Uni-Trade to Hosting Mexican League Games March 22nd and 24th
January 22, 2014 - American Association (AA)
Laredo Lemurs News Release
Laredo, TX - Family Chevrolet, Uni-Trade Stadium and the Laredo Lemurs are excited to announce that two of the Mexican Leagues most successful franchises will be coming to Laredo to play in spring training exhibition games in Laredo this March. The Cancun Tigres, who won the Mexican League Championship in 2013, will play two games at Uni-Trade Stadium. The first of the two games will take place on Saturday, March 22nd against the Veracruz Eagles at 7:00pm. The Veracruz Red Eagles won the Mexican League Championship in 2012.
The second spring training game will take place on Monday, March 24th with the Cancun Tigres taking on an All Star team From Nuevo Laredo ("Tecos") at 7:00pm. Both Mexican League teams are on their way to play spring training exhibition Games against Major League teams. The Cancun Tigres will play the Texas Rangers on March 28th in Arlington, TX and the Veracruz Red Eagles will take on the Houston Astros on March 27th.
What an amazing opportunity for baseball fans to see Mexican League Baseball in their own backyard", stated Mark Schuster, owner of the Lemurs. "Mexican League Baseball is the highest level of affiliated baseball (Triple-A Baseball) behind the Major Leagues and we are fortunate to have attracted them to Laredo before they go to play the Rangers and the Astros.
"These Spring Training games which will feature professional baseball players at the highest level of the minor leagues, yet again proves Family Chevrolet's commitment of bringing 1st class sporting events to Laredo", said Danny Villarreal, Jr, General Manager of Family Chevrolet.
Tickets for these Mexican League spring training games go on sale this Friday, January 24th at 10:00am. You can get tickets online or by calling (956)7LEMURS. You can also purchase tickets at the Uni-Trade Stadium box office during regular business hours.
Ticket prices are as follows:
Box Seats $ 14.00
Reserved Seats $ 12.00
General Admission $ 8.00
Lemurs season ticket holders will receive tickets to these games as part of their season ticket agreements. A limited number of luxury Suites and group tickets are available by calling 956 7LEMURS.
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