Tremendous Three-Game Series Tips-Off Tuesday

(Reading, PA) -- Highlighted by the scheduled Major League rehab appearance of Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino, PA Dutch Day featuring Darren “Dutch” Daulton, the 10th Annual Morning Game, and more, the upcoming three-game homestand at America’s Classic Ballpark is filled with tremendous fun for the entire family.

Tickets for all three games, as well as all remaining games this season, are available, and fans can purchase tickets by calling 610-370-BALL, by logging on to www.readingphillies.com, or by stopping by the brand-new R-Phils ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium.

On Tuesday, May 31, the R-Phils will entertain the Akron Aeros in game one of their three-game series. VIST Financial Plaza gates open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is set for 6:35 p.m. The R-Phils are scheduled to have Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino in the lineup for the entire three-game series, as he rehabs his right hamstring strain. Victorino, 30, is a three-time Major League Gold Glove award-winner.

The first 500 adults will receive an R-Phils Legends Photo, which features Darren “Dutch” Daulton, thanks to RP Management/Springside Apartments. As with every Tuesday home game, R-Phils Senior Club members and Active and Veteran Military members receive $3 off yellow box seats, thanks to Genesis HealthCare.

Also on Tuesday, all musicians are invited to perform on-field, with a special Celebration of Music Pre-Game Performance, thanks to Zeswitz Music / Reading Musical Foundation / 830 AM WEEU / 69 News Berks Edition. Any musician interested in performing will receive a FREE ticket to Tuesday’s game.

On Wednesday, June 1, the R-Phils “Turn Back the Clock” and host the Aeros in a 2:05 p.m. matchup. VIST Financial Plaza gates open at 12:00 p.m. on PA Dutch Day, and the first 2,000 adults receive a Business Persons Special R-Phils Tailgate Chair (A2000) thanks to Apex Community Federal Credit Union.

Wednesday’s PA Dutch Day tribute, thanks to 830 AM WEEU, will feature some great Pennsylvania Dutch food, PA Dutch dialect, and special guest Darren “Dutch” Daulton, thanks to Yuengling. Fans can meet a former Reading Phillies great, and one of the most popular Philadelphia Phillies of all-time at the ballpark on Wednesday. Dutch will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, then head to the Yuengling Hometown Taproom to sign free autographs and pose for photos with R-Phils fans.

Also on this day, fans can enjoy a special “Turn Back the Clock to the Darren Daulton 1983 R-Phils”, with 1983 prices on tickets, food and beer, courtesy of 830 AM WEEU. Fans can get a ticket to the game for the price it cost in 1983. Ticket prices are as follows: Child/Senior GA - $1.50, Adult GA - $3.50, and Green Reserved Seat - $4.50 (Yellow and Blue Box are regular price). Fans can also enjoy $1 concession menu items (French fries, hot dogs, and ice cream), as well as a special $2 Happy Hour on beer, plus $3 Yuengling drafts all game!

As part of the excitement, fans will be treated to great musical entertainment on the Weston Center Winning Smiles Stage, with fantastic music of the 1980’s, courtesy of Mr. Hand the 80’s band, who will perform an exceptional 90-minute concert from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. The 80’s are back -- for a day, at America’s Classic Ballpark.

On Thursday, the two teams will play the finale of their three-game set, and will do so at 9:35 a.m. for the R-Phils 10th Annual Morning Game. VIST Financial Plaza gates open at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, and the first 2,500 adults get a 10th Annual Morning Game T-Shirt, courtesy of Phoebe Berks Village. Also, the first 1,000 adults will be handed an R-Phils Coffee Mug, thanks to Take Two Bagels. All fans receive free coffee from 6-8 a.m. thanks to Take Two Bagels, and free hot dogs from 6-8 a.m. thanks to Berks Packing & Stroehmann’s.

Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Tony Farina and his band “Swing Boulevard” will hit the Weston Center Winning Smiles Stage for a magical two-hour musical performance. Fans 21-years-old and older can also enjoy Happy Hour, with $1 of select beers.

Also on Thursday, fans can Stroll the Warning Track at 8:30 a.m., thanks to Rock Hits Y102, and there will be a special Kings and Queen of Baseballtown Autograph Session, located in VIST Financial Plaza from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Don’t miss the chance to meet and greet some of the all-time greats from around Baseballtown.

Tuesday, May 24, 6:35 p.m.
-R-Phils Legends Photo featuring Darren Daulton (first 500 adults)
-Celebration of Music Pre-Game Performance & FREE Ticket
- $3 Off Yellow Box Seats for R-Phils Senior Club Members and Active & Veteran Military

Wednesday, May 25, 6:35 p.m.
- Business Persons Special R-Phils Tailgate Chair (A2000)
-Darren "Dutch" Daulton Autograph / Photo Session – Yuengling
-Bobby Bubbenmoyer PA Dutch Tribute - 830 AM WEEU
- Turn Back the Clock Literally w/ 1983 Pricing on Tickets, Concessions, and Beer
-Redner's R-Phils Kids Club Happy Half Hour (12:00 - 12:30 PM)
-Happy Hour (12:00 - 1:00 PM) - $1.00 off select beers
-Pre-Game concert featuring Mr. Hand and the 80's Band from 12:00 - 1:30 pm.
-$18 Family Day at the Pool – Reading Eagle

Thursday, May 26, 11:05 a.m.
-10th Annual Morning Game T-Shirt (A2500) - Phoebe Berks Village
-R-Phils Coffee Mug (A1000) - Take Two Bagels
-Free Coffee and Hot Dogs from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
-Stroll the Warning Track 8:30AM - Rock Hits Y102
-Kings & Queen of Baseballtown Autograph Session 8:00 AM - 69 News Berks Edition
-Tony Farina & "Swing Boulevard" 7:00 AM
-Redner's R-Phils Kids Club Happy Half Hour (6:00 - 7:30 AM)
-Happy Hour (6:00 - 8:00 AM) - $1.00 off select beers plus

Single-game tickets for all remaining home games of the 2011 season are available now and fans can purchase tickets by visiting readingphillies.com, by calling 610-370-BALL, or by stopping by the brand-new ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium. Fans can also add the all-you-can eat Deck Buffett wristband to any order for only $12.R-Phils Tickets -- Same Great Price. America's Classic Ballpark...Just Got Even Better. The 2011 season -- the Re-Birth of America’s Classic Ballpark.