Playoff-Bound RiverDogs Return Home; Hold Bobblection, Induct Hall of Famers
CHARLESTON, SC - Celebrating 20 years at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, the playoff-bound Charleston RiverDogs return home for a seven-game homestand. With Home Telecom fireworks, National Anthem flyovers, digging for money, Bobbelection and our Red Shirt Friday Jersey Auction, there are plenty of reasons to come to The Joe.
Returning from a weeklong road trip in Greenville and Augusta, the RiverDogs host the Greenville Drive once more and the Columbia Fireflies for the first time in the second half. Charleston will play Greenville in a four-game series from August 19-22, and then host the Fireflies, August 23-25.
Friday, August 19, 7:05pm: ISHPI Red Shirt Friday / Friday Night Fireworks / One-Hit Wonders Night: Enjoy another spectacular Home Telecom postgame fireworks show as we play your favorite one-hit wonders from over the years. The RiverDogs will wear specialty red uniforms to honor our military as part of ISHPI Red Shirt Fridays presented by Mix 96. Fans that wear red to the game get $1 off their ticket purchase at the gate with the option to donate that dollar to the Wounded Warrior Corps. Fans will also have the unique opportunity to bid on these jerseys, as they will be auctioned off during the game. Playing into the one-hit wonders theme, if the RiverDogs pitching staff holds the Drive hitters to just one hit for the game, one lucky fan will win $10,000. As part of a Minor League Baseball league-wide initiative, all fans are invited to take a part of the CommUnity Initiative, which encourages fans to think of ways they can be a positive influence on their family and community and help end senseless violence and discrimination.
Saturday, August 20, 6:05pm: Saturdays Live at The Joe Presents Postgame 20K in the Sand / National Parks Night / Paw Patrol: Fans can continue to join in "With the Crowd" in a summer series of postgame shows. Arrive early to get player autographs on the concourse and stay late for another "Saturday Live at The Joe" presented by Star 99.7. Fans can sign up at Fan Services to have the chance of digging for prizes totaling $20,000. The Fort Sumter flag will also be on the field pregame for another flyover. The Paw Patrol is back by popular demand, so bring the kids early to meet the super pups. The National Parks Superintendent will also be in attendance, as he will be swearing in the Junior Rangers and will throw the ceremonial first pitch.
Sunday, August 21, 5:05pm: Holy City Sunday / Kids Club Sunday / Charleston Southern University Night: The RiverDogs embrace Charleston's "Holy City" moniker that has defined the community as a place of unity for centuries. The club will wear specialty uniforms that proudly display the "Holy City" namesake across their pinstriped tops with a new "HC" emblem on the caps. It's also a Kids Club Sunday where all Kid's Club members get in free. There will be a pregame performance by Master's Studio. Postgame, the Charleston Southern University group will be forming their school letters in the outfield along with a concert. In association with Charleston County Parks & Recreation and Y102.5, Sunday features free parking and Lowcountry youth eat free, enjoy pregame catch on the field and run the bases postgame.
Monday, August 22, 7:05pm: Sertoma Night / Blackbaud Dogs with a Cause: We put the "Dog" in RiverDogs as part of a Dog Day in conjunction with Magic 107.3. Bring your pup to the park to cheer on the RiverDogs as you enjoy $1 beers and $1 hot dogs presented by Miller Lite. We also honor Blackbaud Dogs with a Cause featuring Sertoma, an all-volunteer civic organization. The Sertoma Club's cheerleaders and football players will be present and will greet everyone as they enter the park. The cheerleaders will also have on-field routines to perform during the game for everyone's entertainment as part of Blackbaud's and the RiverDogs' Dogs with a Cause program.
Tuesday, August 23, 7:05pm: "Take Me Out" Tuesday / Bobblection: Take Me Out Tuesday returns in which the RiverDogs bring you the Bobblection. Get to the polls as quick as possible to claim either your Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton bobblehead. Though, if those two aren't to your liking, you can sign up to win a one-way trip out of the country. Fans can also cast their vote on in-game contests and music via Twitter. The "Take Me Out Tuesday" features a two-for-$20 meal and ticket deal at the gate courtesy of Miller Lite.
Wednesday, August 24, 7:05pm: Military Appreciation Night / Service Industry Night / Seniors Eat Free: Join the RiverDogs to help celebrate their ISHPI Military Appreciation Night as all military get in free with military ID. It is also Greater Charleston Restaurant Association Service Industry Night as we help recognize individuals in the local service industry. Service industry employees, who show proof of employment with a pay stub, receive 30 percent off of their game ticket and food. There will be numerous in-game contests that spotlight the service industry members. It'll also be Senior Wednesday as seniors who enter the park before 7pm receive a free hot dog, chips and a drink, and will be allowed to run the bases after the game. Sorry kids, it's an adult-only run.
Thursday, August 25, 7:05pm: Thirsty Thursday: Join DJ Natty Heavy in the Ashley View Pub for another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday presented by 95SX featuring $1 draft beers. In association with ETV and South Carolina Public Radio, members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Brass Quartet will welcome everyone into the park and will be playing throughout the night. Prior to the game, there will be the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony as we honor former Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, RiverDogs President Emeritus Mike Veeck, broadcaster Ted Byrne and former College of Charleston standouts Chris Campbell and Nick Chigges.
Ticket information for the RiverDogs homestand and any of the remaining home games can be secured by contacting the box office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com. Tickets for Game Two of the SAL Divisional Series on Friday, September, 9 at 7:05pm are now available. Those that can't make it to the park can follow every pitch of the RiverDogs season on WTMA 1250 AM and streaming online at riverdogs.com.
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