Yankees Come to Town Tonight

FROM THE IRONPIGS

ONLY SIX HOME GAMES REMAIN THIS SEASON
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The IronPigs season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Come out to Coca-Cola Park and help the IronPigs celebrate another exciting season as only six home dates remain for the 2010 season! Two fireworks nights, three special giveaways and Fan Appreciation Day are all on tap for the final week of the season.

Tickets for the final six IronPigs home games are still available and can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. Prices for single-game tickets remain identical for the third consecutive season and start as low as $6 for General Admission, granting fans access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area and standing room only areas. Field Level reserved seats are just $9.

The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will visit the Valley for a two-game set against the IronPigs, August 30-31. Fans can enjoy the last few games of the 2010 campaign while looking forward to next season as Monday’s series opener features a 2011 IronPigs Wall Calendar courtesy of Nacci Printing to the first 7,500 adults through the gates. In addition, two IronPigs players will be signing autographs on the concourse for fans from 6:00-6:20 p.m. (players to be announced at a later date).

The first 5,000 fans in attendance for the series finale on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. will receive a 2011 Magnet Schedule presented by Sacred Heart Hospital.

As with every Tuesday home game, fans can play TD Bank Ballpark Bingo for a chance to win a $25 Visa Check Card and a team autographed baseball.

After a quick, two-day trip to Pawtucket, the IronPigs will return home on Friday, September 3 for the final homestand of the season at Coca-Cola Park.

The Labor Day weekend series lifts off with a Friday Night Fireworks extravaganza presented by Subarashii Kudamono following Friday’s 7:05 p.m. tilt against the Buffalo Bisons, the New York Mets top affiliate.

Saturday’s 6:35 p.m. game features the final Pre-Game Happy Hour and Concert series as well as the final giveaway of the 2010 season. From 4:30 to 5:30, fans will be able to enjoy $1 hot dogs and $3 Bud and Bud Lights in the AT&T Plaza while enjoying live entertainment from the Todd Wolf Band.

The first 3,000 adults will receive a one-of-a-kind Coca-Cola Park Photo Frame thanks to the Finish Line Running Store and Back in Action in which fans can put their most cherished Coca-Cola Park memories from the 2010 season.

The first-place Yankees return for Sunday’s penultimate game at 5:35 p.m. Following the game, the final rendition of Eastern Pennsylvania’s premier fireworks show for the 2010 season will be on display courtesy of the Pennsylvania Lottery.

And lastly, the IronPigs 2010 season concludes on Monday, September 6 at 1:35 p.m. for Fan Appreciation Day at Coca-Cola Park. Fans won’t want to miss great raffles, prizes, giveaways and more during this action-packed final game on 2010!

With the exception of Saturday home games and other noted games, the Main Gates open 75 minutes prior to game time while the Club Level gates open 90 minutes before scheduled first pitch time.

Fans are reminded that there are three entry points for parking and are encouraged to use the Dauphin Street entrance when traveling from downtown Allentown. In addition to the Dauphin Street entrance, entry to Coca-Cola Park can be gained off American Parkway and Union Boulevard. Preferred/Handicapped Parking access is available via American Parkway only.

The cost of parking for all IronPigs home games is $3 per vehicle.

Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment and are the only Minor League team to offer bubbles to fans entering the AT&T Plaza and balloons for all children exiting Coca-Cola Park.


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