HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Friday, July 27—Thursday, August 2) Cards-Cubs Weekend and Fireworks Night Highlight Ninth Homestand of 2018
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Friday, July 27—Thursday, August 2) Cards-Cubs Weekend and Fireworks Night Highlight Ninth Homestand of 2018 ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 26, 2018 – After playing 17 of their last 20 games on the road, the Cardinals are back home for a seven-game homestand. The first two series at Busch since the All-Star break feature three games versus NL Central rivals the Chicago Cubs (July 27-29) and concludes with four games against the Colorado Rockies (July 30-August 2). The ninth homestand of the season is highlighted by three nationally televised games and Larry Walker’s return to Busch Stadium. Friday, July 27, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (7:15 p.m.) MLB Network Showcase National Broadcast (out-of-market only) Gates open at 5:15 p.m. • Fireworks Night: Stay in your seat after the game to watch a dazzling fireworks display with the St. Louis Arch as the backdrop, presented by Cooper Tires. #CardsPromo • Autograph Night: Get free autographs from current and former Cardinals players, courtesy of Academy Sports + Outdoors. Greg Garcia will sign 100 autographs in Budweiser Terrace for fans ages 15 and younger from 5:45-6:15. Kids must have an autograph line ticket, which are free and are distributed in Budweiser Terrace. Former Cardinals Scott Cooper and Mike Tyson will sign autographs for fans of all ages from 6:15-7:00. Players subject to change. • 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 trade for Hall of Famer outfielder, Lou Brock. 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 how to care for your collectibles. To purchase museum tickets, visit cardinals.com/museum. #CardsMuseum • Metro Art Bus Painting: Baseball fans of all ages can help add some color to the MetroBus fleet by painting two specially designed Cardinals murals onto the Art Bus. The event is free and will take place outside the Official Busch Stadium Team Store from 5:00-7:00 p.m. • 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 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 • MLBPAA Auction: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the MLBPAA. Saturday, July 28, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (3:05 p.m.) MLB on FOX Sports 1 National Broadcast Gates open at 1:05 p.m. • Growth Poster Giveaway: All kids, ages 15 and younger entering with a ticket, will receive a Cardinals Poster so they can track their growth alongside shortstop Paul DeJong. Presented by MO Farmers Care. #CardsPromo • Saturday Signings at the Museum: Former Cardinals pitcher John Stuper will sign autographs at the Cardinals Museum from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 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, July 29, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (7:05 p.m.) ESPN Sunday Night Baseball National Broadcast Gates open at 5:05 p.m. • 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). • Author Series: Author Gregory Wolf will be speaking about his book “Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis” inside the Cardinals Museum from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Museum admission required and books will be available for purchase. 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. Monday, July 30, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (7:10 p.m.) Gates open at 5:40 p.m. • Christmas In July Theme Night: It doesn’t matter if you have been naughty or nice because Christmas in July is back at the ballpark. Fans who purchase a special Theme Ticket will receive an exclusive Santa Fredbird bobblehead. Additionally, Santa Fredbird and other Christmas characters will be on hand for photos before the game. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/christmas. #CardsTheme • Tha Phamily: Tommy Pham will host a group from Kingdom House for tonight’s game as part of his Tha Phamily Player Ticket Program. • MLBPAA Auction: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gate 1 and Gate 3 through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the MLBPAA. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. • T-Shirt of the Month Giveaway: In honor of one of the greatest player to ever put on a Cardinals uniform, 20,000 fans, ages 16 and older, will take home a jersey t-shirt of the late Hall of Famer, Red Schoendienst. #CardsPromo • Larry Walker Budweiser Bash Theme Event: Fans who purchase a special Bud Bash Theme Ticket will receive a limited-edition Larry Walker bobblehead as we celebrate Cardinal fan favorites. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Larry in the Budweiser Terrace. VIP tickets are sold out. To purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/budbash. #BudBash • Fowler’s Friends: Dexter Fowler will host a group from the Boys & Girls Club of St. Louis for tonight’s game as part of his Fowler’s Friends Player Ticket Program. • Battle at Busch: 105.7 The Point and the Cardinals welcome back the Battle at Busch concert series. Tonight’s battle features Ashes of Snow, Dear Genre and Street Wise. 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. • 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 1, 2018 — Cardinals vs. Colorado Rockies (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. • Hello Kitty Night: Everyone’s favorite Sanrio friend is making an appearance at the ballpark for Hello Kitty Night. Fans who purchase this special Theme Ticket will receive a Cardinals-themed Hello Kitty bobblehead. For tickets, visit cardinals.com/hellokitty. #CardsTheme • Bowmaniacs: Matt Bowman will host a group from Basket of Hope for tonight’s game as part of his Bowmaniacs Player Ticket Program. • Boots at Busch: 93.7 The Bull and the Cardinals welcome back Boots at Busch—a series of home games featuring live country music in a “battle of the bands” format. Tonight’s battle features Brushville, Feel and Kenna. Performances begin at 5:35 p.m. in Budweiser Terrace. Tickets are available for $5 to each Battle at Busch game at cardinals.com/bootsatbusch. • MLBPAA Auction: The MLB Players Alumni Association will conduct a silent auction by Gates 1 and 3 through the fifth inning. All proceeds will benefit Cardinals Care and the MLBPAA. Thursday, August 2, 2018 — Cardinals vs.