RubberDucks Homestand Highlights - May 27-June 2, 2016
Published on May 26, 2016 under Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release
Friday, May 27 at 6:35 p.m. vs. Harrisburg Senators, presented by Akron Beacon Journal
$1,000 CASH DASH
- Probables: Harrisburg - RHP Jaron Long (2-1, 1.55) vs. Akron - RHP Michael Peoples (4-1, 3.40)
- Cash Dash - Twenty-one fans 18 years and older will have the chance to get as much money as they can postgame as they race into an outfield covered with $1,000 cash
- David Bowie Fireworks presented by The University of Akron
Saturday, May 28 at 6:35 p.m. vs Harrisburg Senators, presented by your Northern Ohio Honda Dealers & 97.5 WONE
HAPPY GILMORE NIGHT
- Probables: Harrisburg -RHP Tyler Mapes (5-2, 3.40) vs. Akron - RHP Adam Plutko (3-2, 2.89)
- Come out and celebrate the hilarious movie "Happy Gilmore" with themed games and an appearance from Shooter McGavin himself, Christopher McDonald. McDonald will be signing autographs from 7-8 p.m. in the McDonald's Family Territory area and from 5-6 p.m. for VIPs in The Duck Club.
- Christopher McDonald VIP Meet & Greet - 5-6 p.m. in The Duck Club. Guarantees a Shooter McGavin bobblehead, a chance to meet McDonald, a game ticket, and a two-hour all-you-can-eat buffet.
- Giveaway Saturday presented by your Northern Ohio Honda Dealers & 97.5 WONE
- SHOOTER MCGAVIN BOBBLEHEAD Giveaway presented by Cleveland Clinic Akron General (first 1,000 fans)
Sunday, May 29 at 2:05 p.m. vs. Harrisburg Senators, presented by Akron Children's Hospital & ESPN Cleveland
DINO DAY
- Probables: Harrisburg - RHP Reynaldo Lopez (1-4, 4.43) vs. Akron - LHP Anderson Polanco (1-2, 9.24)
- Fans will be engaged in a dinosaur-filled afternoon with a Jurassic Park Tiki Bar, a dinosaur egg race, how loud can you roar contest and much more!
- Family FUNday presented by Akron Children's Hospital - Fans can come early to play catch on the field and kids run the bases after the game!
- Quack Pack Kids Club Day presented by the Akron Zoo - Members of the Akron Zoo Quack Pack receive free admission every Sunday
Monday, May 30 at 1:05 p.m. vs. Harrisburg Senators, presented by 91.3 The Summit & Cleveland Clinic Akron General
MEMORIAL DAY
- Probables: Harrisburg - RHP Lucas Giolito (2-2, 3.40) vs. Akron - RHP D.J. Brown (3-0, 2.97)
- Memorial Day Celebrating our Community presented by Habitat for Humanity of Summit County
- SPECIAL: All-You-Can-Eat picnic and the game for just $22
- Get Moving Monday, presented by Cleveland Clinic Akron General, featuring picnic-themed games
Tuesday, May 31 at 6:35 p.m. vs Altoona Curve, presented by Acme Fresh Market and 1590 WAKR
CULT MOVIE CLASSIC: "FLETCH"
- Probables: Altoona -TBD vs. Akron - TBD
- Two for Tuesday presented by Acme Fresh Market - Show your Acme Fresh Market savings card at the box office for a buy one, get one reserved seat ticket offer!
Wednesday, June 1 at 6:35 p.m. vs. Altoona Curve, presented by Summa Health System and 98.1 WKDD
BINGO! and YOGA
- Probables: Altoona - TBD vs. Akron - TBD
- Wellness Wednesday -- BINGO! presented by Summa Health System - Each Wednesday, fans will have a chance to play bingo and win prizes throughout the game.
- Fans will also have the chance to do Yoga on the Field before the game! Fans can contact Jenna Reed at jreed@akronrubberducks.com to participate.
Thursday, June 2 at 6:35 p.m. vs. Altoona, presented by D.G. Yuengling Brewery and 94.9 WQMX
YOU QUACK ME UP... AGAIN! COMEDY NIGHT
- Probables: Altoona - TBD vs. Akron - TBD
- Comedy Night - Fans will bust a gut as The Funny Stop Comedy Club comedians Marv Conner, Dan Brown and Chris Harvey perform in between innings
- Thirsty Thursday presented by D.G. Yuengling Brewery -- $1 beer and soft drink specials
All RubberDucks home games are broadcasted on Fox Sports 1350 AM, the WARF iHeart channel, the TuneIn Radio App, and MiLB.TV.
The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The 2016 season is its 20th since moving to Akron and third since becoming the RubberDucks. Akron will host the Eastern League All-Star Game and festivities July 12-13. For more information about the team, please visit the RubberDucks' website, www.akronrubberducks.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/AkronRubberDucks, Twitter feed @AkronRubberDuck, and Instagram at @akronrubberducks.
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