Bats host July 3 Fireworks Extravaganza, Beach Night

June 28, 2015

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Contact: Chad Fischer

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BATS HOST JULY 3 FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA, BEACH NIGHT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Louisville Bats will host their annual July 3 Fireworks Extravaganza this Friday at Louisville Slugger Field. Gates will open at 5:40 p.m. for the 6:45 p.m. contest against the Columbus Clippers. The fireworks, produced by Zambelli, will follow the conclusion of the game.

The Bats' homestand opens Monday, June 29 against the Syracuse Chiefs, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. Monday will serve as Peanut Allergy Awareness Night, as no peanut or peanut-based products will be sold or be allowed to be brought into the ballpark. $1 hot dogs and $1 Pepsis will be sold at the game on Tuesday, June 30 before the series concludes Wednesday.

The Clippers, Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, then visit beginning Thursday, July 2. That evening, the club will host another locally famous $1 Budweiser beer happy hour from 5:30-7 p.m. featuring live music on the Overlook Deck by Olivia Henken, who appeared on Season 5 of The Voice, from 5:30-6:25 p.m. On Friday, July 3, in addition to the fireworks, the Bats will be giving away Bats logo hats to the first 2,000 paid admissions at the game.

The Bats then head north to Indianapolis for three games against the Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, before returning home for three more games against the Tribe starting Tuesday, July 7. On Thursday, July 9, the Bats will host their first ever Beach Night, which will feature a Bats bucket hat giveaway to the first 1,500 paid admissions and in-game performances by Bucket Ruckus.

The Bats have averaged 8,912 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 9.4 million fans through 15 seasons. Tickets for all regular season games are available. The entire 2015 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com. Single-game tickets may be purchased online, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office. Full and partial season tickets, along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights • June 29 - July 9, 2015

Monday, June 29 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 7:05 p.m.

• Peanut Allergy Awareness Night: Peanuts or peanut-based products will not be sold or allowed to be brought into the ballpark, presented by Allergy Partners of Louisville.
• Margarita Monday: 12 oz. margaritas available for $3 at the Diamond Drinks stand and behind Section 122 on the third-base side.
• Meijer Monday: Fans receive $3 off per field reserved seat when presenting any Meijer receipt to the box office window.
• Baseball Bingo: Winner receives a $50 Meijer gift card.
• White Castle Guarantee Win Monday: If the Bats win, fans can take their ticket stub to White Castle for a FREE classic slider (good either Monday night or all day Tuesday at area White Castles).

Tuesday, June 30 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 7:05 p.m.

• Chevy Youth Clinic Day 1.
• $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

Wednesday, July 1 - Louisville Bats vs. Syracuse Chiefs, 7:05 p.m.

• Chevy Youth Clinic Day 2.

Thursday, July 2 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 7:05 p.m.

• Chevy Youth Clinic Rain Make-up Date.
• Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by Olivia Henken on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.
• Ben Rhodes Race Car: Parked on the concourse down the right-field line.

Friday, July 3 - Louisville Bats vs. Columbus Clippers, 6:45 p.m.

• July 3 Zambelli Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by LG&E.
• Bats Hat Giveaway: First 2,000 paid admissions.

Tuesday, July 7 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 7:05 p.m.

• $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products, presented by Pepsi, Meijer and Aunt Millie's.

Wednesday, July 8 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 7:05 p.m.

Thursday, July 9 - Louisville Bats vs. Indianapolis Indians, 7:05 p.m.

• Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by Wildwood on the Overlook Deck from 5:30-6:25 p.m.
• Beach Night, presented by Ponderosa.
• Bats Bucket Hat Giveaway: First 1,500 paid admissions.
• Appearance by Bucket Ruckus, presented by Ashley Furniture.