FL Tri-City ValleyCats

ValleyCats to Face Wild Things in Opening Homestand

May 16, 2024 - Frontier League (FL)
Tri-City ValleyCats News Release


TROY, NY - Baseball, fireworks, and family-fun are back in New York's Capital Region this week as the Tri-City ValleyCats host the Washington Wild Things on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium from May 17-19.

Tri-City has "Opening Night" presented by the Rensselaer County Department of Health tomorrow, and will be giving away a magnet schedule courtesy of Lays. Ceremonial lineups will be introduced before first pitch along with a special recognition to honor the local heroes who were involved in the helicopter crash at the southern border in March. Gates open at 5:30 PM with first pitch scheduled for 6:30 PM. Face painting and sidewalk chalk will be available as activities as fans arrive. After the conclusion of the home opener, there will be postgame fireworks presented by Price Chopper/Market 32.

The ValleyCats host "Ode to Glenville Bridge Night" on Saturday, and first pitch is scheduled for 6:30 PM. The 'Cats aim to use baseball's connective tissue to span cultural divides and celebrate the region's diversity through a shared experience. Tri-City's "Los Puentes" (Bridges) identity will pay homage to Latin American and Hispanic Culture with alternate jerseys.

The ValleyCats conclude the three-game series on the first Sunday FunDay of the season presented by Highmark Blue Shield of NENY for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles Night. Gates open at 3:30 PM, and two players will be reading children's stories to kids at 3:40 PM at Rowdy's. At 4 PM, kids can have a catch on the field. The game starts at 5 PM, and there will be an opportunity for fans to touch a truck. After the game ends, kids can run the bases, and will enter through the left field gate.

Season 22 of ValleyCats baseball and entertainment continues as single game tickets, ticket plans and group outings are available to purchase. The 'Cats return to Joseph L. Bruno Stadium for their home opener on Friday, May 17 for a 6:30 PM start against the Washington Wild Things. You can be a part of the excitement by logging on to tcvalleycats.com or by calling 518-629-CATS (2287).

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