.m.: Copa de la Diversión/ Family Sunday featuring Dora the Explorer: Charleston's "Copa de la Diversión" celebration continues on an MUSC Health Family Sunday in the Holy City. Families can enjoy free parking and play pregame catch on the field. Kids at the ballpark eat free, run the bases post-game and play catch on the field pre-game and meet Dora the Explorer at the ballpark (visit RiverDogs.com/Groups and enter the code "DORA" to purchase tickets for early access for a meet-and-greet). Members of the MUSC Children's Health Kids Club (12 and under) get in for free presented by Y102.5 and ABC News 4. For those that can't make it out to the park, catch every Sunday home tilt on MyTV Charleston (Ch. 36 over air, Ch. 13 on cable) as ABC News 4's Scott Eisberg joins the broadcast booth.
Fans can "Make Fun" with the RiverDogs all season long down at The Joe. Single-game tickets, including options to the Riley Park Club, are now available at riverdogs.com/tickets or by contacting the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS). A full schedule and list of game times for the 2019 season is available at riverdogs.com.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 5, 2019
- Asheville Salvages Series with Walk-Off Win over Jackets - Augusta GreenJackets
- Lexington Holds off Greenville, 5-4, on Wednesday - Greenville Drive
- Fenter, Rom Tag Team in 'Birds Shutout - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Golsan Comes Through with Walk-Off Winner - Asheville Tourists
- Rome and Columbia Rained Out in Series Finale - Rome Emperors
- Wednesday's Finale against Rome Cancelled Due to Rain - Columbia Fireflies
- Fireflies Game Notes: June 5 vs. Rome (Game 59) - Columbia Fireflies
- RiverDogs All-Stars Slug Charleston Past Greensboro with Late Power Surge - Charleston RiverDogs
- Promotional Notes (June 6-12) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Slater Homers in 5-1 Series Finale Loss - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Suns Blanked in Back-To-Back - Hagerstown Suns
- Almonte's Multi-Hit Game Helps Push 'Dads Past Power - Hickory Crawdads
- RiverDogs Breaux Down, Celebrate LatinX Culture as Part of Four-Day Homestand - Charleston RiverDogs
- Game Notes (June 5) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Hagerstown Suns Game Notes - Hagerstown Suns
- Fast Start Turns into Extra-Inning Loss - Asheville Tourists
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