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FL Joliet Slammers

Six Exciting Home Games this Week for the Slammers

August 6, 2012 - Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


(Joliet, IL) - As summer continues, so does the fun at Silver Cross Field.

The Joliet Slammers return home Tuesday for six home games against the Road Warriors and the Rockford RiverHawks.

Tuesday the Slammers are giving away a garden gnome of their lovable mascot Spikes to the first 1000 fans through the gates courtesy of the Will County Health Department's "Get the Lead Out" campaign. Some area mascots will be on hand for Mascot Olympics and it's a Spikes ' Super Students Reading Program Night presented by Aurelio 's Pizza. Kids can redeem their vouchers for a free spot on the berm. It's also Local Heroes Night as the Slammers salute the area police and firefighters with a fundraiser through Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Will County. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. After the game all kids get to run the bases! All students can show their student I.D. at the Box Office and purchase a reserved seat for only $5. It's also a "Sweet Suite" Night so fans can purchase a 22-person luxury suite including food for only $450.

Wednesday is Military Appreciation Night at the yard. Active and former military members will receive half price reserved seat tickets at the Box Office with a valid military I.D. as the Slammers salute their service to our country all night long. Stay late for a spectacular fireworks show! Wednesday is the final Spikes ' Super Students Reading Program Night presented by Aurelio 's Pizza. It's the last chance for kids to redeem their vouchers for a free spot on the berm. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

Thursday is Joliet Chamber of Commerce Back to School Night and the first 1000 kids through the gates receive a Drawstring Bag courtesy of the University of St. Francis . It's also Thirsty Thursday so adults can purchase $2 draft beers. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Stay late for an exciting post-game concert from Maggie Speaks . After the game all kids get to run the bases! All students can show their student I.D. at the Box Office and purchase a reserved seat for only $5.

Friday is the return of Beatles Night to Silver Cross Field! First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. and after the game fans will be treated to another spectacular fireworks show.

The fun continues over the weekend as the team is giving away a Slammers seat cushion to the first 1000 fans 21 and older courtesy of Miller Lite on Saturday. It's also Awesome 80's Night! First pitch is at 6:05 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early to receive their seat cushion. Gates open an hour before game time. After the game all kids get to run the bases!

It all concludes Sunday with "A League of their Own" Day at Silver Cross Field as the Slammers celebrate the movie's 20th anniversary. Several former All American Girls Professional Baseball League players will be in attendance at Sunday's game. Fans are invited to stay after the game to watch "A League of their Own" on the video board. While the film is rated PG, it contains some content that may not be suitable for children. First pitch is at 2:05 p.m. and it's a Senior Sunday so all fans 55 and older can purchase reserved seats at the Box Office for half price. After the game all kids get to run the bases and the Slammers will stay late to sign autographs! It's also a "Sweet Suite" Night so fans can purchase a 22-person luxury suite including food for only $450.

Fans can call 815-722-2287 to purchase tickets or to have any questions answered about the upcoming fun at the yard. The back of all tickets purchased at the Box Office or over the phone have a coupon for $10 off your next bill at Tilted Kilt Joliet . Tickets can also be purchased online here .

The Joliet Slammers are members of the Frontier League of Professional Baseball. The Frontier League is the oldest continuously operating independent professional league, in its 20th season in 2012. For more information about the Frontier League visit www.frontierleague.com.

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