EL1 Harrisburg Senators

Senators Homestand Preview

Published on May 12, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Harrisburg Senators News Release


The Harrisburg Senators have some big doings both on and off the field this week. The Sens play two of their three in-state rivals this week, the Reading Phillies and Altoona Curve. The Senators lead the Southern Division of the Eastern League with a 23-13 record.

With the recent changes to the Senators roster, the Sens are now loaded with top Washington Nationals prospects. The Senators are also expecting two-time major league all-star Dmitri Young to join them on an major league rehab assignment beginning Tuesday night.

One of the Nationals top pitching prospects, Cory VanAllen was just named the Bank of America Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. VanAllen is scheduled to start Friday night against the Altoona Curve.

Here are the homestand highlights:

Tuesday, May 12 vs. Reading at 6:05pm

Police & Rescue Worker Night sponsored by Saturn of Harrisburg.

Wednesday, May 14 vs. Reading at 6:05pm

Indiana Jones Movie Theme Night (Get selected for on-field by dressing like Indiana Jones)

Thursday, May 15 vs. Reading at 12:05pm

Business Person Special courtesy WHP 580

Senior Day - Free Admission with Medicare Card courtesy Capital Blue Cross

Friday, May 16 vs. Altoona at 6:05pm

Fireworks sponsored by Emergency Health Services Foundation and WINK 104

Saturday, May 17 vs. Altoona at 6:05pm

Gates open at 4:30pm with the Corona Saturday Night Concert at 4:30pm with the Jazz Me band

Adult Caps to the first 1,000 adults 13 and over courtesy Waste Management and 93.5 WTPA

Scout Sleepover Night

Post-Game Kids Run the Bases courtesy Subway

Sunday, May 18 vs. Altoona at 1:05pm

Sunglasses to the first 2,000 adults 13 and over courtesy of Bullfrog Sunblock

Family Day includes a free four-player photo sheet and Post-Game Player Autographs courtesy of Ollie's Bargain Outlet and the Patriot News

Post-Game Kids Run the Bases courtesy Dick's Sporting Goods

Rascal's Birthday Party Day - Kids Club Day courtesy of Capital Blue Cross

Principal Financial Group Family Fun Fest from 10a to 1pm in the North Parking Lot

To purchase tickets to any of these games call the Senators at 231-4444 or log onto www.senatorsbaseball.com and follow the links to purchase individual game tickets.

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