SAL1 Charleston RiverDogs

RiverDogs Ring in June at the Joe

May 28, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - With the Memorial Day holiday in the rearview mirror, the summer season has arrived officially and there's no better way to celebrate it than by catching some Charleston RiverDogs baseball. The Holy City's favorite professional sports team ushers in the June slate with a four-game series against the Rome Braves, giving fans a prime opportunity to root for the RiverDogs as they strive for the SAL Southern Division's first-half title.

The Wednesday, June 1 opener of the homestand offers everyone a chance to get out of the mid-week doldrums, relax and take in some baseball. Fans can opt to fill their bellies with the Ballpark Buffet, or turn their attention to slimming down on Fitness Night.

Start the weekend early with another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday. Enjoy $1 beers and food specials in the luxury of the Ashley View Pub, and show gratitude toward the firefighters who help keep us safe on ServiceMaster Firefighter Appreciation Night.

"Be Your Own Fan" and keep the good times rolling on Friday and Saturday at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Each night will give patrons the occasion to indulge themselves, enjoy a few laughs, and shower area luminaries with praise.

Force Protection Industries Red Shirt Friday means the Charleston faithful can save a $1 on their ticket by wearing red, donate it to a military family and then stick around and take in a spectacular pyrotechnics display courtesy of Piggly Wiggly. Show the Girl Scouts and baseball and softball players some love as well, but get some rest and make sure to come back on Saturday for a chalk-filled itinerary.

The latest weekly giveaway is a snazzy RiverDogs salt & pepper shaker freebee that features our loveable mascots Charlie T. RiverDog, Chelsea and Bark. Once through the gate, baseball may be the main event, but it's hardly the only one. "Tony the Peanut Man" (aka Anthony Wright), who recently created a comic book, takes center stage as he hands out free peanuts while swooping among the masses in his new superhero costume.

Wednesday, June 1 - 7:05 pm vs. Rome Braves: Ballpark Buffet Wednesday, Seniors Eat Free, presented by The Palms of Mt. Pleasant, Fitness Night

Ring in the month of June at The Joe on Fitness Night. Area gyms will be on hand and in-game promotions will be geared toward getting the Lowcountry in shape so they can hit the beach in style for the start of summer. However, that doesn't mean one can't savor some delicious ballpark fare before starting a fitness regimen. 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-to-10 toppings, potato salad, baked beans, chips and all-you-can-drink (beer included). Seniors Eat Free, presented by The Palms of Mt. Pleasant, allows our most senior fans 65 and older to enjoy a free hot dog, chips and Pepsi products all while keeping their wallets fat.

Thursday, June 2 - 7:05 pm vs. Rome Braves: Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, Firefighter Appreciation Night presented by ServiceMaster

The RiverDogs are proud to honor Charleston's bravest on Firefighter Appreciation Night, presented by ServiceMaster. Lowcountry firefighters will enjoy a pregame picnic in Brittlebank Park and will then be treated to free tickets as Charleston squares off against Rome. Pregame and in-game festivities ensure that the local heroes will get their just due from the crowd, along with the ballplayers themselves. 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, June 3 - 7:05 pm vs. Rome Braves: Force Protection Industries, Inc. Red Shirt Friday, Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks, Girl Scout Night, Lowcountry High School Softball/Baseball Team of the Year

Friday is always an event at Riley Park, but the normal staples are just the beginning of the fun on this night. All Brownies, Daisies and Girl Scouts will be recognized for their dedicated service during our annual Girl Scout Night. Following the game, the young ladies will head onto the diamond for a girls-only slumber party. The RiverDogs will also take time to shed light on the terrific high school baseball and softball that have been played in the Lowcountry over the past year. The players and coaches of the year, as named by The Post and Courier, will be recognized and immortalized with plaques in the beer garden. First-team performers will also get to share the field with the Yankees of tomorrow in a pregame ceremony. 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 walkup admission ticket. If you're feeling charitable, you may donate that dollar to a military family with parents fighting overseas. Piggly Wiggly Postgame Fireworks will once again illuminate the night sky, making sure everyone goes home a winner and with a smile.

Saturday, June 4 - 7:05 pm vs. Rome Braves: Lowcountry Local First Go Local Saturday, Salt & Pepper Shaker Giveaway, Tony the Peanut Man Night, Kids Run the Bases

The first 1,000 fans through the turnstiles will be given a special RiverDogs salt and pepper shaker that features Charlie T. RiverDog, Chelsea and Bark. This giveaway is sure to become a centerpiece of one's kitchen. A central part of the gameday experience on the banks of the Ashley is the act of "Tony the Peanut Man," and the RiverDogs go all out to make Tony the star on this night. Tony will throw out the ceremonial first pitch, don his Peanut Man superhero costume, hand out free peanuts and roam the stands while putting a smile on the faces of adults and children alike. As is the case every Saturday, Tricounty residents will also be able to save a $1 on their 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.

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