FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Baseball Team Back in Town on June 3

Published on May 29, 2009 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Charlotte Stone Crabs baseball team returns to Charlotte Sports Park with a four-game series against the Daytona Cubs (Chicago Cubs) starting on Wednesday, June 5.

The homestand will feature the team's first Faith Night of the season along with Student Success Night on Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday and Cartoon Character Night on Saturday.

The Stone Crabs open the homestand against the Daytona Cubs on Wednesday with a Chick-fil-A Winning Wednesday where fans receive a coupon for a free item at Chick-fil-A if the Stone Crabs win. Selected students from local schools will also be featured in a pre-game ceremony as part of Stone Crabs Student Success Night. Teachers from area schools were asked to nominate students for the "Most Improved Student" award, which came with free tickets to Wednesday's game and a certificate from the Stone Crabs. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and first pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

Thursday's game marks another Thirsty Thursday with $1 domestic drafts and $2 domestic bottles at all concession stands through the fifth inning. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. with gates opening at 6:00 p.m.

The series continues on Friday with the first-ever "Faith Night" concert at Charlotte Sports Park. Recording artist Julianna Zobrist (wife of Tampa Bay Rays infielder Ben Zobrist) will perform a pre-game concert at 6:00 p.m. on the concourse before first pitch at 7:05 p.m. A canned food drive to benefit the Englewood Helping Hand will also take place as fans enter the gates, and tickets purchased through Helping Hand help raise funds for the organization that donates food to those in need. Churches, youth groups, choirs and other groups are encouraged to be a part of this night of faith, fellowship and fun. For information on tickets through Helping Hand, please call 941-474-1017.

The teams play the series finale on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. with Cartoon Character Night. Stone Crabs fans young and old are encouraged to join the Stone Crabs staff and dress up as their favorite cartoon character for the game. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets are still available for all games and start at just $5 for advance purchases. To purchase tickets, visit the Charlotte Sports Park box office, ticketmaster.com or call 941-206-HITS. For more information on upcoming games, please go to www.stonecrabsbaseball.com.

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