Shorebirds Return Home July 4-10
June 30, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
SALISBURY, MD -- After just four days on the road, the Delmarva Shorebirds will come back to Salisbury for a seven-game homestand that is scheduled to run July 4-10.
Highlighting the week will be the team's annual Independence Day Bash on Monday, July 4 presented by Sherwood of Salisbury and a Manny Machado handshake bobblehead presented by Pepsi on Friday, July 8.
The first half of the homestand will feature a three-game set against the Lakewood BlueClaws (Philadelphia Phillies affiliate) while the final four contests will be against the Hagerstown Suns (Washington Nationals affiliate).
Monday, July 4 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 6:35 p.m.
The Shorebirds will kick off the homestand with the annual Independence Day Bash presented by Sherwood of Salisbury. Delmarva players and coaches will be wearing special vintage, patriotic jerseys that will honor our military. The game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off during the course of the evening, with the proceeds benefiting the Military Assistance Program.
After the game, fans will be treated to the biggest fireworks show on Delmarva thanks to Sherwood of Salisbury. Tickets are going fast, and fans are encouraged to purchase them in advance.
Note: Two Buck Monday pricing will not be in effect for this game.
Tuesday, July 5 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 7:05 p.m.
Every Tuesday during the 2016 season is a Two For Tuesday presented by Eastern Shore McDonald's. Fans who bring a receipt from a local McDonald's restaurant to the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium box office can receive a buy one, get one free offer on general admission tickets. Fans can also receive this offer by showing that they follow @EasternShoreMcD on Twitter at the box office.
All Tuesday contests also feature a Tweet Your Seat contest for a chance to win a prize pack courtesy of Eastern Shore McDonald's.
Wednesday, July 6 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's homestand will mark another Silver Sluggers day presented by Coastal Home Care. This affordable ticket plan for seniors features tickets to all Wednesday home games.
All fans in attendance can play Baseball Bingo for their chance to win a prize from the Shorebirds.
Thursday, July 7 vs. Hagerstown Suns - 7:05 p.m.
Fans can steal incredible savings on drinks during Thirsty Thursday presented by University Village at Salisbury. All 16 oz. cans of Coors Light and Miller Lite, as well as 16 oz. Pepsi products, are just $2 each.
Friday, July 8 vs. Hagerstown Suns - 7:05 p.m.
The Shorebirds will be handing out one of the hottest collectibles in Birdland on Friday, as the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Manny Machado handshake bobblehead presented by Pepsi. The bobblehead will feature Manny in his Shorebirds uniform and a connecting base that can be combined with the team's Jonathan Schoop bobblehead being given away on Aug. 19 to form the duo performing their signature handshake. Gates will open at 6 p.m., and fans are encouraged to arrive early.
The contest will also mark another Orange Friday. All fans are encouraged to wear orange, and the Shorebirds will join in by wearing their orange alternate jerseys.
For those looking to celebrate the start of the weekend with drink specials, the game will be a Froggy 99.9 Big Beer Friday. 32 oz. Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts are just $6 each.
Saturday, July 9 vs. Hagerstown Suns - 7:05 p.m.
A big night at the ballpark starts early with the Fun Zone outside of the stadium from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Activities include a number of inflatables and games from Barton's, a player autograph station from 5:30-6:00 p.m., music and more.
The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a Shorebirds team photo thanks to the Delaware State Fair. The first 1,000 fans will also receive a free general admission ticket to the Delaware State Fair, and the Shorebirds will be raffling off tickets to the fair's concert series throughout the night.
The night will conclude with a postgame Q105 Fireworks extravaganza presented by the Delaware State Fair.
Sunday, July 10 vs. Hagerstown Suns - 5:05 p.m.
The homestand concludes with a Strike Out Hunger Sunday at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. Fans who bring two canned food items for donation to local food banks will receive a general admission ticket for just $3.
Members of the Junior 'Birds Kids Club presented by Eastern Shore McDonald's will then have the opportunity to run the bases following the game thanks to Chili's Grill and Bar.
Tickets to all remaining 2016 Shorebirds home games are on sale now. They can be purchased in person at the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium box office, by phone at 410-219-3112 or online at theshorebirds.com.
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