FSL1 Charlotte Stone Crabs

Stone Crabs Homestand Information

Published on May 18, 2012 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Charlotte Stone Crabs News Release


PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - The Charlotte Stone Crabs return to Charlotte Sports Park on Monday, May 21 for a four-day, four-game homestand against the Brevard County Manatees (Milwaukee Brewers).

Charlotte will start homestand on Monday, May 21 with the gates opening at 5:30 and the first pitch at 6:30. The series continues on Tuesday, when the gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for a North Port High School softball game. The matchup between the graduating seniors and staff members will be open to the public with purchase of a Tuesday night Stone Crabs Ticket.

Tuesday night also features Seniors Eat Free where all fans 55 and over will receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and soft drink with the purchase of a game ticket, which starts at just $7 for general admission. Tuesday also hosts Two for Tuesday Night tickets, presented by Budweiser, where fans can receive a buy-one, get-one-free ticket offer. This offer is only valid when fans present a special Budweiser coupon, which are found on Bud products at any local supermarket or convenience store, to the box office at the time or purchase.

Wednesday, May 23 marks the third Heritage night on the Stone Crabs schedule. On Wednesday the Stone Crabs will honor their players and fans that have a German background. There will be German games, food, and music and we invite fans to wear their lederhosen for a best dressed competition. Stone Crabs encourage everybody, even if they aren't German to come watch the Charlotte Stone Crabs take on the Brevard County Manatees at 6:30 p.m. and partake in the German festivities.

The Stone Crabs will then conclude the series against Brevard County on Thursday, May 24. Not only is this a Thursty Thursday presented by Joe Cracker, featuring $1 domestic draft beers and soft drinks and $2 domestic cans, until the fifth inning, but it is also a Summer St. Patty's Day celebration. Because one day in March is just not enough to celebrate such a great holiday. There will be green beer, lucky charms and even a leprechaun in the stadium. Gates open at 5:30 and first pitch is at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets range from just $7-11 for all home games and are available three ways: visiting the Charlotte Sports Park box office, calling 941-206-HITS (4487), or visiting StoneCrabsBaseball.com. For a full promotional schedule with descriptions of each event, please visit StoneCrabsBaseball.com or call 941-206-HITS (4487).




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