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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, June 6, 2013) Social Media Night, Rawlings Mystery Bat Night and fireworks show highlight the fourth homestand of 2013 ST. LOUIS – May 29, 2013 – Following an eight-game road trip to San Diego, Los Angeles and Kansas City (6-2), the Cardinals return to St. Louis for a nine-game homestand with a Major League best 34-17 record. The homestand begins with the second half of a home-and-home series against the I-70 rival Kansas City Royals, followed by a three-game series against the defending World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, and concludes with a four-game series versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. The homestand is highlighted by several theme ticket promotions such as Social Media Night and Gardening Night, as well as stadium-wide promotions like Cooper Tire Fireworks Night, Rawlings Mystery Bat Night, and Kids Replica Yadier Molina Batting Practice Jersey day. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 — Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals (7:15 p.m.) Gardening Night at the Ballpark: Fans who purchase a special ticket for this themed event night will take home their very own, limited edition, Cardinals gardening tool set! Tickets start at just $22, and a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Missouri Botanical Garden. Fans can purchase the special tickets at cardinals.com/garden. Please note that the gardening tool set is only available with the purchase of this special ticket. Fans who purchase this ticket will receive a voucher which can be exchanged for this promotional item. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 3, Gate 1, UMB Champions Club, and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the seventh 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, May 30, 2013 — Cardinals vs. Kansas City Royals (7:15 p.m.) MLB Drawstring Bag Day: 25,000 ticketed-fans, ages 16 and older, will receive a drawstring backpack courtesy of MLB Network at the gate. – more – Summer Beer Tasting at Busch: Fans who purchase a special ticket for this themed event night will receive entry into the 2013 Summer Beer Tasting at Busch. Fans with this special ticket have the chance to taste a variety of Anheuser-Busch specialty beers and new products. Each ticket provides entry into the Summer Beer Tasting, six 4oz samples of beer and a commemorative tasting glass. This year's Beer Tasting will feature eight brands of beer: Straw-ber-rita, Lime-a-rita, Shock Top Lemon Shandy, Shock Top Apple Crisp, Goose Island Summertime, Goose Island Honkers Ale, Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat and Budweiser Black Crown. Please note that the Summer Beer Tasting is only accessible with the purchase of this special ticket available at cardinals.com/beer. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 3, Gate 1, UMB Champions Club, and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the seventh 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. Friday, May 31, 2013 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (7:15 p.m.) Ritz Kick Off to Summer Weekend: A weekend full of fun for kids and families! On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ticketed-fans, ages 15 and younger, will receive a free ticket to a future home game, compliments of Ritz. Rawlings Mystery Bat Night: 10,000 ticketed-fans, ages 15 and younger, will receive a randomly distributed, game-useable Rawlings kids bat as they enter the gates. Bats vary from: Allen Craig, Yadier Molina, Scott Rolen, Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Ryan Ludwick, and Matt Holliday. Cooper Tire Fireworks Night: The Cardinals are proud to present Fireworks Night at Busch Stadium. Bring the entire family to watch the Cards take on the reigning World Champion San Francisco Giants in an NLCS rematch. Stay in your seat after the game to watch a dazzling fireworks display with the Gateway Arch as the backdrop. Presented by Cooper Tire. Budweiser Bash Friday: Enjoy live music, prizes, the Budweiser Build-a-Bar, and autographs in the Ford Plaza beginning at 5:30 p.m. The first 200 fans to line up at the Budweiser Bash entrance (Gate 5) will be given guaranteed autograph line tickets for Cardinals Hall of Famer Bruce Sutter. Only fans with autograph tickets will receive an autograph. Autograph ticket distribution begins one hour prior to gates opening. Budweiser Bash Fridays are sponsored by Budweiser Beer. – more – MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 3, Gate 1, UMB Champions Club, and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the seventh 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. 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. The auction tables will be located at Gate 3, Gate 1, Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club, and in the Redbird Club. Saturday, June 1, 2013 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (6:15 p.m.) Ritz Kick Off to Summer Weekend: A weekend full of fun for kids and families! On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ticketed-fans, ages 15 and younger, will receive a free ticket to a future home game, compliments of Ritz. Kids Replica Yadier Molina Batting Practice Jersey Day: All ticketed-fans, ages 15 and younger, will take home a kids replica Yadier Molina batting practice jersey, just like the one he wears, courtesy of Powerade and Shop ‘n Save. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 3, Gate 1, UMB Champions Club, and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the seventh 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. Sunday, June 2, 2013 — Cardinals vs. San Francisco Giants (1:15 p.m.) TBS to Broadcast Game: TBS has decided to pick up coverage of the series finale versus the Giants and will broadcast the game on a national level. Those living within the local TV territory will be able to view the game as originally planned on Fox Sports Midwest, however those outside of the FSM viewing area will also be able to tune in. Ritz Kick Off to Summer Weekend: A weekend full of fun for kids and families! On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ticketed-fans, ages 15 and younger, will receive a free ticket to a future home game, compliments of Ritz. Six Flags Day: Fredbird’s Looney Tunes friends will be here to present kids, 48” inches and under, with a free ticket to Six Flags, valid any weekday (Monday-Friday) through Friday, July 5th. – more – Family Attractions Card Day: Stop by Ford Plaza to pick up your ticket to summer in St. Louis. 25,000 fans, ages 16 and older, will receive The Family Attractions card. Perfect for families looking for summer fun and activities, The Family Attractions Card offers thousands in savings at local area attractions, restaurants and lodging. 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 ice cream (while supplies last). Hunter Family Sunday: During this game, and on most Sundays, fans purchasing individual tickets in Right Field Terrace and RF/LF Pavilion will receive a free Hunter hot dog and Coca-Cola. Prairie Farms Run the Bases: Following the game, fans 15 and under are invited to run the bases of Busch Stadium (weather permitting). Presented by Prairie Farms. MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 3, Gate 1, UMB Champions Club, and the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the seventh 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. Monday, June 3, 2013 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:15 p.m.) Tuesday, June 4, 2013 — Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (7:15 p.m.) Social Media Night at Busch: The St. Louis Cardinals and Budweiser present the first Social Media Night of 2013 (#CardsSocial). For just $25, fans receive a special Left Field Porch Ticket which provides access to pre-game program featuring Cardinals Players at 5:45 p.m. in the Budweiser Bowtie Bar, a fan-designed Cardinals Social Media T-shirt (pictured), as well as giveaways and prizes. Fans can purchase the special tickets at cardinals.com/socialmedianight. Please note that the t-shirt and pre-game program is only available with the purchase of this special ticket. Fans who purchase this ticket will receive a voucher which can be exchanged for this promotional item. Fans can also follow #CardsSocial at home on Twitter for the chance to win prizes.