SAL1 Hagerstown Suns

West Virginia & Greensboro visit Hagerstown to defeat Suns

Published on April 28, 2008 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hagerstown Suns News Release


HAGERSTOWN, MD - The Hagerstown Suns are set to play two South Atlantic League opponents in an eight game homestand. Beginning on Tuesday April 29th, the Suns will host the West Virginia Power, an affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time is set for 6:35 p.m. and gates open to Municipal Stadium open at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday is Senior Tuesday presented by True Oldies 95.9 FM. Admission is only $2 for all Seniors 60 & over. Don't forget that most Tuesdays this season are Bingo Tuesdays presented by Equipped for Life at Municipal Stadium. Keep track of the game and listen to the official scoring to win great prizes.

Wednesday April 30th will be an early afternoon start for Business Person's Special Day at Municipal Stadium. Game time is set for 1:05 p.m. and gates open at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday is also Internet Wednesday. Be sure to check out the Suns website at www.hagerstownsuns.com each Wednesday for merchandise, ticket and concession specials. This week's offer is a free Suns cap with purchase of a 2008 Game Program.

Thirsty Thursday returns to Municipal Stadium on Thursday May 1st. Game time is 6:35 p.m. and gates open at 5:35 p.m. Domestic 12oz drafts are $1.25 presented by Hempen Hill BBQ Bar & Grill and Classic Rock 101.5 FM. Included in this Thirsty Thursday is $1.25 12oz Fountain Soda Night. Also Thursday night is Ladies Night presented by Hagerstown Magazine. Each Thursday, ladies can enter to win great prizes from Crazy Horse Steakhouse, Hempen Hill, Jennifer's Floral Creations, Professional Uniforms, Roxy Liquors, Shear Addiction, and The Learning Depot.

The Suns and West Virginia will continue to battle on Friday May 2nd as game time is set for 6:35 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Everyone's A Winner Day at Municipal Stadium. The first 500 fans entering the gates will receive a Suns trophy, compliments of Aladdin Awards. The Suns will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new infield installed at Municipal Stadium this off-season. The original ceremony was washed out on Opening Day. Friday night's game is also Strike Out Tobacco Day.

The Suns host the Greensboro Grasshoppers, an affiliate of the Florida Marlins, for 4+ games beginning on Saturday, May 3rd. The Suns and Grasshoppers played to a suspended game in Greensboro on Sunday, April 27th. Five innings were completed and the score remained tied at 2 apiece. The remaining four innings of that game will be completed before a game to be decided during the 4-game series. Details will be released soon.

The Hagerstown Suns play at Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, MD and are a Class "A" affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Ticket packages and sponsorships are available by calling the Suns at 301-791-6266. Visit the Suns on the web at www.hagerstownsuns.com. The Suns are owned by Los Angeles based Mandalay Baseball Properties.




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