Homestand Highlights May 14-18

PENSACOLA, Fla., - The Pensacola Blue Wahoos welcome the Mississippi Braves to Blue Wahoos Stadium beginning Saturday night. All month long, the Blue Wahoos and Whataburger are teaming up to collect goods for USO Northwest Florida. Our homestand includes Fireworks Saturday, a Justin Gatlin Bobblehead Giveaway and Office Space Night!  

Ticketshare: Season ticket holders, don't forget that if you are unable to make a game, you can resell your tickets on BlueWahoos.com with Ticketshare! It's fast, convenient and easy. You can do it all from your personal account online. For additional help, feel free to call the Blue Wahoos at (850) 934-8444 or email [email protected].

What's Cookin': We have the Peaches & Cream a 'la Mode to protect ourselves from the Mississippi Braves! House made peach cobbler muffins placed in a waffle bowl with vanilla ice cream topped with caramel is too sweet to be denied! It's a perfect time to unveil this dangerously delicious special to the world. This item is served in Port Side Grille for $7 while supplies last this homestand. 

Featured Merch: Now parents and children can wear matching t-shirts to Blue Wahoos games! The Under Armour NuTech Tee has an ultra-soft feel and is available in both adult and youth sizes! Pick one up at the Bait & Tackle team store or check out our online store!

Support the Troops: During the month of May, the Blue Wahoos and Whataburger are teaming up to collect donations for USO Northwest Florida. The USO will deliver the items directly to the troops currently serving the United States. Fans who donate during the drive will receive a coupon for a free Whataburger. This week fans can drop off single-serve microwave snacks such as mac and cheese, ramen noodles, ravioli, etc. Bottled water will be accepted all month long. 

Who To Watch: Be sure to watch the No. 1 overall pick of the 2015 MLB Draft. After being selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks, Dansby Swanson was traded to the Atlanta Braves organization. After starting the year with the High-A Carolina Mudcats, he was promoted to the Mississippi Braves on April 30. He's currently batting .273 after 12 games with the Braves. 

Saturday, May 14 vs. Mississippi Braves
First pitch at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Fireworks Saturday - The best fireworks show on the Gulf Coast will be after game and is presented by Highpointe Hotels.  
Justin Gatlin Bobblehead Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans will receive a Justin Gatlin bobblehead presented by Gulf Winds Federal Credit Union/WEAR TV. Join us as we honor the Woodham High School graduate and Olympic gold medalist. Limit one per person. 
Junior Niedecken - Racecar driver Junior Niedecken will be at the game to sign autographs. Fans can show up early to see the No. 99 Blue Wahoos race car outside of the ballpark.

Sunday, May 15 vs. Mississippi Braves
First pitch at 4:00 p.m., Gates open at 3:00 p.m.
McDonald's Family Sunday - Families can enjoy Sunday afternoons on the Pensacola Bay with the Blue Wahoos! Presented by McDonald's, kids can run the bases postgame and play catch on the field! 
BBoy McCoy Entertainment Act - When BBoy McCoy gets his chance to shine, he steals the show! He's got smooth moves and fancy footwork. He's got clever, robotic dance routines that are unreal! 

Monday, May 16 vs. Mississippi Braves
First pitch at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Giveback Monday - Our Giveback Monday Fundraisers are for Hellen Caro Elementary and AK Suter. The top fundraiser of the night will receive $1000 from the Blue Wahoos prior to the game. The 50/50 raffle will also benefit the fundraisers as part of Giveback Monday presented by the Pensacola News Journal.

Tuesday, May 17 vs. Mississippi Braves
First pitch at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Fat Tuesday - Fans have a chance to buy individuals tickets to the Winn-Dixie Party Deck for an all-you-can-eat buffet for 90 minutes. This features unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs and popcorn along with samples from Moe's Southwest Grill, Papa John's, Hemingway's Island Grill, Newk's Eatery and Pita Pit. (Fat Tuesday ticket for May 17 is sold out)
Kevin Bacon Night - Celebrate Kevin Bacon night at Blue Wahoos Stadium as part of our Fat Tuesday celebration.
Fitness Night - Gyms around the area join us for Fitness Night! 

Wednesday, May 18 vs. Mississippi Braves
First pitch at 6:30 p.m., Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Office Space Night - Yeahhhh…. We're going to need you to come in on Office Space Night. 
Silver Wahoos - Our dancing group, the Silver Wahoos presented by the Retirement Planners, will perform at tonight's game. 
POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedication - Joined by the Robert E. Mitchell Foundation, the Pensacola Blue Wahoos are dedicating the POW/MIA "National Chair of Honor" before the game. A POW/MIA chair in any location is to remain perpetually empty to help people remember that even though our soldiers are not here, there is still a space for them.  

Celebrate five seasons of baseball in 2016! Enjoy Pensacola's beautiful Blue Wahoos Stadium as a group by contacting the Pensacola Blue Wahoos at (850) 934-8444. Follow the team at BlueWahoos.com, facebook.com/PensacolaBlueWahoos and twitter.com/BlueWahoosBBall. 

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