Barons Announce Upcoming Series Events
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Following their five-game series in Chattanooga, the Barons return to Regions Field Monday, April 20 to host the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for a five-game set. Along with the second home stand of the season also comes a handful of promotions and events planned for the busy week.
Monday's 7:05 p.m. start is a YP Monday, and Tuesday's 7:05 p.m. game ramps up with 50-cent hot dogs, Social Media Night, Faith Night and Earth Day. Hot dogs are just 50 cents all night, and fans have the chance to win Barons prizes by engaging the team on social media. In celebration of Earth Day, complimentary document shredding will be provided by Iron Mountain.
Wednesday is a special 11 a.m. start. School groups are welcome to Regions Field with exclusive group rates available for classes, and it is also a AAA Wednesday. Fans who show their AAA card at the ticket office will receive $2 off their ticket purchase.
Thirsty Thursday returns April 23 as $2 beverage specials will run until the seventh inning, including beer, wine and soda. The Barons also celebrate Mardi Gras in April that night with a crawfish boil beginning at 7 p.m. in the 14th Street Courtyard following the pregame all-you-can-eat buffet. The celebration will be set with Mardi Gras-themed music and items throughout the game. The pregame buffet is available beginning when the gates open, and tickets can be purchased in advance or at the ticket office on gameday.
The home stand wraps up Friday, April 24 at 7:05 p.m. with Friday Night Fireworks, Tornado Safety Awareness Night and Super Heroes Night all on tap for the final contest of the series. The Barons will wear special super hero-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game on the concourse. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Children's of Alabama. The evening's fireworks show will be synced to some of your favorite super hero movie theme songs.
Several special guests are scheduled to appear Friday, as well. Artist Patrick Giles will be set up on the concourse drawing fans as their favorite comic book characters. Giles is best known his work with Topps, Upper Deck and Conan O'Brien, designing cards featuring Marvel, DC and Star Wars characters. Other guests include representatives from Children's of Alabama to throw out the night's pregame activities.
To order tickets, visit Barons.com or call (205) 988-3200. For more information, visit us at www.barons.com, www.facebook.com/birminghambarons or on Twitter: @bhambarons.