Raley Field buzzing with anticipation for Home Opener

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA - After a week on the road to start the season, the Sacramento River Cats return to Raley Field for their Home Opener this Friday, April 15. The River Cats will be on the prowl for revenge as the Salt Lake Bees (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) come to town from the 15 - 18 following a four-game sweep in Salt Lake. Up next will be the Las Vegas 51s (New York Mets) from April 19 - 22 in an opening homestand that features annual fan favorite Princess & Pirate Night and a limited edition Hunter Pence River Cats bobblehead giveaway.  

Friday, April 15 - River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 5 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· #OrangeFriday: Featuring live music by The Cripple Creek Band & $2 off craft beer in the Beer Garden from 5-6pm, River Cats' orange Sactown jerseys, and more.
· Jackie Robinson Night: Pay tribute with us and all of baseball to one of the sports - and America's - greatest heroes.
· Opening Night Fireworks: Kick off the home season with a special fireworks show, the first of many fireworks displays this season. 

 

Saturday, April 16 - River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 5 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Princess & Pirate Night: Dress up your little princesses and pirates for an evening of damsel-icious and swashbuckling fun. 
· Sutter Health Fireworks: Enjoy fireworks after every Saturday game, courtesy of Sutter Health.

 

Sunday, April 17 - River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees

· Game Time: First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 11 a.m. 
· Broadcast: Today's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Art Day: Join the River Cats in welcoming and honoring our Art of Baseball calendar artists, and local artists from the region.
· K-LOVE Sunday Funday: Features pregame player autographs, face painters, and Kids Run the Bases after the game.

 

Monday, April 18 - River Cats vs. Salt Lake Bees

· Game Time: First pitch is at 12:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 11 a.m. 
· Broadcast: Today's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· AAA School Day: Local schools & education groups enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with the River Cats, presented by Wear It! California.
· Baseball Bingo Mondays: Every play on the field corresponds to a square on your bingo card, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort.

 

Tuesday, April 19 - River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Toyota Family Value Tuesdays: Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and desserts every Tuesday, presented by Toyota.

 

Wednesday, April 20 - River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Wellness Wednesday - CrossFit: CrossFit enthusiasts can enjoy a vendor fair & demos on Ballpark Drive prior to the game.

 

Thursday, April 21 - River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 6 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Miller Lite Thirsty Thursday: 12-oz Miller and Miller Lites are just $2 only in the all-new Sactown Smokehouse BBQ in right field.

 

Friday, April 22 - River Cats vs. Las Vegas 51s

· Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Raley Field gates will open to all fans at 5 p.m. 
· Broadcast: Tonight's game will be broadcast live online at rivercats.com and on River Cats radio affiliate ESPN 1320.
· Hunter Pence River Cats Bobblehead Giveaway: The first 3,000 fans will take home a bobblehead, commemorating the Giants outfielder's time with Sacramento in 2015.
· #OrangeFriday: Featuring live music by On The Fly & $2 off Sactown Screwdrivers in the Beer Garden from 5-6pm, River Cats' orange Sactown jerseys, and more.

 

Tickets are still available for all games. For more information, please visit rivercats.com or call (916) 371-HITS (4487).

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The Sacramento River Cats are the Triple-A affiliate of the 2014 World Champion San Francisco Giants. The team plays at Raley Field in West Sacramento, consistently voted one of the top ballparks in America. River Cats Season Tickets, Mini-Plans, and Flex Plans can be purchased for the 2016 season by calling the River Cats Ticket Hotline at (916) 371-HITS (4487). For more information about the River Cats, visit www.rivercats.com. For information on other events at Raley Field, visit www.raleyfield.com.