Shorebirds Return Home Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
SALISBURY, MD -- The race for first-half playoff spots in the South Atlantic League is heating up, and the Delmarva Shorebirds will return home on Thursday, May 26 for a seven-game homestand in the thick of the postseason chase.
The team will be holding a number of special events and promotions surrounding the games to provide value for fans this Memorial Day Weekend.
Thursday, May 26 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 7:05 p.m.
The homestand will open with the first appearance at Perdue Stadium by the Lakewood BlueClaws, the Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Thursday's opener will also mark the first Spicer Bros. Construction Inc. hat giveaway of 2016. The first 500 fans will receive a police-themed Shorebirds hat that was the winner of Hat Madness voting in the offseason. Hat distribution will begin at 6 p.m. when gates open.
Fans will also have the chance to enjoy a number of drink specials as a part of Thirsty Thursday presented by University Village at Salisbury. 16 oz. cans of Coors Light and Miller Lite, as well as 16 oz. Pepsi products, will be just $2 each.
Friday, May 27 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 7:05 p.m.
Friday's contest will be a celebration of everyone's favorite Shorebird, as the team will be holding Sherman's Birthday and Mascot Mania presented by Sherwood of Salisbury. Sherman will be joined by a number of his mascot pals from all over the area for a night of fun at the stadium.
For those looking to celebrate the start of the weekend with drink specials, the Shorebirds will again be holding a Froggy 99.9 Big Beer Friday. 32 oz. Coors Light and Miller Lite drafts are just $6 each.
Finally, the contest will mark another Orange Friday. All fans are encouraged to wear orange, and the Shorebirds will join in by wearing their orange alternate jerseys.
Saturday, May 28 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 7:05 p.m.
On Saturday, the Shorebirds will celebrate youth baseball and softball players with Little League Night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. All Little Leaguers in attendance are encouraged to come to the game in their uniforms and take part in a pregame parade on the field.
Stick around postgame, as the skies will be lit up with a Q105 Fireworks Show presented by Wawa.
Sunday, May 29 vs. Lakewood BlueClaws - 2:05 p.m.
The Shorebirds' series with the BlueClaws concludes on a Strike Out Hunger Sunday. Fans who bring two canned food items for donation to the Arthur W. Perdue Stadium box office will receive a $3 general admission ticket.
Members of the Junior 'Birds Kids Club presented by Eastern Shore McDonald's will have the opportunity to run the bases following the game thanks to Chili's Grill and Bar.
Monday, May 30 vs. Hickory Crawdads - 5:05 p.m.
Memorial Day will feature a special 5:05 p.m. start between the Shorebirds and Hickory Crawdads, but that will not change the savings available to fans. As with all 47 ABC Two Buck Mondays, General Admission tickets, hot dogs and 16 oz. Pepsi products will be just $2 each.
Tuesday, May 31 vs. Hickory Crawdads - 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, June 1 vs. Hickory Crawdads- 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's homestand finale will be another Silver Sluggers night presented by Coastal Home Care. This affordable ticket plan for seniors features tickets to all Wednesday home games. All fans in attendance will have the chance to play Baseball Bingo for their chance to win a prize from the Shorebirds.
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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