Silverbacks Stadium Hosts Rattlers Matchup
August 2, 2019 - Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
Atlanta Blaze News Release
ATLANTA, GA - The Atlanta Blaze (5-4) welcome the Dallas Rattlers (1-7) on Saturday night. The game will be the first of three remaining home games played at Silverbacks Stadium in Atlanta. The Blaze are excited to get back to their winning ways following the All-Star break.
HOW TO WATCH
Fans can watch the broadcast at https://MajorLeaguelacrosse.Com/Watch and on Lax Sports Network at laxsn.com for free. Fans can also access LSN with the LSN app, or by searching for LSN or Roku, Chromecast, or Apple AirPlay.
TICKETS
Fans can click here for tickets to the game.
WHO
Atlanta Blaze (5-4) vs Dallas Rattlers (1-7)
WHEN
Saturday, August 3rd, 8:00Â PM (EST)
WHERE
Silverbacks Stadium at Atlanta Silverbacks Park
3200 Atlanta Silverbacks Way
Atlanta, GA 30340
WEATHER FORECAST
79°F. Mostly Cloudy. Wind ENE at 5 mph. Humidity 73%. 20% chance of rain.
Note: We encourage fans on gamedays with rain in the forecast to bring appropriate protection, such as rain jackets, umbrellas, ponchos, and protective seating. Please note that in any case of poor weather, Atlanta Silverbacks Park is an open-air venue and there are limited shelter spaces near the main entrance and near the restaurant and bar.
PARKING
The Entrance fee at Atlanta Silverbacks Park is $3. Blaze fans will be directed to the upper level parking lot for our games. Parking is operated by the Park; The Blaze would like to advise fans to give themselves ample time to get to the stadium for opening faceoff.
INSIDE THE STADIUM
Silverbacks Stadium's General Admission is open individual seating first-come first serve. Atlanta Silverbacks Park has a restaurant and beer garden adjacent to Silverbacks Stadium fans are encouraged to enjoy.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Alcohol, food, and fireworks are not allowed inside Silverbacks Stadium. However, fans are welcome to tailgate in the Blaze parking lot behind Renegades Field at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Security has the right to not allow and other items they consider dangerous. Umbrellas, lacrosse sticks, and chairs are allowed inside the stadium.
GAME NOTES
Due to maintenance at Grady Stadium, the remainder of our 2019 home games will be played at Silverbacks Stadium. The Atlanta Blaze (5-4) resume its operations following the All-Star break, taking on the Dallas Rattlers (1-7) in a Saturday night matchup at Silverbacks Stadium. Both teams come in victorious in their previous matches- Atlanta downed Boston 15-12 while the Rattlers defeated the Outlaws 11-8 for their first win of the season. Blaze attackman Randy Staats, first-year midfielder TJ Comizio and Rattler netminder Sean Sconone were all named Warrior Players of the Week for their outstanding performances in Week Eight.
RECORD BOOK
There are several records to look out for on Saturday night:
3 assists for Randy Staats would break the Blaze single season record (26)
Alex Woodall's next ground ball (79) will be a Blaze single season record
14 faceoffs won for Alex Woodall would break the Blaze lifetime and single season records (156)
12 assists by the Blaze would break the Blaze single season record (102)
TEAM LEADERS (THROUGH 9 GAMES)
Points: 40, Randy Staats
Goals: 26, Shayne Jackson
Assists: 24, Randy Staats
Caused Turnovers: 13, Liam Byrnes
Ground Balls: 78, Alex Woodall
Faceoff Wins: 143, Alex Woodall
Saves: 136, Chris Madalon
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