Shorebirds Saturday Batting Practice Experience Returns for 2018

SALISBURY, Md. -- The Delmarva Shorebirds, Class-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, are pleased to announce that fans will be able to enter Arthur W. Perdue Stadium early for Saturday home games once again during the 2018 season.
On Saturdays that the Shorebirds are home, fans will be able to enter Arthur W. Perdue Stadium at 4:00 PM with the purchase of a ticket, allowing them to watch Shorebirds batting practice as well as the visiting team's batting practice. 
Along with the opportunity to watch batting practice, happy hour discounts on beverages and snack items will be available at the Pizza Stand located on the first level concourse behind home plate. From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, fans can purchase slices of pizza and small popcorn for $1 each. Draft beers can be purchased by fans age 21 or older for $5 each.
Inflatable games will be free of charge from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, as well.
Also, two Shorebirds players will be available to sign autographs in the Flock Shop before each Saturday home game from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. 
"We saw how much our fans enjoyed the Saturday Batting Practice Experience and decided to build on that excitement and success from last season" said Shorebirds General Manager, Chris Bitters. "We hope by continuing opening the gates early on Saturdays, that we can add to the overall fan experience and provide our fans with even more memories." 
The next Saturday home game is scheduled for Saturday, April 21st with first pitch set for 7:05 PM against the Lakewood BlueClaws.