Community Heroes Week Highlights Five-Game Homestand

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons are set to welcome the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds to Regions Field for a five-game homestand beginning on Sunday night. A jam packed schedule of promotions, events and giveaways are on tap for the home stand. In addition, The SwitchYard On 14^th will be open before, during and after games all homestand for fans to enjoy a game of ping pong or bocce ball, as well as a drink from the Barstream, or some of the new menu items featured in the Foodstream. Here is the full schedule for the homestand.

Sunday, July 30, 6:00 p.m. - The Barons welcome the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to Regions Field on a Salute to Armed Forces Sunday presented by Marion Military Institute and NAPA. All active or retired military members can receive two dollars off a regular priced ticket by showing a valid military ID at the box office. It is also the beginning of Community Heroes Week in which the Barons will celebrate the community's unsung heroes, presented by Fox 6. The executive entry opens at 4:30 p.m., with all gates opening at 5 p.m. The SwitchYard On 14^th will open its doors at 4 p.m. and remain open following the game until 10 p.m.
Monday, July 31, 7:05 p.m. -Come enjoy Monday night baseball with the Barons as Community Heroes week continues at Regions Field, brought to you by Fox 6. The Barons will also be hosting a canned food drive as part of Bush's Baked Beans Month, as the first 1,000 fans to donate canned goods will receive two dollars off their ticket courtesy of Bush's Baked Beans The executive entry opens at 5:30 p.m., with all gates opening at 6 p.m. Fans can enjoy food and beverages at The SwitchYard On 14^th which opens at 4 p.m. and will remain open until 10 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1, 7:05 p.m. - Join us for the fifth installment of T-Shirt Tuesday, free for the first 1,000 adults through the gates presented by Paycor. It is also 50-Cent Hot Dog Night sponsored by Kayem, Flowers Baking Co., MINI of Birmingham, Birmingham Zoo, CBS 42, and O'Charley's. Community Heroes Week presented by Fox 6 also continues on Tuesday night. Be sure to enter the $1,000 Paycor Pay Day where one lucky fan will leave Regions Field with $1,000! The executive entrance opens at 5:30 p.m., with all gates opening at 6:00. The SwitchYard on 14^th will be open at 4 p.m. prior to the game and will remain open after the game until 10 p.m.
Wednesday, August 2, 7:05 p.m. - Wednesday Night's game is highlighted by AAA Wednesday brought to you by AAA of Alabama. Be sure to show your AAA card when purchasing tickets for a two dollar discount. Community Heroes Week presented by Fox 6 also continues to honor Birmingham's local heroes. The executive entrance opens at 5:30 p.m., with all gates opening at 6:00. The SwitchYard on 14^th will be open once again prior to the game at 4 p.m. and will remain open after the game for fans to enjoy until 10 p.m.
Thursday, August 3, 7:05 p.m. - The five-game series against Pensacola wraps up on Thirsty Thursday featuring two dollar beer, wine, and soft drink specials throughout Regions Field presented by Miller Lite, Woodbridge, and Buffalo Wild Wings. The executive entrance opens at 5:30 p.m., with all gates opening at 6:00. The SwitchYard on 14^th opens at 4 p.m. prior to the game and will remain open after the game until midnight.
For ticket information, game schedule, promotions calendar or for additional information about Regions Field, call (205) 988-3200, or visit www.barons.com, www.facebook.com/birminghambarons or on Twitter: @bhambarons.