Tribe returns for five-game homestead
Published on August 2, 2005 under International League (IL1)
Indianapolis Indians News Release
The Week Includes A Fireworks Night, Twinbill With The Blues Brothers And Cap Day
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Indians return to the friendly confines of Victory Field on Thursday for their eighth homestand of 2005. The five-game stretch includes a pair of contests against North Division-leading Norfolk (Aug. 4-5) and three games versus West Division-leading Toledo (Aug. 6-7).
THURS. -- AUG. 4 -- NORFOLK -- 7:00 p.m. ** Library Night -- It will be Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Night at Victory Field. Participants in the library's summer reading program have received coupons for discounted admission to this game. ** Dukes of Hazzard Night -- It will also be Dukes of Hazzard Night at the "Best Minor League Ballpark in America" courtesy of HANK-FM. Families will have the opportunity to take a photo with Roscoe's Sheriff's Car. ** Throwback Uniforms -- Every Thursday this season the 2005 Indianapolis Indians wear retro uniforms. The hats, jerseys, pants and socks replicate what the Tribe wore from 1948-51, when it was last affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
FRI. -- AUG. 5 -- NORFOLK -- 7:00 p.m.
** Friday Night Fireworks -- Fans will be treated to a post-game fireworks spectacular courtesy of Reeves Buick-Pontiac and Pepsi.
** Haircuts and Autographs -- Fans who donate $10 to the National Alliance for Autism Research receive a hair cut on the Victory Field concourse courtesy of Great Clips. NASCAR Busch Series driver Tyler Walker will also be on hand to sign autographs from 5:30-6:30 p.m. near his Great Clips show car.
SAT. -- AUG. 6 -- TOLEDO -- 6:00 p.m. (DH)
** Doubleheader -- Come out to Victory Field and enjoy two games for the price of one. The Indians and Mud Hens square off in two seven-inning contests beginning at 6 p.m. ** Blues Brothers Performance -- The famous Blues Brothers will be on hand to entertain fans throughout the evening courtesy of the Art Institute of Indianapolis, Allstate Insurance and WNOU "Radio Now." ** Colts In Motion -- The Indianapolis "Colts In Motion" trailer swings by Victory Field and Colts cheerleaders will be on hand to sign autographs.
SUN. -- AUG. 7 -- TOLEDO -- 2:00 p.m. ** Souvenir Sunday -- The first 4,000 fans receive an Indians baseball cap courtesy of Pepsi, Fletcher Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep and WISG "The Song." ** Autographs and Knot Hole Run -- Select Indians players will sign autographs on the concourse from 12:45-1:15 p.m. and members of the Indians Spotlight Indianapolis/Pepsi Knot Hole Club are invited to run the bases after the game.
Great seats for all five games are available by visiting the Victory Field Box Office at 501 W. Maryland Street, calling Ticketmaster at 317-239-5151 or going online at www.IndyIndians.com.
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