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Senators Homestand Preview - Reading Phillies

July 9, 2009 - Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release


Harrisburg, PA - The Senators return home on Friday night to start a four-game series with the Reading Phillies. This is the final series prior to the all-star break and the Sens have plenty of fun planned for the weekend. Last Saturday night the Senators drew 7,165, their largest crowd ever, and are expecting more big crowds this weekend.

Limited box seats are available for Friday night and Saturday night there are limited box and reserve seats available.

Major Leaguer Dmitri Young is still on the Senators roster continuing his rehab. Young is a two-time all-star (2003 & 2007) and the 2007 National League Comeback Player of the Year.

Saturday night is the annual Scout Sleepover, so hundreds of tents will be pitched in the outfield following Saturday's game. And the campers will get to watch a feature movie on the Senators videoboard!

Saturday morning is the Senators 8th annual 5K and Kids Fun Run. Registration begins at 8:00am with the entry fee $25 for the 5k. The Kids Fun Run is free. The 5K benefits the American Heart Association.

Here is an in-depth look at the weekend:

Friday, July 10 @ 7:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 5:30pm)

The first 1,000 adults receive a free Senators Home Cap presented by BELCO, abc27 & 93.5 WTPA

Star Wars night presented by Sprint

Friday Night post-game Fireworks presented by Pennsylvania Lottery and WINK 104

Saturday, July 11 @ 7:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 5:30pm)

The first 1,000 kids receive a free Senators Equipment Bag presented by Highmark, abc27, BOB 94.9 & the River 97.3

Guaranteed Cash Money Seat - Each time the Senators score a run a different fan will get a chance to sit in the Money Seat. Registration is at the front entrance.

Musical performers, The Bucket Boys are performing at the game

Scout Sleepover - Scouts get to pitch a tent and stay the night on the outfield grass

Sunday, July 12 @ 2:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 12:30pm)

First 1,000 fans receive a free Senators Car Window Decal

Family Day presented by Rite Aid and WHP 580. Coupons available at participating Rite Aid locations redeemable at Metro Bank Park for 4 tickets, 2 hot dogs and 2 soft drinks

Pre-Game Catch on the Field presented by Rite Aid and WHP580

Dairy Farmer Appreciation Day present by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association

Old Fashioned Carnival on the back Concourse

Monday, July 13 @ 12:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 11:00am)

Day Camp Day and Business Person's Special

Tickets for Friday's game, or any game this season, are available online 24 hours a day at www.senatorsbaseball.com. They are also available by phoning the Sens offices Mon - Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm at 717-231-4444 or by visiting the Little Red Ticket Box Office built by Home in Hand on the Walnut Street Bridge landing Mon - Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm or on game days from 9:00am through the conclusion of the game.

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