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Star Wars Night at 7:15 p.m. on May 4th

Published on April 26, 2017 under Southern League (SL1)
Chattanooga Lookouts News Release


On Thursday, May 4th, 2017 at 7:15 p.m. the team will be hosting their annual Star Wars Night at AT&T Field. This year the Lookouts will be partnering with the Hydrocephalus Association to bring the fans an out-of-this-world experience that will feature appearances by everyone's favorite Star Wars Characters and uniquely themed Star Wars jerseys to celebrate May the 4th.

The Lookouts annual Star Wars Night is a great chance for fans to hang out with the heroes and villains of the Star Wars franchise. Characters from the films will be interacting with fans all night courtesy of local fan groups. This year Lookouts players will be decked out in special Star Wars themed jerseys that will be auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting the Hydrocephalus Association.

Hydrocephalus, which affects more than 1 million Americans of all ages, is caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. The only treatment requires brain surgery, and repeated surgeries are often needed due to high failure rates of the predominant treatment - the insertion of a medical device called a shunt into the brain. It is the leading reason for brain surgery in children in the U.S. What is less well known is that anyone can get hydrocephalus at any time from a brain injury, infection, tumor, or, for unknown reasons, as part of the aging process.

To secure tickets to Star Wars Night call the Lookouts' ticket office at 423-267-4TIX to purchase a mini-plan or season tickets today! Fans can also buy ticket packages online or by visiting lookouts.com.

Fireworks Friday!

Next Friday is yet another Fireworks Friday at AT&T Field! After the game fans will be treated to a Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Tennessee Fire Prevention. The game is set to begin at 7:15 p.m. with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.

For tickets to Fireworks Friday call 423-267-4TIX.

Jackie Mtchell Bobblehead Night May 27th!

The Chattanooga Lookouts have unveiled their upcoming Jackie Mitchell Bubblehead giveaway presented by Great Clips. The giveaway will be held on Saturday, May 27th at 7:15 p.m. and available to the first 1,000 fans in attendance. Jackie Mitchell began an instant sensation when in the spring of 1931, she struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

To get tickets to the game call the Lookouts ticket office at 423-267-4849 or purchase them online by clicking here.

Book Your Group Outing Today!

Group outings are the perfect way to enjoy a summer evening at AT&T Field with your friends, coworkers, or organization. Groups discounts start at just 25 tickets. Be sure to ask about our All-You-Can Eat picnic options and upgrade your experience with loaded tickets or meal vouchers.

For more information call 423-267-2208 today!

Adam Brett Walker II is Still Hitting HRs

Outfielder Adam Brett Walker II has recently joined the Mississippi Braves and has already smashed two home runs in just three games. In his first game with the team ABW smacked a HR in the 13th inning to give the Braves a 8-4 lead. Two days later he tied the game up in the seventh with a two-run shot.

Twins Taking Pitches

By: Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com

ARLINGTON -- Twins second baseman Brian Dozier seemed surprised when told, after Monday's 3-2 victory over the Rangers, that his team had drawn more walks than any other MLB team entering Monday.

He shouldn't have been, considering how the Twins' three runs scored Monday. In the fifth inning, the Twins loaded the bases on three walks off Rangers lefty Martin Perez, whom Dozier said was beginning to lose the ability to locate his fastball. Even Byron Buxton, the No. 9 hitter who had been struggling, hitting .109 with just two walks in 58 plate appearances this year, stayed patient and worked a two-out walk off Perez.

So Dozier waited on Perez to throw a changeup -- Perez's "bread-and-butter pitch," according to the Twins' leadoff man -- and Dozier drove it into the gap, clearing the bases and giving the Twins the lead for good.

"He tried to get a little nasty, but he left it up, and I put a good swing on it," Dozier said. "You talk about manufacturing runs and identifying the one inning where you can win a ballgame. That was it. Buxton having a quality at-bat right before me, that's the game-changer. That's how you win games.

"We're not going up there trying to walk by any means, but taking advantage of a guy making mistakes can be a deciding factor."

The Twins began the day with 79 walks in 18 games (4.4 per game). The American League average was 62. Unlike Dozier, manager Paul Molitor didn't seem at all surprised when asked about the MLB-leading stat.

"That was one of the components that we added to what we thought we could be good at [in the offseason], trying to get a little better plate discipline and improve on our strikeout and walk ratios where we could," Molitor said. "Some guys are going to be a little more lopsided than others, but almost 20 games, I think it's paid dividends. There have been some games where bases on balls have been a part of what we've done, because we really haven't swung it real well yet. But the extra baserunners have been cashed in now and then, and have enabled us to win some games."

Minnesota had six hits and five were singles, so the walks and Dozier's gapper in the fifth inning were pivotal. The inning began with a flyout, but Kennys Vargas worked a five-pitch walk in which Perez wasn't close to the strike zone, then Chris Gimenez walked on five pitches, including two close balls. After Eddie Rosario's strikeout, Buxton walked on a 3-2 pitch just barely inside to load the bases.

"My swing felt a little bit better, timing was way better today," said Buxton, who walked twice Monday. "Timing was definitely a big issue for me being on time. Today I did a pretty good job working before the game and going out there and doing what I was supposed to, keeping my plan."

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