Homestand: Latin Heritage, Bark in the Park and more

(WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK, Lexington, Ky.) A Latin Heritage celebration and the final Bark in the Park Night for 2014 are among the highlights of the Lexington Legends' seven-game homestand that begins Thursday, August 14.

  The Legends, class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, will take on the West Virginia Power, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in a four-game series starting Thursday. The Delmarva Shorebirds, an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, will be in for a three-game series beginning Monday night.

  The schedule:

    Thursday, August 14:  Legends vs. West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Fans are invited to bring their dogs for Bark in the Park, presented by IncrediPet.   A two-dollar donation for each dog will benefit the Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). The first 300 dogs through the gates will receive an IncrediPet bandana. There will be a Doggie Parade before the game, and several contests for dogs, such as best dressed, longest tail and Big L lookalike, will be held during the game. A raffle will offer a chance to win a year's supply of dog food. Thursday night is also a Kentucky Ale Thirsty Thursday, and beer and Pepsi products will be on sale for one dollar each.  

    Friday, August 15:  Legends vs. West Virginia, 7:05 p.m. Following the game, Legends' President/COO Andy Shea and catcher Chad Johnson will demonstrate their support for the fight against childhood cancers by having their heads shaved. Johnson is involved in fund-raising through a Vs. Cancer web page. The Legends will host Boy Scouts from around the region for an overnight campout following the game.

    Saturday, August 16: Legends vs. West Virginia, 7:05 p.m.   Saturday is Hearing Loss Awareness night. Representatives of Bluegrass Hearing Clinic will be at the ballpark to provide information and assistance, and will give away 5,000 disposable earplugs. 

                A Ford Fireworks show will follow the game.

    Sunday, August 17: Legends vs. West Virginia, 2:05 p.m. A Latin Heritage celebration will feature the Kentucky Salsa All-Stars and will honor the cultural contributions of the Latin community. The Cardinal Valley Folk Dance Group will also perform. Radio Vida, 1440 AM, will provide a play-by-play broadcast of the Legends' game in Spanish.   

  Monday, August 18:  Legends vs. Delmarva, 7:05 p.m.   Monday is Kids Eat Free night, presented by Members Heritage Federal Credit Union. Kids age 12 and under will receive a voucher for a free meal and drink. The Legends also will present Service Industry Appreciation Night, a celebration that will include special in-game promotions to recognize those who work in service industry jobs.

    Tuesday, August 19: Legends vs. Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. Tuesday is 37-cent hot dog night. The price is in recognition of the Ford F-150 being the best-selling truck for the past 37 consecutive years.

    Wednesday, August 20:  Legends vs. Delmarva, 7:05 p.m. The Legends are holding their own Grandparents Day, as grandparents will receive a two-dollar discount off a box seat ticket. The Legends are also offering a "Senior Special" meal in the Kentucky Ale Taproom starting at 5 p.m. The meal will include fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans for $10.

  "This homestand really offers a great variety of fun, as well as recognition for great causes," said Shea. "I know our fans will enjoy coming to Whitaker Bank Ballpark for these next seven games."

  For ticket information, call 859 422-7867 or visit www.lexingtonlegends.com.

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