HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Tuesday, August 28—Sunday, September 2) Game of Thrones Night & Beatles Night Highlight Eleventh Homestand of 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Tuesday, August 28—Sunday, September 2) Game of Thrones Night & Beatles Night Highlight Eleventh Homestand of 2018 ST. LOUIS, Mo., August 27, 2018 – The Cardinals are back at Busch Stadium after winning five of six in Los Angeles and Denver and return as the hottest team in baseball with a record of 19-5 in the month of August. The six- game homestand kicks off with three games against the Pittsburgh Pirates (August 28-30) and concludes with a three- game series versus the Cincinnati Reds (August 31-September 2). The eleventh homestand of the season is highlighted by Ray Lankford’s Bud Bash appearance and Union Appreciation Day. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. • Ray Lankford Budweiser Bash Theme Event: Fans who purchase a special Bud Bash Theme Ticket will receive a limited-edition Ray Lankford bobblehead as we celebrate Cardinal fan favorites. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Ray in the Budweiser Terrace. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/budbash. #BudBash • Battle at Busch: 105.7 The Point and the Cardinals welcome back the Battle at Busch concert series. Tonight’s battle features Chasing Ginger, Mars Transit and Postal Modern. Gate 6 will open at 5:15 p.m. for the event. Performances begin at 5:35 p.m. in Budweiser Terrace. Tickets are available for $5 to each Battle at Busch game at cardinals.com/battleatbusch. • Purina Pet Adoption: Join us for Purina’s Better Together Pet Adoption Days at the Ballpark. Head to Ford Plaza prior to the games to meet adoptable furry friends from Five Acres and the Belleville area Humane Society. • Cardinals Care Stadium Auction: Auction tables will be located at Gates 1 and 3, inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club for fans and collectors to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. #CardsCare Wednesday, August 29, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. • Game of Thrones Theme Night: Lord Dewitt, third of his name, is calling upon all Cardinals fans to join forces and enjoy Game of Thrones Night at the ballpark. Fans who purchased this special Theme Ticket will receive their very own bobblehead commemorating Ozzie Smith’s ascension to MLB’s Iron Throne. An official Game of Thrones Iron Throne will be on hand for photo opportunities in Budweiser Terrace. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/thrones. • Player Ticket Program: Harrison Bader will host a group from the St. Louis Dream Center for tonight’s game as part of the club’s Player Ticket Program. Thursday, August 30, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (6:15 p.m.) MLB Network Showcase National Broadcast (out-of-market only) Gates open at 4:45 p.m. • Billikens Theme Night: Come cheer on the Cardinals with fellow Billikens alumni and fans! With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will receive a Billikens-themed Cardinals mesh jersey. Come early for a pregame pep rally featuring special Billiken guests. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/billikens. #CardsTheme • Purina Pet Adoption: Join us for Purina’s Better Together Pet Adoption Days at the Ballpark. Head to Ford Plaza prior to the games to meet adoptable furry friends from Five Acres and the Belleville area Humane Society. • Fowler’s Friends: Dexter Fowler will host a group from College Bound for tonight’s game as part of his Fowler’s Friends Player Ticket Program. Friday, August 31, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:15 p.m. • Beer Stein Giveaway: 30,000 fans ages 21 and older, will receive a beer stein highlighting the Cardinals World Series Championship vs. the Milwaukee Brewers in 1982. Presented by Budweiser. #CardsPromo • Beatles Tribute Theme Night: Come Together for Beatles Tribute Night! Fans that purchase a special Theme Ticket will receive an exclusive Beatles- themed Cardinals t-shirt. Come early and enjoy a pregame concert in Budweiser Terrace by Beatles cover band, Hard Day’s Night. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/beatles. #CardsTheme • Cardinals en Español: Tonight’s game will be broadcast over the radio in Spanish by Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina. The Spanish broadcast will air locally on WIJR 880 AM and be streamed via cardinals.com & the MLB.com At Bat mobile app. #STLCardenales or #SomosSTL • Artifact Spotlight: Before every Friday home game, the Cardinals Museum highlights artifacts in the collection not currently on display during a pregame presentation inside the Museum at 3:00 & 3:30. Today’s featured item relates to the legacy of Stan Musial. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum. #CardsMuseum • Flashback Friday: Before every Friday home game at 4:00 p.m., the Cardinals Museum will host a presentation about Cardinals history or a museum-related topic from one of the Museum’s staff members, a former player or a visiting author. Today’s presentation will be led by museum staff and focus on the 1982 World Series Trophy design. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum. #CardsMuseum • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: One lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from tonight’s raffle ticket donations. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For more info and past winning raffle numbers, visit cardinals.com/5050. #CardsCare5050 • Cardinals Care Stadium Auction: Auction tables will be located at Gates 1 and 3, inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club for fans and collectors to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. #CardsCare Saturday, September 1, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (6:15 p.m.) Gates open at 4:15 p.m. • Embroidered Jersey Giveaway: 30,000 fans ages 16 and older, will take home a Home White Embroidered Jersey, courtesy of TD Ameritrade. #CardsPromo • Saturday Signings at the Museum: Former Cardinals pitcher Alan Benes will sign autographs at the Cardinals Museum from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Visit cardinals.com/museum for more information. #CardsMuseum • Cardinals en Español: Today’s game will be broadcast over the radio in Spanish by Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina. The Spanish broadcast will air locally on WIJR 880 AM and be streamed via cardinals.com & the MLB.com At Bat mobile app. #STLCardenales or #SomosSTL • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: One lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from today’s raffle ticket donations. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For more info and past winning raffle numbers, visit cardinals.com/5050. #CardsCare5050 • MLBPAA Auction: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3 and inside the Cardinals Club through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the MLBPAA. Sunday, September 2, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (1:15 p.m.) Gates open at 11:15 a.m. • Cardinals Bear Giveaway: 12,000 kids ages 15 and under, will take home their very own Cardinals Bear, presented by Build-A-Bear Workshop. #CardsPromo • Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday: Starting two hours prior to the game, bring the entire family to Ford Plaza for games, prizes and free North Star frozen treats (while supplies last). • Fredbird’s Birthday Party Theme Event: With the purchase of a special Theme Ticket, fans will join Fredbird and friends for a pregame birthday party and lots of great photo ops in Cunningham Corner. Lunch and dessert will be provided and each special guest will take home a Cardinals goodie bag! Tickets are currently sold out. For more information, visit cardinals.com/theme. #CardsTheme • Union Appreciation Theme Day: Start your Labor Day celebration a day early! Fans who purchase this special Theme Ticket will receive a specially-designed Cardinals “Union Proud” t-shirt. Additionally, a portion of each ticket sold will be donated to the St. Louis Labor Council’s “$5 For The Fight” fund. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/union. #CardsTheme • Cardinals en Español: Today’s game will be broadcast over the radio in Spanish by Polo Ascencio and Bengie Molina. The Spanish broadcast will air locally on WIJR 880 AM and be streamed via cardinals.com & the MLB.com At Bat mobile app. #STLCardenales or #SomosSTL • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: One lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from today’s raffle ticket donations. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For more info and past winning raffle numbers, visit cardinals.com/5050. #CardsCare5050 • MLBPAA Auction: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1, Gate 3 and inside the Cardinals Club through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the MLBPAA. MORE INFORMATION #CompleteGamer – Celebrating Bob Gibson in 2018 On April 15th, 59 years to the date of his first Major League start, the Cardinals launched the #CompleteGamer fan engagement campaign to honor Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Gibson, who played his entire 17-year career with the Cardinals and ended his career with more complete games (255) than his franchise leading number of wins (251). As part of the campaign, fans are asked to share examples of people that they know who are a #CompleteGamer in their own respective field or vocation. Each week, the team will highlight at least one fan #CompleteGamer and they will receive a special Gibson autographed item from the team. Fans can nominate someone through an online submission form at cardinals.com/Gibson.