HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Tuesday, August 11
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Tuesday, August 11 – Wednesday, August 19, 2015) Red Schoendienst statue giveaway and the 2015 Cardinals HOF Induction ceremony highlight the ninth homestand of 2015 ST. LOUIS, August 11, 2015– The Cardinals are back at Busch for a jam-packed nine-game homestand. Today kicks off a three-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by a weekend matchup with the Miami Marlins and a three- game set with the San Francisco Giants. The homestand is highlighted by six theme nights, four giveaways and the 2015 Cardinals Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Ken Dayley Budweiser Bash Theme Night (#BudBash): Fans who purchase this special Bud Bash Theme Ticket receive a limited edition Ken Dayley mini bobblehead as the Cardinals celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1985 Nationals League Champion Cardinals. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Dayley. For more info, or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#CardsTheme). Fans must present the special theme night voucher in order to receive this promotional item. Dayley will also throw a ceremonial pitch prior to the game. Cardinals Care Stadium Auction: Fans have the unique opportunity to bid on exclusive autographed Cardinals memorabilia at the game. The auction is a great way for fans and collectors alike to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. Auction tables are located at Gate 1, Gate 3, inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club. Pregame Pom, Cheer and Dance Performance: Prior to the game, groups from Paris High School Cheer, Mehlville Pantherettes, Central High School Pommies, Hannibal High School Dance Team, St. Charles Tigers Cheerleading and Sperreng Middle School Cheer will perform in Ford Plaza. – more – Wednesday, August 12, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Farmer Appreciation Night: Fans who purchase this special Theme Ticket will receive a limited edition Cardinals Farmer Appreciation Mesh Hat, sponsored by Monsanto. For more info, or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#CardsTheme). Fans must present the special Theme Night voucher in order to receive this promotional item. Longhaul Bombers: The Long Haul Bombers, a collection of the world’s greatest softball home run hitters, will hold a softball home run hitting contest around 6:15 p.m. Battle at Busch: 105.7 The Point and the Cardinals present the Battle at Busch concert series. The 2015 schedule features 18 local bands over the course of six nights, at six different Cardinals home games in Ford Plaza. Tonight’s battle features the Chad Randall Band and others. Bands begin performing 20 minutes after the gates open with each act given 20 minutes to perform. Each band will be judged on a point system by Mozingo Music and 105.7 The Point. The top three scoring bands of the summer will be invited back to play on September 22 in the “Battle at Busch” finals for the grand prize package. Tickets are available for $10.57 to each Battle at Busch game by going to cardinals.com/battleatbusch. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 1, Gate 3, UMB Champions Club and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the Players Alumni Association, a non-profit group that strives to preserve the game of baseball while supporting a variety of charities. Thursday, August 13, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (6:15 p.m.) Gates open at 4:45 p.m. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 1, Gate 3, UMB Champions Club and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the Players Alumni Association, a non-profit group that strives to preserve the game of baseball while supporting a variety of charities. – more – Runners Night: Fans who purchase this special Runners Night Theme Ticket receive an exclusive Cardinals technical t-shirt. For more info, or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#CardsTheme). Fans must present the special Theme Night voucher in order to receive this promotional item. Live Music at Cardinals Nation: There will be free live music from Griffin & the Gargoyles in the Hall of Fame Club (2nd floor of the Cardinals Nation Restaurant) following the game. Friday, August 14, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:15 p.m. Red Schoendienst Red Jacket Statue: 25,000 ticketed-fans, ages 16 and older, receive a one-of-a-kind statue saluting the career of Hall of Fame player and manager, Red Schoendienst. Presented by AAA Insurance (#CardsPromo). Academy Sports + Outdoors Autograph Night: Get free autographs from current and former Cardinals players, courtesy of Academy Sports + Outdoors. Two current Cardinals players will sign 100 autographs in Ford Plaza for fans 15 years old and younger from 5:45-6:15 (Players TBD). Former Cardinals players Bernard Gilkey and TBD will sign autographs for fans of all ages from 6:15-6:00. *Players subject to change* Dueling Pianos: From 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. there will be a dueling piano performance in Ford Plaza, courtesy of Spanky Entertainment. Pregame Gymnastics Performance: Gymnasts from Olympiad Gymnastics and Team Central will perform on the field at approximately 6 p.m. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 1, Gate 3, UMB Champions Club and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the Players Alumni Association, a non-profit group that strives to preserve the game of baseball while supporting a variety of charities. – more – Missouri Farmers Care: Race to the Plate: Every Friday night, fans will enjoy the in-game Missouri Farmers Care: Race to the Plate – a mascot race featuring Captain Cornelius, Bessie the Cow and Simon the Soybean. Join the conversation on how today’s food is grown and raised at MissouriFarmersCare.com. Cardinals Care Stadium Auction: Fans have the unique opportunity to bid on exclusive autographed Cardinals memorabilia at the game. The auction is a great way for fans and collectors alike to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. Auction tables are located at Gate 1, Gate 3, inside the Cardinals Club and Redbird Club. Cardinals Museum Artifact Spotlight: Every Friday home game, the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum will highlight artifacts in the collection not currently on display during a pregame presentation inside the Museum at 3:30, 4:15 and 5:00. Today’s featured items include a Red Schoendienst bat, a ball from Schoendienst’s 1,000 managerial win, and a George Kissell jersey. For more information or to purchase tickets to the museum, visit cardinals.com/museum (#CardsMuseum). Live Music at Cardinals Nation: There will be free live music from Johnny Chase in the Hall of Fame Club (2nd floor of the Cardinals Nation Restaurant) following the game. Special Olympics Kids Clinic: Prior to the game, from 8 a.m. to noon, nearly 100 athletes from Special Olympics Illinois and Missouri will participate in fitness drills and learn about the importance of a balanced diet, thanks to the efforts of Coca-Cola and Shop `n Save. St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and St. Louis Health Director Melba Moore will be on hand to welcome athletes to Busch Stadium. As part of Coca-Cola’s “Get the Ball Rolling” healthy lifestyles initiatives, Special Olympics athletes from Illinois and Missouri will learn about the importance of staying active and making smart choices. Fitness and instructional drills will be led by St. Louis Cardinals Alumni players Scott Terry, Danny Cox, Brad Thompson and Scott Cooper. Media should RSVP to Kevin Morris, St. Louis Coca-Cola [email protected]; 612-963-5623. Saturday, August 15, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Miami Marlins (6:15 p.m.) #CardsHOF Gates open at 4:15 p.m. Cardinals 2015 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Edward Jones: During a 2 p.m. ceremony in FOX Sports Midwest Live! at Ballpark Village, Ted Simmons, Bob Forsch, Curt Flood and George Kissell will be inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame. The event is free and open to the public. The inductees will also be recognized in a pregame ceremony on field at Busch (#CardsHOF). – more – 2015 Cardinals Hall of Fame Inductees Plaque: 25,000 ticketed-fans, ages 16 and older, receive this collectible plaque highlighting the induction of Ted Simmons, Bob Forsch, Curt Flood and George Kissell into the Cardinals Hall of Fame, courtesy of Edward Jones (#CardsPromo). Heart and Hustle Award Presentation: In a ceremony prior to the game, Matt Carpenter will receive the Cardinals’ 2015 Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s (MLBPAA) Heart and Hustle Award for best demonstrating a passion for the game of baseball and the values, spirit and traditions of the game. This is Carpenter’s third consecutive nomination. As the season draws to a close, fans, all Alumni and active players will vote to select the final winner from the 30 team winners. Pregame Pom, Cheer and Dance Performance: Prior to the game, groups from DK Dance Productions, Merrilee Dance Company, OTHS Golden Girls, Bordeau Dance Studio, Windsor Dance Team, North County Raiderettes, and Althoff Catholic High School Dance will perform in Ford Plaza.