IL1 Indianapolis Indians

Tribe Return for Ten-Game Homestand

May 4, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release


INDIANAPOLIS -- After playing 18 of the first 28 games of the season away from home, the Indianapolis Indians will return to Victory Field for a ten-game homestand, which will feature two Signature Saturdays, two Souvenir Sundays, two Baseball in Education games, a business day game, fireworks, acrobats, dogs and more.

Saturday, May 5 vs. Louisville 7:05 p.m.

Presented by: Qdoba Mexican Grill and WISH-TV

Signature Saturday:

George Foster Autograph Session -- Former Indians outfielder and Major League Baseball great George Foster will sign autographs from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., behind section 110 on the main concourse of Victory Field.. He will sign one personal item per fan, but will not sign any premium items (bats or jerseys).

Sandou Trio Russian bar acrobats -- Las Vegas headliners and former Ringling Brothers circus performers the Sandou Trio will perform high-flying acrobatics throughout the night, entertaining fans as the group's two male members fling their female partner into the air with a balance beam-style board, where she twists and flips before landing back on the beam with stunning accuracy.

Sunday, May 6 vs. Louisville 1:15 p.m.

Presented by: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, Carrier Heating & Air and RTV6:

Kids Eat Free -- With the purchase of a ticket, children 14 and under will be presented a voucher entitling them to a free hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water.

Souvenir Sunday - Starling Marte T-Shirt -- The first 2,500 fans get a Starling Marte T-Shirt, courtesy of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance and Carrier Heating & Air.

Cub Scout graduation -- Cub Scouts become Boy Scouts in a pre-game ceremony on the field attended by Indians players and Rowdie.

Knot Hole Run -- Members of the Indianapolis Indians' Knot Hole Kid's club get the chance to run the bases following the conclusion of the game.

Monday, May 7 vs. Lehigh Valley 7:05 p.m.

Presented by: Snyder's-Lance, Marsh Supermarkets, my 107.9 and Knozone

Ryne Sandberg -- Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, who is in his second season as the manager of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, leads his team to Victory Field for a four-game series against the Tribe.

Monday Dollar Menu -- Have dinner at the ballpark with the Monday Dollar Menu. Get hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn, and chips all for $1 each.

Tuesday, May 8 vs. Lehigh Valley 7:05 p.m.

Presented by: McAlister's Deli and WJJK

Two-for-One Tuesday -- Fans can receive two tickets for the price of one by picking up a voucher at any participating McAlister's Deli locations.

Wednesday, May 9 vs. Lehigh Valley 1:05 p.m.

Business Day Game -- Enjoy a Wednesday matinee game which is perfect for lunch at the ballpark and an afternoon of baseball under the sun.

Parking Shuttle -- Fans may park at Lucas Oil Stadium (Gate 1 on Missouri Street) for $5 and take advantage of a complimentary shuttle to the ballpark. The shuttle will run continuously from 90 minutes before the game until 30 minutes after the contest.

Thursday, May 10 vs. Lehigh Valley 11:05 a.m.

Presented by: Indiana Members Credit Union and IUPUI:

Baseball in Education -- Students can learn at the ballpark by attending the third Baseball in Education Day of the season at Victory Field.

MLB Network broadcast -- Victory Field will be put in the National spotlight as the contest between the Indians and IronPigs will be broadcast nationally on the MLB Network.

Parking Shuttle -- Fans may park at Lucas Oil Stadium (Gate 1 on Missouri Street) for $5 and take advantage of a complimentary shuttle to the ballpark. The shuttle will run continuously from 90 minutes before the game until 30 minutes after the contest.

Friday, May 11 vs. Norfolk 7:15 p.m.

Presented by: Coors Light

Friday Night Fireworks -- Stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks show that will light up the downtown skyline.

Saturday, May 12 vs. Norfolk 7:05 p.m.

Presented by: Hoosier Lottery, American Lung Association and WISH-TV

Signature Saturday:

Indians Team Autograph Session -- Indians players and coaches will be available to sign autographs on the Victory Field concourse from 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Purina Incredible Dog Team -- A group of playful pooches and their handlers will entertain fans with incredible on-field tricks.

Sunday, May 13 vs. Norfolk 1:15 p.m.

Presented by: RTV6 and AT&T

Mother's Day Celebration:

Mother's Day Catch -- Fans can treat their mom to a game of catch in honor of Mother's Day with a special package from the Indians. Packages are $50 and include two box seats, one Indians logo baseball and two wristbands for field access after the game. Fans can purchase the package by visiting or calling the Victory Field Box Office or by emailing Tickets5@IndyIndians.com.

Gildan "Pampering at the Park" -- Gildan will be offering five-minute massages and manicures for mom throughout the game. While mom is busy getting pampered, children will have the chance to make their own t-shirt for mom. Gildan will provide kids with a child size large or extra large t-shirt that reads, "I love my mom because..." and will have a space where kids can color in or write why they love their mom.

Kids Eat Free -- With the purchase of a ticket, children 14 and under will be presented a voucher entitling them to a free hot dog, bag of chips and bottle of water.

Souvenir Sunday - Neil Walker Bobblehead -- The first 2,500 fans will receive a Bobblehead of former Indians infielder and current Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker courtesy of AT&T.

Monday, May 14 vs. Norfolk 11:05 a.m.

Presented by: Indiana Members Credit Union and IUPUI

Baseball In Education -- For the final time this season, schoolkids will fill the stands of Victory Field for an out-of-the-classroom education experience.

Parking Shuttle -- Fans may park at Lucas Oil Stadium (Gate 1 on Missouri Street) for $5 and take advantage of a complimentary shuttle to the ballpark. The shuttle will run continuously from 90 minutes before the game until 30 minutes after the contest.

* Please note that the Monday Dollar Menu will not be offered*

Tickets for all ten contests are available by going online to IndyIndians.com, calling the Indians single game ticket hotline at 317-269-2282 or by visiting the Victory Field Box Office open daily at 501 West Maryland Street.

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