Phillies returning home this weekend

Here are the particulars on their weekend series with the Twins:

This Weekend at Citizens Bank Park (June 18-20)



MINNESOTA TWINS (June 18-20)



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).



7th Annual Phillies Sound of Philadelphia Celebration. Held in honor of Black Music Month in partnership with Philadelphia International Records. Celebrates the music of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
Pre-Game Concert (No game ticket needed), Citizens Bank Way, Begins 5:00 p.m. Hosted by Patty Jackson of WDAS 105.3 FM. Performers include the Original Intruders, Russell Thompkins Jr. of the New Stylistics, Rheel Menn, Tiago, and performing a Latin Philly Sound medley, Cintron.
On-field Presentations & Performances, Begins 6:30 p.m.: Leon Huff will present the 2010 Phillies Gamble & Huff Community Partnership Award to music stars Kevin Eubanks, Billy Paul, The Original Intruders and Joseph “Butter” Tamburro…Includes on-field performances by the award-winning Intruders and Grammy nominees Russell Thompkins Jr. of the New Stylistics.
National Anthem: Sung by award-winning recording artist Bunny Sigler.
Full lineup is available at www.phillies.com/themenights.
7th Inning: Yannick Nezet-Seguin, the new conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, will conduct the ballpark in singing Take Me Out to the Ballgame.
Color Guard: Rancocas Valley Regional High School NJROTC.
Temporary Closure of Pattison Avenue by Streets Department: Pattison Avenue between Front Street and Christopher Columbus Boulevard will temporarily be closed until Monday, June 28, to accommodate the replacement of a railroad crossing. Fans are urged to avoid this area as they travel to 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 on how they will respond.


SATURDAY: 4:10 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 1:40 p.m. (Alley concession specials until 2:40 p.m.); Other gates - 2:10 p.m. … Broadcast: FOX, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).



Phillies Father/Children Game, 3:15 p.m.: Phillies players and their children will play a one-inning game on the field.
Pitch, Hit and Run Introductions: Area youth who won the competition held earlier that day will be recognized on the field.
St. James Alumni Association Day.
National Anthem: St. James Alumni Association Blue and Gray Voice.
Book Signing: Former Phillie Doug Glanville will sign copies of his book, The Game From Where I Stand, from 3:00-4:00 p.m., Majestic Clubhouse Store.
Game-Used Phillies Sod Display: Actual pieces of the original grass from Citizens Bank Park (2004-2009), now available for sale, on display at the Phillies NewsStand (Behind Section 111).




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, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 Am (Spanish).



Chevrolet Father’s Appreciation Day. Features a special pre-game tribute to all fathers. A Sarge Cap, part of the stylish "Sarge Collection" from Phillies Broadcaster Gary Matthews, for all men 15 and older, courtesy of Chevrolet.
Prostate Awareness Day. Features special elements to promote prostate awareness and raise funds towards prostate cancer research.
National Anthem: Sung by Buena High School Select Choir from Buena, NJ.
God Bless America: Sung by Brett Roysdon.
Starting Nine: Nine youngsters will be chosen at random to accompany the players onto the field for the National Anthem.
Book Signing: Former Phillie Doug Glanville will sign copies of his book, The Game From Where I Stand, from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Phillies NewsStand (Section 111).
Facepainters: First Base Plaza.


From Keith Groller