Senators Home for Three Jam-Packed Games This Weekend
Published on June 2, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release
Harrisburg, PA -The Senators return home this weekend for a three-game homestand against the Akron Aeros. Summer is here, the weather is warming up, and Metro Bank Park is the place to be this weekend. The weekend is highlighted by the first of three FRITOS Family Fun days this Friday night.
Do you have a pet? Like Scooby Doo? Enjoy receiving free stuff? How about birthday parties? Then read on to find out more about each of these...
FRIDAY, JUNE 4 @ 7:00PM (GATES OPEN @ 5:30PM)
Flatscreens & Fireworks; FRITOS Family Friday
One Flatscreen TV is being given away every inning during the game Friday night. Every fan 18 and over has the opportunity to win a Flatscreen. Fans can sign up at any of several locations throughout the ballpark, and the winners will be announced during the game.
After the ballgame, stick around for another of the Senators dazzling Friday night Fireworks shows.
Flatscreens & Fireworks are presented by WINK 104
FRITOS FAMILY FUN DAY
Six lucky families will be chosen randomly on Friday night and they'll get to participate in the following activities:
Pre-game Behind the Scenes Tour (one whole family)
Ceremonial First Pitch (one family member)
Stand with Rascal on the field during the National Anthem (whole family)
Announce: Play Ball! (whole family)
Public Address Announcer for one-half inning (child in family)
Sit in on radio broadcast for one-half inning (child in family)
Assist with in-game promotion (two people from family)
Bring water to umpires during game (whole family)
Sing Take Me Out to the Ballgame during 7th inning stretch (whole family)
SATURDAY, JUNE 5 @ 7:00PM (GATES OPEN @ 5:30PM)
Adult Cap Night; Kids Run the Bases; Pet Night; & Scooby Doo The first 1,000 fans 12 and over will receive an Adult Cap when entering Metro Bank Park. So be sure to get to the park early to get your brand new cap!
Adult Cap Giveaway is presented by Metro Bank, WTPA, & abc27.
It's the first of two Pet Nights at Metro Bank Park so bring your pet (and a leash) and everyone can enjoy Sens baseball.
Scooby Doo will be on hand to pal around with kids and pets. Scooby Doo is presented by Comcast.
After the game, stick around as the kids get to run the bases. This is a wonderful way to end the evening as the youngsters get to trace the footsteps of their favorite Senator player.
Kids Run the Bases is presented by Wolf Furniture
SUNDAY, JUNE 6 @ 2:00PM (GATES OPEN @ 12:30PM)
Baseball Card Giveaway; Family Day; Kids Eat Free; Negro League Appreciation Day featuring the Harrisburg Giants; and Rascal's Birthday The first 1,000 fans 12 and under receive a Baseball Card Sheet. This is a full set of the 2010 Senators baseball cards, but not cut like baseball cards. This sheet includes Stephen Strasburg and Drew Storen.
Family Day means bring your glove and enjoy an on-field catch for about 20 minutes before the game! And stay after the game as the kids get to run the bases.
Family Day is presented by Rite Aid, BOB 94.9, & 97.3 The River.
Get a discount Family Day coupon at your area Rite Aid that gets you 4 box seats, 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas for only $24!
Cost Cutters presents Kids Eat Free on Sundays too. All kids 12 and under, receive a voucher that's good for a hot dog, a bag of chips and a slush puppy.
Kids, help celebrate Rascal's birthday! There will be appearances by many of Rascal's mascot friends from around the area.
The Harrisburg Giants will be recognized as part of Negro League Appreciation day. Meet the former stars and learn about the history of Negro League baseball in Central Pennsylvania.
Stay after the game and watch a Vintage Base Ball exhibition thanks to the Dauphin County Historical Society.
Tickets to these games, as well as the 2010 Eastern League All-Star Game, are available online through the Senators website 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Sens box office is open 9:00am to 5:00pm daily, Monday through Friday, and from 9:00am until the 5th inning of all Sens home games. To order tickets over the telephone please call 231-4444 option 2.
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