EL1 Akron RubberDucks

Ten-Game Homestand Opens Friday

July 24, 2008 - Eastern League (EL1)
Akron RubberDucks News Release


AKRON, OH - The first-place Aeros return to Canal Park Friday to begin their longest homestand of the season, a ten-game marathon with three games against Binghamton, four against Erie, and three with Harrisburg. The July 25th - August 3rd homestand could prove very meaningful in Akron's quest for the Southern Division crown. All games begin at 7:05 p.m., except the two Sunday contests, which have a 2:05 p.m. first pitch.

The Aeros are offering specials, a pair of fireworks shows, and an extravagant Faith Night for fans visiting Canal Park:

The homestand kicks off Friday night with a fireworks show that will light up the outfield sky, courtesy of Donato's Pizza.

Saturday is Faith Night at Canal Park and Christian rock band Hawk Nelson will perform a pre-game concert that also features Audio Adrenaline's Mark Stuart, Run Kid Run, and the VeggieTales. Aeros LF Matt LaPorta will also give his personal faith testimony prior to Hawk Nelson taking the stage. The concert starts at 5:15 p.m. and tickets for the concert are good for the game with the Binghamton Mets. However, general game tickets will not permit entrance into the concert. Concert tickets are $15 and are available at www.akronaeros.com, Infield Outfitters at Canal Park, or by calling (330)-253-5153.

Sunday the Aeros offer their Family Pack promotion with four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips, and four fountain sodas for just $48. Kids can also run the bases after the game, and the Red Cross will have tables on the concourse for Water Safety Day.

Monday, the SeaWolves come to town and it is Dollar Dog Day at Canal Park. Hot dogs are $1 all night, with a limit of four per transaction.

Tuesday is Two-for-Tuesday at Canal Park as all tickets and select concession items are buy-one, get-one, and Wednesday is another Family Pack Day with four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips, and four fountain sodas for just $48.

Thursday concludes the four-game series with Erie, and the Aeros will celebrate Tropical Beach Night, sponsored by Crown Imports LLC/Corona. So wear your Hawaiian shirts and have a blast with the Aeros! It will also be Thirsty Thursday at Canal Park with 12-ounce beer and fountain sodas for just $1 from the time gates open at 6:00 p.m. until the end of the third inning.

Friday, August 1st, the Senators come to town and it will be another spectacular Fireworks Night, sponsored by BFG Federal Credit Union.

Saturday, August 2nd, the Aeros will give away Aeros t-shirts to the first 1,000 fans at Canal Park, sponsored by FirstMerit Bank.

Sunday, August 3rd, the Aeros wrap up the homestand by offering fans the Family Pack Promotion with four tickets, four hot dogs, four bags of chips, and four fountain sodas for just $48. Kids can also run the bases following the game.

Friday's broadcast begins at 6:50 p.m. on SportsRadio 1350 AM and online at www.akronaeros.com. For more information, please call the Aeros at (330) 253-5151.

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