Details on a big Phillies home stand vs. Mets, Cards, Braves

FROM KEITH GROLLER

This Week at Citizens Bank Park (April 30 – May 9)



NEW YORK METS (April 30-May 2)



FRIDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Tug McGraw Foundation Brain Tumor Awareness Night. National Anthem: Sung by country singer Catherine Raney, cousin of the late Tug McGraw…First Ball: patients Jenny McDevitt and Jimmy McKeon…First and Third Base Gates: Information on the Tug McGraw Foundation…Discounted Tug McGraw jerseys are on sale at the Mitchell & Ness Alley Store, with a portion of the proceeds to go to the Tug McGraw Foundation.
State Farm Community Service Good Neighbor Award, presented to Anne Mahlum, founder and president of Back on My Feet.
Doc’s Box: Roy Halladay launches this new charitable ticket program. Halladay will host a group of at-risk, runaway and homeless children and teens from Youth Emergency Service (YES), who will have the opportunity to watch batting practice on the field and meet Halladay. The children will then be treated to a private suite to enjoy the game and dinner. This is the first of more than 50 visits scheduled through various Phillies player programs. For more information, please visit www.phillies.com/community.
· Phillies, ARAMARK and Mitchell & Ness Unveil Newly-Renovated Store in Ashburn Alley: Fans will enjoy the newly-renovated Mitchell & Ness Alley Store, as they shop for signature throwback flannel jerseys from MLB’s Cooperstown Authentic Collection, as well as a line of fashion apparel based on nostalgic Phillies logos, old-time pennants and banners.

Philadelphia Phillies: 2010 Yearbook. Hot off the presses! Now on sale at the Majestic Clubhouse Store and NewsStands throughout Citizens Bank Park.
“Need Help?” Text Service: Plug this number into your cell phone! If there is a medical, security or cleaning emergency during home games at Citizens Bank Park, fans can text the word "PHILLIES" [space], with issue and location to 69050. The Phillies will automatically respond with a text with how they will respond.
What’s New at Citizens Bank Park. For a full listing, please visit http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20100322&content_id=8868676&vkey=pr_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi.


SATURDAY: 3:10 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 12:40 p.m. (Alley concession specials until 1:40 p.m.); Other gates - 1:10 p.m. … Broadcast: FOX, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Modell’s Sporting Goods Run the Bases. Children 14 and under are invited to run the bases following the game.
Firestone All-Star Balloting begins at Citizens Bank Park. The Phanatic will cast the first ballot.
Book signing: Todd Zolecki, Phillies beat writer for MLB.com, will sign copies of his new book, "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Philadelphia Phillies", from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on the Main Concourse, behind Section 111, adjacent to the NewsStand.
National Anthem: Sung by Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia from West Chester University.
Color Guard: Coatesville Air Force JROTC Honor Guard.
Left Field Gate: Topps Attax (every weekend in May, prior to the game). Kids of all ages can try out this new gaming experience.




SUNDAY: 8:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 5:35 p.m. (Alley concession specials until 6:35 p.m.); All gates open 6:05 p.m. … Broadcasts: ESPN, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 Am (Spanish).



Starting Nine: Nine youngsters will be chosen at random to accompany the players onto the field for the National Anthem.
National Anthem: Sung by Audubon High School Chorus.
God Bless America: Sung by cast members from The Story of My Life.
Facepainters: First Base Plaza.
7th Inning: Lady PhaPha in the house! The Phanatic returns with a Lady GaGa impression.
Baseball Insiders Show on 1490 AM WBCB, live at McFadden’s Restaurant, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.




ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (May 3-May 6)





MONDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Hatfield Phillies Franks Dollar Dog Night.
Asian Pacific Celebration. Highlights include delicacies (Third Base Plaza), music and dancing that represent the rich cultural traditions from many Asian countries. Entertainment begins at 5:45 p.m. For a full lineup, please visit www.phillies.com/themenights.
First Base Gate: Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University (FISDU) performs traditional Filipino Dance
Third Base Gate: Bollywood Dreams Entertainment presents Broad Street Baadshahz & AATMA Performing Arts… Live traditional music by Akshar Dholis…Free Henna tattoos.
Left Field Gate: Philadelphia Suns Traditional Chinese Lion Dancers.
Onfield performances at 6:30 p.m.: Kyo Daiko Japanese-style Taiko drumming…Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University (FISDU) – Maglalatik (Coconut Dancers)…International recording artist Raghav...National Anthem: Sung by Pennsori, a Korean Choir from the University of Pennsylvania.
Special Welcome: Down Syndrome Awareness, Operation First Response, and Marlton Recreation.
Player Ticket Programs: Doc’s Box will host children from Hope Partnership for Education and Lidge’s Legions will host patients from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. For more information, please visit www.phillies.com/community.




TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: myphl17, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Teva Respiratory Asthma Awareness Night with Phillies Cap for all fans. Event held in honor of Asthma Awareness Month.
Free asthma screenings at the entrance gates. More>> www.phillies.com/promotions.
First ball: James Jackson, who has had asthma since he was a young child and has been active in his community to help raise asthma awareness.
Special Welcome: Best Buddies, St. Kevins, Springfield AA, Truman High School, and Wissahickon Middle School.
7th Inning: Phanatic dances with players from Philadelphia Independence Women’s Professional Soccer team.
Player Ticket Program: Ibañez Team Resurgence will host children from Project H.O.M.E. For more information, please visit www.phillies.com/community.




WEDNESDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, ESPN, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Phillies Explorer’s Night. High school students who took part in the Phillies career educational program, in partnership with the Cradle of Liberty, will be honored prior to the game.
Washington Township High School Night. First Ball: Sean Woodward and Michelle Guetens, Washington Township Teachers of the Year. National Anthem: Sung by Washington Township High School Choir.
Marple Township Little League Night and McDonald’s Share Night.
Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau Night. First Ball: Tim and Pat Muldoon, sons of retiring PCVB president Tom Muldoon.
Homers for Hearts Press Conference benefiting the American Heart Association held earlier in the day.
Player Ticket Programs: JRoll’s Aces will host students from Grover Washington Middle School (6th Grade) and the Victorino Foundation will host children from the Boys & Girls Club-Nicetown. For more information, please visit www.phillies.com/community.


THURSDAY: 1:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 10:35 a.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 11:35 a.m.); Other gates - 11:35 a.m. … Broadcast: CSN, MLB Network, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Citizens Bank Businessperson’s Special.
Special Welcome: Small Business Administration Day.
Chester Upland School District and McDonald’s Share Day.
National Anthem: Sung by Ursinus College Meistersingers.
Autograph Signing: Former Phillies player Jim Eisenreich, Mitchell & Ness Alley Store, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Phillies Memorabilia Display: Located at the Mitchell & Ness Alley Store, highlighting the 1993 NL Pennant winning Phillies.
Moyer Foundation Check Presentation from Downingtown Middle School students, who raised $12,000 to support Camp Erin.
Towanda Area High School Marching Band will perform on the field pre-game.
Majestic Clubhouse Store: SportsRadio 610 WIP will broadcast live from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


ATLANTA BRAVES (May 7-9)

FRIDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



10th Annual Teacher Appreciation Night. More than 6,000 teachers and their families will be in attendance. The evening is a partnership with the Newspapers in Education department of The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News and honors great educators in the region. Teacher All-Stars will be honored on the field. More than 1,500 teacher nominations were received for this honor, with more than 15,000 teacher nominations received over the 10 years of this program. Nearly 60 past winners will celebrate the day with a special pre-game Phillies Tent Party Reunion. For information on this year’s honorees, please visit http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/community/teacher_allstars.jsp.
Raul Ibanez’ former 5th grade teacher, Susan Nilsson, will be recognized pre-game as this year’s Phillies Favorite Teacher.
A 12-page supplement honoring the 2010 Teacher All-Stars will be given to all fans.
North Penn School District Night and Central Bucks High School Night.
Phillies: An Extraordinary Tradition, which celebrates over 128 years of Phillies baseball, is on sale beginning today at the Majestic Clubhouse Store. Limited copies available of the commemorative book that is already receiving rave reviews. For more information, please visit https://secure.mlb.com/phi/fan_forum/y2010/coffeetable_book_form.jsp.
National Anthem: Sung by Muhlenberg High School Camerata.
Color Guard: Salem County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard.
Player Ticket Program: Romero’s Rookies will host children from Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha Foster Care. For more information, please visit www.phillies.com/community.




SATURDAY: 3:10 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 12:40 p.m. (Alley concession specials until 1:40 p.m.); Other gates - 1:10 p.m. … Broadcast: FOX, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Youth Baseball Celebration: Includes pre-game parade of youth baseball teams.
TYA Baseball Association Night, Warrington Youth Baseball Night and Brandywine Youth Club Night.
Special Welcome: Lenape Valley Little League, Lansdale Little League and Souderton Baseball.
National Anthem: Sung by Meadowbrook School Singers.
Color Guard: Springettysbury Township Police Department Honor Guard.




SUNDAY: 1:35 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 11:05 a.m. (Alley concession specials until 12:05 p.m.); All gates open 11:35 a.m. … Broadcasts: myphl17, TBS, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 Am (Spanish).



Motrin IB Mother’s Appreciation Day with Women’s Scarf for women 15 and older. The popular pre-game celebration honoring moms returns.
Deb Pearson, Chad Durbin’s mother, will be honored pre-game.
Susan G. Komen Honorary Bat Girl.
God Bless America: Sung by Jesse Kyle, cancer survivor.
National Anthem: Abington High School Chorus.
Starting Nine: Nine youngsters will be chosen at random to accompany the players onto the field for the National Anthem.
Facepainters: First Base Plaza.
Phillies Pre-Game Radio Show: Broadcasts on WBCB 1490 AM from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

FROM KEITH GROLLER