SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

Suns Pitching Pink For Final First Half Homestand

Published on June 8, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


The Hagerstown Suns start a three-game homestand against the Charleston RiverDogs, the New York Yankees affiliate, on June 10th. The short homestand is jam-packed with a fireworks show, the Pitching Pink Jersey Auction and two giveaway nights, a fitting finale to an exciting first half of the season.

The series begins with Feed Your Face/Thirsty Thursday on June 10th starting at 7:05 p.m. Gates to Municipal Stadium open at 6:00 p.m. For as low as $10 per ticket, fans receive all-you-can-eat select food items from the concession stands as well as domestic drafts at $1.25 each. The first 300 fans in attendance receive a free mini-baseball bat, presented by Antietam Cable Television and ESPN.

Fireworks will be after the game on June 11th, presented by The Herald-Mail. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Gates to the stadium open at 6:00 p.m.

The homestand concludes with the Pitching Pink Jersey Auction on June 12th, presented by associated radiologist Lehigh Phoenix. The Suns will wear pink jerseys, which will be auctioned at the stadium during the game with the proceeds benefitting Breast Cancer Awareness-Cumberland Valley. Fans with winning bids receive the jerseys straight from the players backs immediately following the game.

The Suns also will celebrate Michael Young's entrance into the Suns Hall of Fame. The first 750 fans in attendance receive a Michael Young statuette, presented by the Clarion Hotel. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Municipal Stadium gates open at 6:00 p.m.

Advance VIP tickets are $9, reserved grandstand seats are $8 and general admission tickets will be $7. Tickets purchased the day of the game increase by one dollar. Thirsty Thursday tickets are $13 for VIP, $11 for reserved grandstand and $10 for general admission.

The Suns can be heard all season long on WJEJ 1240 AM and can be accessed online on the Suns website.

The Hagerstown Suns play at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD and are a Class "A" affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling the Suns at 301-791-6266. Visit the Suns on the web at www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.




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