Sandberg Statue, $1 Dog Night on Thursday

http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120418&content_id=28990660&vkey=news_t1410&fext=.jsp&sid=t1410 More than three decades after being collectively dealt to the Chicago Cubs for shortstop Ivan DeJesus, Ryne Sandberg and Larry Bowa will reconvene at Coca-Cola Park on Thursday, April 26 when the IronPigs host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees at 7:05 p.m. For this game only, a special ticket deal is available for fans that purchase their seats online and enter the unique promo code available only on the IronPigs' Facebook (www.facebook.com/lhvironpigs) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/ironpigs) pages. Make sure to "Like" the IronPigs on Facebook and "Follow" the team on Twitter for exclusive promotions throughout the season. · Purchase Tickets · Shop Online · Facebook · Twitter Fans attending this special reunion game will be rewarded with a boat load of special promotions, including: Ryne Sandberg bronze statues for the first 3,000 fans 18 and older. An hour-long autograph session from 7:05 p.m. to 8:05 p.m. featuring former Phillies player and manager, Larry Bowa. He is also slated to throw out the game's ceremonial first pitch. The only "Dollar Dog" night of the season featuring $1 hot dogs for the entirety of the game. Ladies Night featuring a a pre-game Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. with live music and $2 domestic drink specials in the AT&T Plaza. Tickets for all upcoming IronPigs games can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. Prices for single-game start as low as $7 for General Admission, granting fans access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area, the brand-new bar at the Red Robin Tiki Terrace & Oasis along with standing room only areas. Field Level reserved seats are just $10. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as Coca-Cola Park was Minor League Baseball's most visited venue in 2011 with seating capacity reached or surpassed during 60 of the club's 68 home dates. The IronPigs-Yankees series continues on Friday at 7:05 p.m. with another sensational Friday Night Fireworks show presented by Ford immediately following the contest. Every Friday Night Fireworks in 2012 has been revamped and reloaded to offer a unique vantage point and an up-close view of all the excitement. 5th Year Commemorative Glasses presented by East Stroudsburg University await the first 3,000 adults 18 and older attending Saturday's 6:35 p.m. contest against the Yankees. Throughout 2012, the IronPigs are celebrating their fifth anniversary seasons with an array of giveaways and promotions. The first week of the two-week homestand concludes on Sunday at 1:35 p.m. with Dog Day #2 featuring Kids/Dog Cereal Bowl-n-Spoon Sets for the first 2,000 youngsters 17 and under and all dogs in attendance. Fans that are planning on bringing their canine must purchase a General Admission ticket and will only have access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area. We ask that those with four paws also adhere to the following guidelines: All potty breaks must be cleaned up by your owner. Please mind your manners. Out of control dogs may be asked to leave Coca-Cola Park. Cheering for the IronPigs is allowed, but barking should be kept at a minimum. You must be kept on a leash by your owner. Immediately following Sunday's game, all children 12 and under can show off their speed with Kids Run the Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network. Following a scheduled off-day on Monday, April 30, the IronPigs continue their season-long homestand with six-game against Charlotte Knights and Syracuse Chiefs. Additional information on these exciting series including the upcoming Vance Worley and Harry Kalas giveaways will be made available on Friday, April 27 at ironpigsbaseball.com. With the exception of all Thursday home games when the Main gates open at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour specials restrained to the AT&T Plaza, 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 in Coca-Cola Park's "Pig Tail Porking Spaces" is $3 per vehicle for all IronPigs home games. 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. Don't forget to ask about the all-new four-person "islands" in the Red Robin Oasis located directly above the left field bullpens. Each island is covered underneath a thatched roof and includes a circular half-table, cocktail-style seating for the four fans in the party and wait service. 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.