SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

RiverDogs Return to The Joe for Seven-Game Homestand

May 14, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - With Memorial Day and the summer season on the immediate horizon, the Charleston RiverDogs are headed back to the friendly confines of Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park for a seven-game homestand. The Class A affiliate of the 27-time World Champion New York Yankees welcome the Savannah Sand Gnats and the Augusta GreenJackets to town, giving fans of Charleston's favorite professional sports team a chance to savor the end of spring on the banks of the scenic Ashley River.

Recently named the Military Support Business of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce, the RiverDogs are especially excited about the first Military Appreciation Night of the year, courtesy of Force Protection Industries, Inc., on May 19. All military personnel and their families will receive free tickets to the game as a show of gratitude for the service they provide. It's also another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, as everyone gets the chance to kick back, relax and "Be Your Own Fan" while enjoying $1 beers and food specials in the Ashley View Pub.

An event-filled weekend continues on Force Protection Industries Red Shirt Friday, May 20. Lowcountry boy scouts will earn a patch for coming to the game and will be treated to a post-game campout on the Riley Park diamond as part of the annual Boy Scout Night. Thirty-year professional baseball veteran Mike Toomey will be enshrined into the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony. It's also Bike Night and Fat Tire Friday, with Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks, as always, providing the perfect capper to an evening of fun.

The 8th annual and always-popular Run, Forrest, Run 5K gets Saturday, May 21 off and running. After the race, which concludes with a home plate greeting from RiverDogs players, the first 1,000 fans in the park will receive a nite light giveaway. Once the game is underway, patrons will be entertained by the Inflatamaniacs, a group of cool kids whose dance moves will wow parents and kids alike.

Charleston concludes the May home docket bright and early on Monday, May 23 with Education Day. A rare 11:05 am first pitch caters to area school-children who will get a chance to watch the Major League stars of tomorrow, while being awed by magic courtesy of multi-talented public address announcer Ken Carrington.

Tuesday, May 17 - 7:05 pm vs. Savannah Sand Gnats: KRAFT Singles Two for Tuesday, Citadel Doubleheader

Get out of that middle of the work-week funk by heading out to The Joe to watch the RiverDogs take on the rival New York Mets affiliate. It's another KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy one ticket, get one free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring a package wrapper to Riley Park on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal, so visit kraftsingles.com for more information as exclusions apply. If you're a baseball fanatic, come early and root on The Citadel as they host the Duke Blue Devils at 4 pm.

Wednesday, May 18 - 7:05 pm vs. Savannah Sand Gnats: Ballpark Buffet Wednesday, Seniors Eat Free, Pirate Night

Let the RiverDogs' "Build Your Own Hot Dog" theme satisfy your palate. For $20, one can eat to his/her hearts - or stomachs - content in the comfort of the Ashley View Pub. All-you-can-eat hot dogs will be accompanied by 8-10 toppings, potato salad, baked beans, chips and all-you-can-drink (beer included). Seniors Eat Free allows our most senior fans (65 and older) to enjoy a free hot dog, chips and Pepsi products all while keeping their wallets fat. It's also Pirate Night, giving all a chance "To Be Your Own Fan" and attempt a Pirates of the Caribbean impression.

Thursday, May 19 - 7:05 pm vs. Savannah Sand Gnats: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, Force Protection Industries, Inc. Military Appreciation Night

On Military Appreciation Night, the RiverDogs and Force Protection Industries are proud to welcome military personnel and their families to the park -- on the house. Pregame and in-game promotions will give the rest of the Charleston faithful plenty of chances to rain down applause for the local heroes. It's also another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday. With $1 beers in the Ashley View Pub and fresh music courtesy of the stylings of DJ Natty Heavy, everything one needs to get the extended weekend off to a rollicking start is at The Joe.

Friday, May 20 - 7:05 pm vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Friday, Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks, Boy Scout Night, Pro Scout Hall of Fame Induction - Mike Toomey, Fat Tire Friday, Bike Night

There is always plenty to do at The Joe, but one won't have to do any searching to find activities on Friday, May 20. In addition to the weekly Friday staples, it's also Boy Scout Night, Pro Scout Hall of Fame Induction Night, Fat Tire Friday and Bike Night. Area boy scouts will be recognized in-game and enjoy a campout on the field afterwards. Save money on gas by riding a bike to The Joe and receive a $1 off the price of admission. Then, take a load off and enjoy drink specials, courtesy of Fat Tire. On Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Friday, all patrons wearing a red shirt to the game will blend in with the players on the field and receive a $1 off their ticket. If you're feeling charitable - like many of our fans - one may donate that dollar to a military family with parents fighting overseas. Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks illuminate the night sky as always, making sure everyone goes home a winner.

Saturday, May 21 - 7:05 pm vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Run Forrest Run 5K, Lowcountry Local First Go Local Saturday, Nite Lite Giveaway, Inflatamaniacs, Kids Run the Bases

Get in some exercise and lend support to a great cause by participating in the Run, Forrest Run 5K Race and Fun Run, presented by Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, T-Mobile, and Pain Specialists of Charleston, P.A. Proceeds will go to the MUSC Storm Eye Institute. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive the latest weekly giveaway, a RiverDogs Nite Lite. Making their Riley Park debut are the Inflatamaniacs, who will surely entertain the kids and make a few adults crack smiles as well. As is the case every Saturday, Tricounty residents will also be able to save a dollar on their admission ticket and find out about some of the best local businesses in the Holy City and beyond thanks to Lowcountry Local First. After the game, children can take to the diamond for Kids Run the Bases.

Sunday, May 22 - 5:05 pm vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission Family Sunday, Free Parking and Kids Eat Free, Love Thy Pet Dog Day #2, 2D Code Day

Sunday is a day to wind down before the start of another grinding work week, and there's no better place to do that than at The Joe. On May 22, one can even bring along his/her pooch on the second Love Thy Pet Dog Day of the campaign. Always on the cutting edge of new technology and social media, the RiverDogs offer the inaugural 2D Code Day. Bring those smart phones and participate in a scavenger hunt around the stadium. It's also another CCPRC Family Sunday, meaning one can save money by taking advantage of our regular FREE PARKING and KIDS EAT FREE Sundays, presented by Pepsi. As always, the Yankees of tomorrow will stick around on the field after the game to dole out autographs to their admirers.

Monday, May 23 - 11:05 am vs. Augusta GreenJackets: Education Day

Grab a cup of Joe and play hooky from work on Education Day as the RiverDogs conclude a four-game series with the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants affiliate. The crowd is sure to be lively as area school-children fill Riley Park for some matinee hardball.

For more information and to order tickets to any RiverDogs game, please call the Riley Park Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or log on to www.riverdogs.com.

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