Denny McLain Coming To The Diamond Tuesday For Final Homestand

RVA- The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to announce that former Cy Young & M.V.P. Award-winner Denny McLain will make a celebrity appearance at The Diamond on Tuesday, August 29. McLain is famously the last pitcher to win 30 games in a single Major League season, winning 31 in 1968 for the World Series champion Detroit Tigers. McLain will sign autographs on the concourse during the game and will have media availability starting at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Gates for Tuesday's game will open at 5:30 p.m.

 "We are excited about all of the great promotions we will have during our final homestand and having the last 30-game winner in Major League Baseball is certainly one of them," Flying Squirrels VP & COO Todd "Parney' Parnell proclaimed of McLain's arrival.
About McLain 
McLain became the last pitcher to win 30 games in one Major League season, winning 31 regular season contests in 1968 with the Detroit Tigers. McLain won an additional game in the World Series that season, helping guide the Tigers to the championship over Bob Gibson's St. Louis Cardinals. McLain took home his first of two consecutive Cy young awards in 1968 as well as the Most Valuable Player Award. He is the only player in baseball history to unanimously win the M.V.P. and Cy Young Award in the same season.
McLain, 73, made his MLB debut on September 21, 1963 and pitched for 10 seasons in the Majors, primarily with Detroit. He posted a career record of 131-91 with a 3.39 ERA and 19.7 WAR over 280 games. In his two Cy Young campaigns, McLain led the American League in starts (41, 41), wins (31, 24), and innings pitched (336 & 325). He pitched for the Tigers from 1963-1970 and traded to the Washington Senators following the 1970 season. McLain concluded his career in Atlanta after the 1972 season.
The Flying Squirrels return to The Diamond for the final homestand of the year beginning Monday, August 29. The team will be home for eight games with the season coming to a close on Labor Day. A full rundown of the promotions, special offers and more for the final eight games can be found below, as well as here.
Monday, August 28
Get the pups to the park one more time before the season ends. The final homestand begins with Bark in the Park (dog-friendly sections 101-103, 203-204 and General Admission first-base side). Dog bone chew toy giveaway to the first 250 dogs, presented by Ardent Craft Ales. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Get your tickets here
Tuesday, August 29
Denny McLain appearance! Keep on truckin' with our straw trucker cap giveaway first 1,000 fans 21 and older presented by Budweiser and media partner CBS 6. Tuesday is also the final Silver Squirrels game as well as Charlottesville and UVA Night.Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with first pitch at 6:35 p.m.  Get your tickets here.
Wednesday, August 30
Unwind with Wine Up Wednesday! Wine specials available from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with first pitch against the Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) set for 6:35 p.m.   Get your tickets here.
Thursday, August 31
The Flying Squirrels wrap up the series against Altoona with an In-Your-Face Fireworks celebration, presented by Steak 'n Shake. The Squirrels will welcome in residents and businesses from the area for Scott's Addition Neighborhood Night. A nod to Scott's Addition's booming dinning scene with $5 burgers throughout the game. Wear your school's colors and get a jumbo hot dog and large fountain drink for $5 as part of coca-Cola College Colors Night. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m. Get your tickets here. Get your tickets here.
Friday, September 1
Free Shirt Friday & Happy Hour! Boulevard to the Bay long-sleeve T-shirt giveaway to the first 1,000 fans (15 and older) presented by Capital One. Enjoy $1.95 happy hour beverages from 6-8 p.m. with our friends from K95. Also, Kids run the bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine. First pitch set for 7 p.m. with gates opening at 6 p.m. Get your tickets here.
Saturday, September 2
The Flying Squirrels are bringing back-to-back fireworks to The Diamond for the final weekend of the year. In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by Food Lion follow the game. Its also Arts Night presented by Culture Works featuring creative sprints by artist Noah Scalin, the Poe Museum, Richmond Urban Dance and more. Kids run the bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Gates open at 5 p.m. with first pitch set for 6 p.m. Get your tickets here
Sunday, September 3
Sunday Night Baseball for the first and only time in 2017 will be followed by In-Your-Face fireworks presented by Food Lion. Keep the kids busy with a Flying Squirrels fidget spinner giveaway first 1,000 Kids Club members (free, must show membership card) Flying Squirrels team poster giveaway first 1,000 fans (all ages). Kids Club End of Season Buffet Bash in Little Caesar's Party Pavilion (all-you-can eat buffet 4:30-6 p.m.; $17 for adults, $12 kids 14 and younger. Play catch on the field 5:15-5:35 p.m. thanks to Nesquick. Kids run the bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Get your tickets here. 
Monday, September 4
Say goodbye to the 2017 Flying Squirrels by planning into next year. The first 2,000 fans will receive a free 2018 magnet schedule presented by Food Lion. Check out the all-you-can eat Labor Day picnic starting at 11 a.m. First pitch is set for 12:05 p.m.