FL Joliet Slammers

Star Wars Night, Fireworks, Jersey Auction All Planned for Slammers Home Series this Weekend

Published on June 20, 2016 under Frontier League (FL)
Joliet Slammers News Release


JOLIET, IL - The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy will face the Lake Erie Crushers at home the weekend of June 24. The Slammers won the last series against the Crushers at home earlier this month, winning two out of the three games. Each of the games will feature a different theme or promotional night.

Star Wars Night kicks off the weekend series at home on Friday, June 24. Gates open at 6:05 p.m. with a game time of 7:05 p.m. Different characters from the series will be at the field to take pictures with fans. There will be a fireworks show after the game set to Star Wars music, presented by Lumina Pyrotechnics.

Saturday's 6:05 p.m. game is Firehouse Subs' Public Safety Foundation Night. During a pregame ceremony, there will be an equipment dedication to local fire departments including Northwest Homer Fire District, Lockport TWP Fire Department, AllenForce, Coal City Fire Protection District, and Manhattan Fire Protection District. There will be a customized limited edition fire safety jersey auction throughout the game, presented by Firehouse Subs. For every ticket purchased online at www.jolietslammers.com using the promo code "firehouse," the Joliet Slammers will donate 50% of the proceeds back to the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. After the game, kids are able to run the bases and will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone, presented by Andy's Frozen Custard.

The 1:05 p.m. game on Sunday, June 26, is Weather Safety Day at the ballpark. The College of Dupage Nexlab will be at the field with storm chasers, a weather truck, and giveaways. After the game, players will be available for autographs. Kids can run the bases on Sunday as well, and will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone, presented by Andy's Frozen Custard. Sunday's game is a Double Feature, so Ice Age will play on the jumbotron while players are signing autographs. The movie showing is free for fans to stay and watch the game with a ticket, and tickets will be available for purchase for $1 to the public.

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