PCL1 Nashville Sounds

Sounds Open Eight-Game Homestand Saturday

April 17, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Nashville Sounds News Release


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Sounds return to Greer Stadium this Saturday, April 20, for their second homestand of the season: an eight-game, nine-day stretch in which the team welcomes the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals affiliate) for four games spanning April 20-23, and the cross-state rival Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate) from April 25-28.

Highlighting the homestand's worth of promotions will be two NEWS 2 Saturday Fireworks Extravaganzas, one BURGER KING Throwback Thursday where fans can enjoy $2 concession items, and the Sounds' first Autograph Day of the season.

Saturday, April 20 vs. Omaha @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)

The Sounds kick off the homestand with a bang, as the first of three fireworks extravaganzas of the homestand lights up the sky following the series opener with the Storm Chasers, courtesy of Nashville's NEWS 2!

Sunday, April 21 vs. Omaha @ 2:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 1:05 p.m.)

Greer Stadium will be in a festive mood on Sunday as the team celebrates Ozzie's birthday. All of Ozzie's mascot friends will be in attendance to wish him the best, as well as members of Ozzie's Fit and Fun Club, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. The fun activity for the day will be making birthday cards for Nashville's favorite cougar.

In addition, the game will be a Military Sunday presented by Piedmont Gas and Tennessee 811. The Sounds will wear camouflage jerseys, while servicemen/women, veterans, and their families receive $5 off reserved or general admission tickets with a valid Military ID; limit 5 discounted tickets per ID.

Also taking place on Sunday will be the Sounds Faith and Family Sundays, where fans can receive $5 off tickets by presenting a church or community bulletin at the Sounds Advance Financial Box Office; limit eight discounted tickets per bulletin.

Monday, April 22 vs. Omaha @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)

Dollar Hot Dog Night at Greer Stadium allows fans to score hot dogs for just $1 apiece.

Tuesday, April 23 vs. Omaha @ 11:05 a.m. (Gates Open at 10:05 a.m.)

Tuesday morning's game marks the first of three Education Day games of the season. For Education Day, students in attendance will have the opportunity to participate in a pregame parade with Ozzie and receive an Education Day workbook presented by the Nashville Sounds Foundation.

In addition, Coke Zero and the Nashville Sounds partner up at every Tuesday home game to keep Greer Stadium and Tennessee beautiful through recycling. On Tuesday, bring one Coke Zero bottle or can to the Advance Financial Box Office for a special buy one get one free ticket offer.

Thursday, April 25 vs. Memphis @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)

On Thursday, the Sounds welcome the cross-state rival Redbirds to town for the renewal of the I-40 Cup Series, presented by the Tennessee Lottery. The winner of the season-long, 16-game series between Nashville and Memphis claims possession of the two-foot tall I-40 Cup until the following year; tie-breaker is decided by run differential. The loser of the series will donate 25 tickets to the winner's charity of choice. The Sounds won the inaugural I-40 Cup last season by defeating the Redbirds in nine of the teams' 16 matchups.

The Sounds will wear retro blue jerseys to welcome the Redbirds to town for BURGER KING Throwback Thursday, where fans can purchase hot dogs, fountain drinks, beer, popcorn and nachos for just $2 apiece. In addition, fans can receive a $5 general admission ticket by presenting a BK receipt at the Advance Financial Box Office. College students may also receive the Throwback Thursday discounted ticket with a valid student ID.

Friday, April 26 vs. Memphis @ 7:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 6:05 p.m.)

A fireworks show will follow the game Friday night.

Saturday, April 27 vs. Memphis @ 6:35 p.m. (Gates Open at 5:35 p.m.)

Saturday night marks the first of three Reading Club games, offering students the chance to participate in an on-field, pre-game parade with Ozzie. Students are eligible to win prizes for reaching "home plate" in the community program. With nearly 65,000 students from over 225 different schools enrolled in the program, many local kids will be in attendance. Combined with postgame fireworks, courtesy of Nashville's NEWS 2, Saturday evening is another can't miss night at the ballpark with the Nashville Sounds!

Sunday, April 28 vs. Memphis @ 2:05 p.m. (Gates Open at 1:05 p.m.)

It will be a busy homestand finale on Sunday at Greer. The Sounds first Autograph Day of the year takes place prior to the series finale with the Redbirds. The autograph session with members of the Sounds team and coaching staff will take place on field beginning at 1:25 p.m.

Ozzie's Fit and Fun Club members are invited to Greer Stadium for a Baseball Scavenger Hunt with Ozzie, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. Ozzie's Fit and Fun Club features a special activity every Sunday this season and is $15 to join. Registration forms are available at every Sounds home game or on NashvilleSounds.com.

The Sounds will wear camouflage jerseys, as a part of Military Sunday presented by Piedmont Gas and Tennessee 811. Servicemen/women, veterans, and their families can receive $5 off reserved or general admission tickets by presenting a valid Military ID; limit 5 discounted tickets per ID.

Also taking place each Sunday will be the Sounds Faith and Family Sundays, where fans can receive $5 off tickets by presenting a church or community bulletin at the Sounds Advance Financial Box Office; limit eight discounted tickets per bulletin.

Following the homestand, Nashville will begin an eight-game road trip to square off against the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Astros affiliate) for a four-game series before traveling to Texas to take on the Round Rock Express (Rangers affiliate). The Sounds return to Nashville on Tuesday, May 7, to open an eight-game homestand against California's Fresno Grizzlies (Giants affiliate) and the Sacramento River Cats (Athletics affiliate).

Individual tickets as well as group packages are currently on sale. Call (615) 690-HITS or visit the tickets page to order or for more information.

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