Bats host Homer Bailey bobblehead giveaway, Dog Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Homer Bailey bobbleheads will be given to the first 3,000 paid admissions to the Louisville Bats' game on Saturday, June 14 at Louisville Slugger Field. First pitch for the game against the Gwinnett Braves is slated for 6:05 p.m. and gates will open at 5 p.m.

The Bats will host four total bobblehead giveaways this season at Louisville Slugger Field. Saturday's giveaway will be followed by Jay Bruce bobbleheads on Wednesday, July 2; Joey Votto bobbleheads on Saturday, August 2; and Johnny Cueto bobbleheads on Saturday, August 30.

The homestand opens with a Peanut Allergy Awareness Night on Wednesday, June 11. No peanuts or peanut-based products will be sold or allowed to be brought into the ballpark during this game. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. The Bats' second Peanut Allergy Awareness Night will be Friday, August 15.

The Wounded Warriors Kids Camp All-Star Game will be Friday, June 13 from 5:10-6:40 p.m. and feature amputee children from around the country in a softball game on the Bats' playing field to finish their weeklong camp. The children will be coached by the Wounded Warriors. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the night also serves as Southern Indiana Night and fireworks will follow the game.

The Bats will host their second and final Dog Day of the season on Tuesday, June 17 and give away dog leashes to the first 1,000 dog owners. First pitch on Dog Day against the Durham Bulls is at 7:05 p.m. and gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets for dog owners are $7 and dogs may enter the ballpark at the Witherspoon or Jackson street entrances with a $3 donation to the Kentucky Humane Society.

The team closes out its homestand with a day game on Wednesday, June 18 at 11:45 a.m.

The Bats (32-33) finish their road trip Tuesday afternoon in Pawtucket before traveling home and welcoming Gwinnett (Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves) and Durham (Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) to Louisville Slugger Field for four games apiece.

The Bats have averaged 8,979 fans per game at Louisville Slugger Field since its opening in 2000 and have totaled over 8.8 million fans through 14 seasons. Tickets for all regular season games are available. The entire 2014 Bats schedule, including updated promotions and special events, can be found at batsbaseball.com. Single-game tickets may be purchased online, by calling 1-855-228-8497 or by visiting the Louisville Slugger Field box office. Full and partial season tickets along with group outings and suite rentals are available by calling the Bats front office at 502-212-2287.

 

Louisville Bats Homestand Highlights • June 11 - June 18, 2014

Wednesday, June 11 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

• Peanut Allergy Awareness Night: No peanuts or peanut-based products allowed in the ballpark this night.
• Ladies Night: Half-priced field reserved tickets for ladies 16 and over with a voucher from any Sun Tan City location, presented by Sun Tan City.
• Gallo Barefoot Wine Tasting on concourse.

Thursday, June 12 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:05 p.m.

• Budweiser Beer Happy Hour: $1 Bud and Bud Light from 5:30-7 p.m. plus live music by 64 West on the Overlook Deck.

Friday, June 13 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 7:15 p.m.

• Wounded Warrior Kids Camp All-Star Game: 5:10-6:40 p.m.
• Southern Indiana Night, presented by Lucas Oil.
• The UPS Store Toys for Tots Literacy Program: Fans who donate new children's book to Toys for Tots received voucher for free hot dog and small Pepsi.
• Postgame Fireworks, presented by Lucas Oil.

Saturday, June 14 - Louisville Bats vs. Gwinnett Braves, 6:05 p.m.

• Homer Bailey Bobblehead Giveaway: First 3,000 paid admissions, presented by Humana.
• Budweiser Backyard Bash: Cornhole from 5-7:30 p.m. and $3 AmberBock, Land Shark and Shock Top until the end of the 7^th on the Overlook. Also, register to win 2014 World Series tickets (available to those 21-and-over).

Sunday, June 15 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 6:05 p.m.

• Father's Day and Postgame Play Catch with Dad
• Inflatable KidsZone: Inflated from 5-8 p.m. in the West Hall of Fame Pavilion, presented by BracesBracesBraces and Kids Dentistree.
• Postgame Kids Run the Bases, presented by the YMCA and Meijer.

Monday, June 16 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 7:05 p.m.

• Baseball Bingo: Winner receives a $50 Meijer gift card and 2^nd place finisher(s) receive a gift certificate for a ½ gallon of Blue Bell Ice Cream.
• Meijer Monday: Fans receive $3 off per field reserved seat when presenting any Meijer receipt to the box office window.
• White Castle Guarantee Win Monday: If the Bats win, fans can take their ticket stub to White Castle for a FREE classic slider (good either Monday night or all day Tuesday at area White Castles).

Tuesday, June 17 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 7:05 p.m.

• Dog Day, presented by the Kentucky Humane Society.
• Dog Leash Giveaway: First 1,000 dog owners, presented by Meijer.
• $1 Hot Dogs and Pepsi Products.

Wednesday, June 18 - Louisville Bats vs. Durham Bulls, 11:45 a.m.

• Ladies Night: Half-priced field reserved tickets for ladies 16 and over with a voucher from any Sun Tan City location, presented by Sun Tan City.