For Immediate Release Friday, September 11, 2009 Carolina Perrina (305) 626-7389,
[email protected] MARLINS SET TO HOST WASHINGTON NATIONALS Super Saturday Concert with Willy Chirino to Highlight Three-game Homestand MIAMI –The Florida Marlins are back home and set to host the Washington Nationals in a three-game homestand (September 11 – September 13) at Land Shark Stadium. The series will feature fan giveaways, including: Authentic Marlins Stars and Stripes Cap autographed by various Marlins players as part of Billy Bingo (Sept. 11), Marlins Body Flags presented by Delta Dental (Sept. 12) and Hanley Ramirez Bobbleheads presented by Preferred Care Partners (Sept. 13). The homestand will also feature several special events, including: Fiesta Latina and the 10th Inning Party (Sept. 11), 4th Annual University of Miami Family Night, Super Saturday Concert with Willy Chirino and Hispanic Heritage Night (Sept. 12), and Family Sunday, Fans Care Day and Snapshot Sunday (Sept. 13). The three game series against the Washington Nationals begins today at 7:10 p.m. Every Friday is Fish Friday and fans are encouraged to arrive early and enjoy the Fiesta Latina and Dominando con los Marlins presented by AvMed. Fans can stay late and enjoy the 10th Inning Party at the Strike Zone. Also, fans can play Billy Bingo and 100 lucky winners will receive an Authentic Marlins Stars and Stripes Cap autographed by various Marlins players. On Super Saturday, September 12, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Marlins Body Flag, plus a lucky fan will receive up to $2,500 toward his/her mortgage or rent payment with the Marlins Mortgage payout (fans must pre-register at www.marlins.com).