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Season's Final Multi-Series Homestand Is Next Week

August 9, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The first-place Lehigh Valley IronPigs return home Monday, August 13 for a seven-game homestand that features a Phillie Phanatic visit, Renew Your Vows ceremony Pirate & Princess training sessions and two fireworks displays.

The homestand begins Monday at 7:05 p.m. when the world's most famous mascot pays a visit to Coca-Cola Park. The Phillie Phanatic's appearance is presented by AARP. Prior to the game, 1,500 children 17-and-under will receive a Steve Carlton Pitch Grip Baseball courtesy St. Luke's University Health Network. Monday is also a TD Bank Dog Day featuring $1 Berks hot dogs and the chance to bring your favorite four-legged friend to Coca-Cola Park.

Wednesday will be Strike Out Cancer Night at Coca-Cola Park as the team will attempt to raise more than $10,000 for local non-profits. Tickets purchased through this link include a $2 donation to a local non-profit that works with families fighting, or who have battled the disease. Click here for more details.

Thursday is Renew Your Vows Night and will be the regular season's final extended pre-game happy hour (5-7 p.m.) with $1 hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts. Prior to the game, married couples will be able to participate in an on-field wedding vow renewal ceremony. Any married couple with tickets can sign up before 5:30 on gameday, but to sign up in advance, please contact Zach at zbetkowski@ironpigsbaseball.com. Couples will check in before 5:45 p.m. and the ceremony starts at approx. 6:20 p.m. One lucky couple will receive a second honeymoon - a trip for two to Myrtle Beach!

On Saturday, the Pigs will host Pirate & Princess Night that features pre-game training prior to their 6:35 p.m. contest. The Princess Tea Party will be held from 5:15-5:45 p.m. on the PNC Club Level. Pirate Training will take place on the field from 5:30-6 p.m. Special tickets for each session can be purchased online. If you already have a ticket and would like to upgrade, please contact the Coca-Cola Park ticket office at (610) 841-PIGS (7447).

The Pigs close the homestand with Football and Cheer Day on Sunday, August 19. Prior to the game, 1,500 kids 17 and under will receive a Philly Special youth replica jersey presented by Coca-Cola. Following the game will be postgame Kids Run the Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

See below for a full schedule of the week's activities. Click on any game date/time to purchase tickets.

8/13 (7:05 p.m.): Lacrosse Night | Phillie Phanatic appearance presented by AARP | Steve Carlton pitch-grip baseball giveaway presented by St. Luke's University Health Network (1,500 kids 17-and-under) | TD Bank Dog Day

8/14 (7:05 p.m.): CrossFit Night | Baseball & Bacon T-Shirt giveaway presented by IGS ENERGY | Lucky Ticket Tuesday presented by PA Lottery

8/15 (7:05 p.m.): Strike Out Cancer Night presented by Air Products | Tickets purchased hereinclude a $2 donation to a local non-profit | Ladies Night presented by Sleepy Cat Urban Winery and Bear Creek Resort

8/16 (7:05 p.m.): Renew Your Vows Night | Extended pre-game happy hour featuring $1 Berks hot dogs and $2 domestic drafts from 5-7 p.m.

8/17 (7:05 p.m.): Prince-themed Friday Night Fireworks presented by TD Bank

8/18 (6:35 p.m.): Pirate & Princess Night | Pirate & Princess Fireworks presented by NAMI-Lehigh Valley | Pre-game princess tea party (5:15-5:45 p.m.) and Pirate training (5:30-6 p.m.). Contact the ticket office for details.

8/19 (1:35 p.m.): Football & Cheer Day | Youth replica 'Philly Special' jersey giveaway presented by Coca-Cola (1,500 children 17-and-under) | Postgame Kids Run the Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Children's Hospital

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