Six days of Summer Fun Heats Up canal park Ducks home through Father’s Day - Homestand has bobbleheads, fireworks , Bark in the Park & more!

(AKRON, OHIO) June 11, 2019 – The summer is heating up at Canal Park as the Akron RubberDucks start a six-game homestand tonight at 7:05 p.m. against the Hartford Yard Goats. These six games have it all— a bobblehead giveaway, two fireworks shows, Bark in the Park, and more affordable family fun that will have fans excited and packing the park. From Dad Bods to Comicon, the RubberDucks have got you covered this week!

Tickets for the homestand start at $5 for advance purchase and fans can purchase tickets by stopping at the RubberDucks Box Office at Canal Park Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. through the end of the game, and Sundays it opens at 11 a.m. through game’s end. Tickets are also available by calling 330-253-5151 or on www.akronrubberducks.com.

Downtown Akron Construction Update: Because of ongoing construction projects around downtown Akron, parking and driving may be affected. Please visit DriveAkron.com and Akronrubberducks.com for more road updates as the downtown construction project continues to progress. June 11-16 Homestand Highlights **T-SHIRT TUESDAY** - June 11 vs. Hartford (7:05 p.m.), presented by Aaron’s, First National Bank, and 1590 WAKR Probables: Hartford – LHP Jack Wynkoop (5-5, 3.30) vs. Akron – RHP Mike Clevinger (Rehab)

Dad Bod Appreciation Night – Yes, you read that correctly. We’re celebrating all things Dad Bod related. So tuck in your shirts, fire up your grills, and be ready to lose your remote in the couch cushions. It’s Dad Bod Night!

• T-Shirt Tuesday – Every Tuesday home game features a different t-shirt giveaway to the first 1,000 fans! Collect all nine themed shirts. This week, it’s “Dad Bod” themed! Presented by Aaron’s and First National Bank.

**WELLNESS WEDNESDAY** - June 12 vs. Hartford (7:05 p.m.), presented by Summa Health and Sunny 101.7 Probables: Hartford – RHP Brandon Gold (6-3, 3.63) vs. Akron – LHP Sam Hentges (1-7, 4.35)

Bark in the Park – Bring your dog to the game! WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?!?! We encourage you to bring your good boy out to Canal Park for some fun. Don’t worry, your dog is free of charge and will have their own seat.

• Craft Beer Night - Every Wednesday a local craft brewery will feature its products at Canal Park.

**Thirsty Thursday** - June 13 vs. Hartford (7:05 p.m.) – presented by Budweiser and ESPN Cleveland Probables: Hartford – LHP Ty Culbreth (3-6, 4.38) vs. Akron – RHP Eli Morgan (4-0, 1.78)

Teacher Appreciation Night – We’re thanking all teachers for helping shape the future of our children. With $1 Beers and Kid-Free Zones, this will help you blow off some much-needed steam after a successful 2018-19 school year!

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2019 RubberDucks Homestand Highlights – June 11-16

• Thirsty Thursday – Enjoy $1 Budweiser draft beer and Coca-Cola soft drink specials at every Thursday home game! • MiLB Player of the Month Presentation – Ducks OF Ka’ai Tom will be honored before the game by Minor League Baseball and Uncle Ray’s for winning the Eastern League’s Player of the Month Award in May.

**FIREWORKS FRIDAY** - June 14 vs. Portland (7:05 p.m.), presented by FirstEnergy, Great Lakes Fasteners, Akron Beacon Journal and 98.1 KDD Probables: Portland – TBD vs. Akron – TBD

“I Scream For Ice Cream” Akron Screamers Night – The RubberDucks will become for this one-night event become the Akron Screamers, in honor of Canal Park’s infamous 21 scoop ice cream sundae.

• Main Street Festival (5-7 p.m.) - Come down to the ballpark early and enjoy live music, kids’ activities and much more! • The Beach Boys Fireworks – Presented by Great Lakes Fasteners • Akron Screamers Jersey Auction • Electric Blue Friday – The RubberDucks normally wear their unique electric blue jerseys and fans will be treated to post- game fireworks after every Friday home game! Presented by FirstEnergy.

**GIVEAWAY SATURDAY** - June 15 vs. Portland (7:05 p.m.), presented by Northern Ohio Honda Dealers and 97.5 WONE Probables: Portland – TBD vs. Akron – TBD

Cleveland Basketball Night – It was a rough season to be a Cleveland Basketball fan… but then again, you could be an L.A. fan. We’re celebrating Cleveland Basketball great, Craig Ehlo, with his very own bobblehead.

• Craig Ehlo Bobblehead Giveaway (First 1,000 Fans)- Presented by Summa Health • WONE-FM Listener Selected Fireworks- Presented by Summa Health • Giveaway Saturday – Presented by Northern Ohio Hondo Dealers / 97.5 WONE

**FAMILY FUNDAY** - June 16 vs. Portland (2:05 p.m.), presented by Akron Children’s Hospital / KIDJAM! Radio – powered by The Summit Probables: Portland – TBD vs. Akron – TBD

RubberDucks Comicon – Our Annual RubberDucks Comicon is back! Get ready to see some of your favorite superheroes in action. Father’s Day – Bring dad and get a walk-up all-you-can-eat picnic for just $25 per person!

• Charity Begins at Home – Julie Billiart School • Challenger Day – Gates open at 11:30 a.m. for the noon Challenger Day game, in its 21st year at Canal Park. It provides an opportunity for kids and adults with developmental disabilities to play a baseball game at Canal Park, and to meet and be cheered on by some of the RubberDucks players. Each participant will get to hit and play in the field, and get to experience what it is like to be a professional ballplayer for a day. Ages range from as young as seven to as old as 25. • Akron Children’s Hospital’s Family FUNday – Families can come early to play catch on the field, and post-game Kids Run the Bases, presented by FedEx Custom Critical!

The Akron RubberDucks are the Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The 2019 season, powered by FirstEnergy, is the franchise’s 23rd since moving to Akron. For more information, call 330-253-5151 or visit www.akronrubberducks.com.