BB&T Ballpark to Host Team USA vs. Cuba Baseball Game on July 3rd

(UPTOWN CHARLOTTE, NC) -- BB&T Ballpark will host an exciting baseball matchup featuring USA Baseball against the Cuban National Team on Wednesday, July 3^rd. This year's game marks the 8^th Annual USA vs. Cuba International Friendship Series and third at BB&T Ballpark -- the home of the Charlotte Knights.

Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3^rd and first pitch of the game is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. After the game, the Knights will light up the Uptown Charlotte skyline with a thrilling post-game fireworks show presented by BB&T and News Talk 1110 WBT.

"We are very pleased to continue this annual tradition of bringing in Team USA to BB&T Ballpark," stated Dan Rajkowski, Charlotte Knights Chief Operating Officer. "This year's matchup should once again be a great opportunity for fans to watch a competitive baseball game and enjoy fireworks at BB&T Ballpark. This game marks the start of three consecutive nights of fireworks at BB&T Ballpark (July 3-5)."

The Collegiate National Team is 5-2 overall in the annual USA vs. Cuba International Friendship Series, including winning the last four series in a row. Since the series restarted in 2012, Team USA is 19-15 overall against Cuba. Team USA is 2-0 against Cuba in Uptown Charlotte after winning at BB&T Ballpark in 2015 (11-1) and 2017 (5-0).

Tickets for this game, which start as low as just $9 for Standing Room Only, are on sale now!

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