Toledo Mud Hens Opening Day Thursday, April 11
Published on April 10, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Toledo Mud Hens News Release
(TOLEDO)- The wait is almost over. Only one more day till the biggest party of the season takes place- it's Opening Day at Fifth Thrid Field.
OPENING DAY BASH
The party of the year begins at 3 p.m. with the Opening Day Bash! 56DAZE will be performing live in the Home Run Terrace and The Bradberries will be performing live in The Nest from 3-4:30 p.m. Opening Day Bash tickets are $30 and include an all-you-can-eat buffet!
PREGAME FESTIVITIES
The on-field Opening Day pregame festivities begin at approximately 4:30 p.m. You'll want to arrive early and be in your seat as we kick off the twelfth season of Mud Hens baseball at Fifth Third Field.
Opening Day festivities include:
- CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH:
Wanda Butts (2012 CNN Top Ten Hero)
- PLAYER INTRODUCTIONS:
The Louisville Bats will be announced first, beginning with their coaching staff, non-starters, and then the starting lineup. Your 2013 Toledo Mud Hens will be announced second, beginning with the coaching staff, non-starters, and then the 2013 Opening Day starting lineup!
- PRESENTATION OF COLORS
Presented by the 180th Fighter Wing Color Guard.
- MEMORIAL
Prior to the season, the Toledo Mud Hens lost a beloved member of our family. A loyal Mud Hens fan and season ticket holder for nearly 30 years, Sis Deitrick and her son Jimmy traveled to nearly every Mud Hens game from Defiance, Ohio. Sis Deitrick's family members will join us as we remember one of our all-time greatest fans before the 2013 Opening Day Mud Hens game.
- NATIONAL ANTHEM
Performed by WTOL 11 News Anchor, Chrys Peterson
Fans can purchase Opening Day tickets at the Fifth Third Field box office, by phone at (419) 725-HENS (4367), or online at www.mudhens.com .
Ticket packages for the 2013 season are currently available for purchase by calling (419) 725-HENS. All ticket packages include Opening Day.
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