EL1 Akron RubberDucks

RubberDucks Homestand Highlights, June 16-22

June 15, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


Tuesday, June 16 at 7:05 p.m. vs. Altoona Curve, presented by Acme Fresh Market & 1590 WAKR

- Probables: Altoona - RHP Jason Creasy (7-1, 2.97) vs. Akron - RHP Adam Plutko (2-0, 1.59)

- Cult Movie Classics featuring "The Big Lebowski"

- "Two for Tuesday" presented by Acme Fresh Market - Show an Acme Fresh Market Savings Card at the box office for a buy one, get one reserved seat ticket

- Charity Begins at Home - Community Hospice

Wednesday, June 17 at 7:05 p.m. vs Altoona Curve, presented by 98.1 WKDD

- Probables: Altoona - LHP Zack Dodson (3-2, 2.57) vs. Akron - RHP Will Roberts (5-2, 3.70)

- You Quack Me Up- Stand-up Comedy Night

- Slush Puppie Collector's Cups Giveaway, presented by Albert Guarnieri & Co. - The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a coupon to redeem at Godfather's Kitchen for a special Slush Puppie collector's cup!

Thursday, June 18 at 12:05 p.m. vs. Altoona Curve, presented by D.G. Yuengling Brewery and 94.9 WQMX

- Probables: Altoona - RHP Chad Kuhl (4-3, 3.57) vs. Akron - LHP Shawn Morimando (4-5, 2.98)

- Big Splash Day- Be prepared to get wet!!

- Thirsty Thursday - $1 beer and soft drink specials, sponsored by D.G. Yuengling Brewery

Friday, June 19 at 6:05 p.m. DOUBLEHEADER vs. Erie SeaWolves, presented by Akron Beacon Journal

- Probables: TBD

- Completion of rain suspended nine-inning game on 5/30 in the top of the fifth inning, followed by a seven-inning game

- 25th Anniversary of Nickelodeon

- Main Street Festival (5-7 p.m.) - Inflatables, live music and more will fill the street outside Canal Park before the game! Come down to the ballpark early and join us for some added fun!

- Grateful Dead Fireworks - following Game 2

- Postgame Scout Sleepover- Registered scouts and their troop leaders can spend the night in the outfield after the game!

Saturday, June 20 at 7:05 p.m. vs Erie SeaWolves, presented by your Northern Ohio Honda Dealers & 97.5 WONE

- Probables: TBD

- Larry Nance Bobblehead and Summa Cinch Bag giveaway (FIRST 1,000 FANS)- presented by Summa Health System

- "Hats off to Dad" (FIRST 500 FANS) will receive an additional hat giveaway courtesy of Summa Health System

- Replica Cleveland Force jersey auction

- The Richfield Coliseum Strikes Back/Star Wars Night - with special guest appearances by former Cleveland Force members, including Hector Marinaro, Mike Sweeney, and original team member Walter Schlothauer.

- Celebrity Saturday presented by Northern Ohio Honda Dealers- Mystery P.A. announcer.

- Star Wars fireworks, presented by Summa Health System

Sunday, June 21 at 2:05 p.m. DOUBLEHEADER vs Erie SeaWolves, presented by Akron Children's Hospital & ESPN Cleveland

- Probables: TBD

- Father's Day Celebration! - Special two-hour, all-you-can-eat picnic available (contact the box office, 330-253-5153)

- Two seven-inning games with the makeup of 5/31 game 30 minutes after completion of Game 1

- Sunday Family FUNday, presented by Akron Children's Hospital - Play catch on the field before the game, get player autographs, enjoy a $2 hot dog! Members of our Quack Pack Kids Club get to come in early!

- Kids run bases post-game

- Charity Begins at Home - Ardmore, Inc.

Monday, June 22 at 12:05 p.m. vs. Erie SeaWolves, presented by Akron General Health System & 91.3 The Summit

- Probables: TBD

- Kick off to Summer

- Medical Mondays- presented by Akron General Health System

The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The 2015 season is its 19th since moving to Canal Park and its second since becoming the RubberDucks. For more information featuring the Akron RubberDucks, go to www.AkronRubberDucks.com or call 330-253-5151. The Akron RubberDucks are on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AkronRubberDucks and Twitter at @AkronRubberDuck.

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