Barons Don Stars & Stripes Caps July 4

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Birmingham Barons celebrate Independence Day July 4 at Regions Field and will wear special-made Stars & Stripes hats for their 6 p.m. game against the Tennessee Smokies.

The solid-red cap features Birmingham's iconic Old English "B" on the front with the American flag complimenting the two front panels. The hats will be available for purchase beginning July 4 in the Barons Sports Depot at Regions Field. Only a limited number of hats are available.

The game-worn hats will also be auctioned off, and the proceeds will benefit Welcome Back Veterans - a program helping returning soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. All hat purchases will benefit the foundation.

Welcome Back Veterans provides PTSD treatment to veterans and their families in a public/private partnership with the Veterans Administration, Department of Defense, Major League Baseball Charities, the McCormick Foundation, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and world renowned Centers of Excellence at University Hospitals throughout the country.

"The Barons, along with Minor League Baseball, are happy to help serves those who have served us by donating proceeds from hat sales to Welcome Back Veterans," Birmingham General Manager Jonathan Nelson said. "In honor of both past and present military members, Birmingham will wear the Stars & Stripes hats during our game against the Smokies on July 4, along with our camouflage game jerseys."

ON DECK
The Barons wrap up a three-game series in Chattanooga, Tenn., Friday before returning to Birmingham to host the Tennessee Smokies July 4-8 at Regions Field.

JULY FOURTH CELEBRATION
Saturday's Independence Day game is set for 6 p.m. As of July 1, only select reserved seating, general admission and exclusive July 4 Banquet Hall tickets are available. Regions Field will once again a great view of Thunder on the Mountain's spectacular fireworks show, set to begin at 9 p.m.

TICKET BOOTH
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.