MARLINS SET to HOST PHILLIES, CARDINALS Homestand to Feature Cirque Dreams As Part of Super Saturday Concert Series
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MARLINS SET TO HOST PHILLIES, CARDINALS Homestand to Feature Cirque Dreams as part of Super Saturday Concert Series MIAMI –The Florida Marlins are set to host the Philadelphia Phillies (August 3-5) and the St. Louis Cardinals (August 6-August 8) at Sun Life Stadium. The six-game homestand will feature fan giveaways, including: Andre Dawson Hall of Fame Plaque courtesy of Supercuts as part of Billy Bingo (August 6), Marlins Samba Whistle courtesy of New Era Cap (August 7) and Marlins Catcher’s Book Bag presented by AT&T (August 8). The homestand will also feature several special events, including: Jiffy Lube Fiesta Friday on August 6, Baker Concrete Super Saturday featuring Cirque Dreams (August 7) and Marlins Family Sunday on August 8. Starting Tuesday, August 3, the Marlins kick off the homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies. First pitch is set for 7:10 P.M. at Sun Life Stadium. Fans can look in the Tuesday edition of The Miami Herald for the Herald Two for Tuesday coupon and get two-for-one Bullpen Box tickets. Also fans can take advantage of the Back to School Promotion presented by MLB and the Florida Marlins, where fans can get an official MLB backpack when they purchase $125 or more at the Stadium Team Store or the Marlins en Miami Store. Promotion is available from August 3 to September 5, or while supplies last. On Wednesday, August 4 fans are encouraged to take advantage of the $7.90 Infield Box Ticket Promotion, where fans can purchase infield box tickets for $7.90 online at marlins.com. The series will conclude on Thursday, August 5 at 7:10pm. The homestand will continue on August 6 with a Jiffy Lube Fiesta Friday against the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be Andre Dawson Night at the ballpark and fans are encouraged to arrive early for a special pregame ceremony with “The Hawk” as we celebrate his career and recent Hall of Fame induction. Fans can get the Marlins 4 for $54 package, featuring 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas and 2 Marlins game day programs starting at $54. Also, 2,500 fans will win an Andre Dawson Hall of Fame Plaque as part of Billy Bingo courtesy of Supercuts. Fans can also purchase Marlins All You Can Eat Seats and stay after the game for the 10th Inning Party at the Strike Zone. The series against the Cardinals continues on Saturday, August 7 at 7:10 P.M. with Baker Concrete Super Saturday. This Saturday will be headlined by a post-game on-field spectacular featuring Cirque Dreams following a fireworks show. Also, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Marlins Samba Whistle courtesy of New Era Cap. The homestand concludes with Marlins Family Sunday on August 8 at 1:10 P.M. Fans are invited to join the pre-game activities at the Strike Zone including games and activities from Radio Disney and fans can take pictures with a Marlins player. In addition, the first 5,000 kids will receive a Marlins Catcher Book Bag presented by AT&T and kids get to run the bases in the Diamond Dash after the game. U.S. military staff can also take advantage of the Stars and Stripes ticket program and receive complementary tickets. Tickets to the upcoming Marlins homestand are available at the Marlins en Miami Store located at 3701 SW 8th Street in Coral Gables, FL, at the stadium box office, online at www.marlins.com and www.marlinsbeisbol.com, or by calling 1-877-MARLINS. The following is a complete list of broadcasts, promotions, events and ticket promotions scheduled for the upcoming homestand: Tuesday, August 3 (7:10 p.m.) Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies Probable Pitchers: LHP Sean West vs. RHP Roy Halladay (subject to change) TV: FS Florida, SAP/ SPA TV Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) NATIONAL ANTHEM: Larae Pisano will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. CEREMONIAL WALL TEARDOWN: The Marlins are counting down the number of remaining home games until the opening of the New Marlins Ballpark in 2012. The Marlins Wall Teardown, located in the left field wall at Sun Life Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in left field at the end of the 5th inning. MIAMI HERALD TWO FOR TUESDAY: Marlins fans are encouraged to look in Tuesday's edition of The Miami Herald or El Nuevo Herald for the "Two for Tuesday" two-for-one ticket offer. Discount on Bullpen Box seating only. No limit on number of tickets. CODY ROSS APPEARANCE AT JIFFY LUBE: Come out to meet Cody Ross on Tuesday August 3rd at Jiffy Lube 8329 Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines. While you’re there you can register to win a chance to play catch with Cody on the field and some other great prizes. Take advantage of the $10 off Every Tuesday at your participating South Florida Jiffy Lube stores. Jiffy Lube is the Official oil change of the Marlins. “TAKE JOSH JOHNSON TO SCHOOL CONTEST” PRESENTED BY METROPCS AND MOTOROLA: Marlins fans now have the opportunity to sign up at any South Florida MetroPCS location for a chance to send Marlins pitcher, and 2009 All-Star, Josh Johnson to their child’s school. Deadline to enter is August 16th for participating grades Kindergarten through 8th. MLB BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION: Fans can get an MLB Back to School Backpack when they purchase $125 or more at the Stadium Team Store or the Marlins en Miami Store between August 3 and September 5, or while supplies last. RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 790 The Ticket, Radio Mambi 710. Wednesday, August 4 (7:10 p.m.) Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies Probable Pitchers: RHP, Anibal Sanchez vs. RHP, Kyle Kendrick TV: FS Florida, SAP/ SPA TV Radio: WAXY 790, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) CEREMONIAL WALL TEARDOWN: The Marlins are counting down the number of remaining home games until the opening of the New Marlins Ballpark in 2012. The Marlins Wall Teardown, located in the left field wall at Sun Life Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in left field at the end of the 5th inning. RBI WORLD SERIES PRESENTED BY KPMG PARADE: The 18th annual Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series presented by KPMG features 24 teams from 18 communities from the United States and the Caribbean. The baseball portion of the tournament will be played August 5-8 at Roger Dean Sports Complex in Jupiter, and the softball portion will be played August 10-14 at the Lake Catherine Sports Complex in Palm Beach Gardens. The tournament participants and volunteers will be recognized during a parade prior to the game. NATIONAL ANTHEM: Gabby Villanueva will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. MARLINS $7.90 INFIELD BOX TICKET PROMOTION: Fans can take advantage of the offer in advance on-line at www.marlins.com by entering the promotional code 790 on any of the valid dates. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Stadium box office on game days by presenting the Sports Talk $7.90 Infield Box Blowout coupon, available at the WAXY studios located at 20450 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33169, or at most 790 The Ticket and Florida Marlins events. Offer is valid on the remaining Wednesday home games: August 4 vs. Philadelphia and September 1 vs. Washington. Seats are limited and offer is only valid while supplies last. MLB BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION: Fans can get an MLB Back to School Backpack when they purchase $125 or more at the Stadium Team Store or the Marlins en Miami Store between August 3 and September 5, or while supplies last. “TAKE JOSH JOHNSON TO SCHOOL CONTEST” PRESENTED BY METROPCS AND MOTOROLA: Marlins fans now have the opportunity to sign up at any South Florida MetroPCS location for a chance to send Marlins pitcher, and 2009 All-Star, Josh Johnson to their child’s school. Deadline to enter is August 16th for participating grades Kindergarten through 8th. RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 790 The Ticket, Radio Mambi. Thursday, August 5 (7:10 p.m.) Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies Probable Pitchers: RHP, Chris Volstad vs. RHP, Roy Oswalt TV: FS Florida, SAP/ SPA TV Radio: WAXY 790 AM, WAQI 710AM (Spanish) NATIONAL ANTHEM: Lindsey Giovachino will perform the National Anthem as part of the pregame ceremonies. CEREMONIAL WALL TEARDOWN: The Marlins are counting down the number of remaining home games until the opening of the New Marlins Ballpark in 2012. The Marlins Wall Teardown, located in the left field wall at Sun Life Stadium, will feature celebrities, Marlins icons, former and current players, season ticket holders, members of the corporate family, as well as special guests, who will assist in unveiling the number of remaining games. The ceremony will take place in left field at the end of the 5th inning. “TAKE JOSH JOHNSON TO SCHOOL CONTEST” PRESENTED BY METROPCS AND MOTOROLA: Marlins fans now have the opportunity to sign up at any South Florida MetroPCS location for a chance to send Marlins pitcher, and 2009 All-Star, Josh Johnson to their child’s school. Deadline to enter is August 16th for participating grades Kindergarten through 8th. MLB BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION: Fans can get an MLB Back to School Backpack when they purchase $125 or more at the Stadium Team Store or the Marlins en Miami Store between August 3 and September 5, or while supplies last.