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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Matt Hodson Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (612) 801-2808 TWINS UNVEIL 2021 SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS; SINGLE-GAME TICKETS FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON ON-SALE MAY 20 Club also announces change to Target Field bag and policy, beginning May 24 MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – With single-game tickets for the remaining 2021 home schedule set to go on-sale at noon CT tomorrow (Thursday, May 20) via twinsbaseball.com and the MLB Ballpark app, and with Target Field returning to up to 80 percent capacity in June and full, 100 percent capacity beginning in July, the Minnesota Twins today unveiled the club’s special events and promotions schedule, along with the return of special ticket programs. Additionally, the Twins announced that, beginning May 24, single-compartment bags (maximum size of 16”x16”x8”) and outside food (except sunflower seeds) will again be allowed into Target Field (specifics on page two); however, to expedite entry into the ballpark, it is recommended for guests to come without bags whenever possible. The Twins’ planned 2021 theme nights will be announced at a later date. 2021 Special Events and Promotions Highlights The return of promotional giveaways and special events at Target Field begins with every home date in June and continues with a total of 38 such games over the Twins’ final 52 scheduled home contests of the 2021 regular season (including at least one during each home weekend series from June through September). Among the highlights: • June-a-Palooza: After having a closed 2020 season and reduced capacity with added restrictions at the beginning of the 2021 campaign, the Twins will celebrate the start of summer with a giveaway at each of the club’s 12 scheduled home games in June. • 1991 World Series Champions 30th Anniversary Celebration: On this, the 30th anniversary of the best Fall Classic ever played, the Twins will honor their iconic 1991 World Series Champions with an on-field celebration prior to the Saturday, August 14 game against the Tampa Bay Rays. • Twins Hall of Fame Weekend: A year after his election, 2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau will finally become the 34th inductee into the Twins Hall of Fame on September 25 (vs. Toronto), while the first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Morneau Hall of Fame Bobblehead presented by the Sheboygan Sausage Company. Also, the first 5,000 fans in attendance on September 28 (vs. Detroit) will get a Morneau Hall of Fame Collectors’ Pin. • Fan Appreciation Weekend and Kids Appreciation Day: The final home weekend of the 2021 regular season occurs September 23-26 as the Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays. The first 20,000 fans through the gates for both Fan Appreciation Weekend games presented by Caribou Coffee (September 23 and 24) will receive a Twins Stocking Cap; on Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target (September 26), the first 5,000 children 12-and-under in attendance will receive a T.C. Kids Mug. • Bobbleheads: The Twins are offering a pair of stand-alone bobbleheads (separate from Twins Hall of Fame Weekend) that were originally scheduled for the 2020 season. The first, presented by Pentair, portrays “The Bringer of Rain” – third baseman Josh Donaldson in his uniform #24 from his debut Twins campaign (July 23 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 10,000 fans). The second is a unique statuette, presented by Delta Air Lines (originally scheduled for 2020), honoring the five members of the 2019 Twins’ record-setting “Bomba Squad” to reach 30 home runs (this “Bomba Club” was also a single-season MLB standard): Nelson Cruz, Mitch Garver, Max Kepler, Miguel Sanó and Eddie Rosario (July 10 vs. Detroit; first 10,000 fans). • Clothing and Apparel: Clothing favorites, along with new items, are on the docket, including a Corduroy Twins Bomber Cap presented by Pepsi (June 8 vs. New York-AL; first 5,000 fans); a Josh Donaldson “Bringer of Rain” Umbrella Hat (June 11 vs. Houston; first 5,000 fans); a Baby Blue Twins Replica Jersey presented by Mauer Auto Group (July 9 vs. Detroit; first 10,000 fans); and a Twins T-Shirt presented by Pioneer (August 28 vs. Milwaukee; first 10,000 fans). • For the Kids: Younger Twins fans are sure to enjoy the T.C. Build-a-Bear presented by U.S. Bank (August 15 vs. Tampa Bay; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); T.C. Back to School Bag presented by Target (July 24 and 25 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); Case IH Tractor Toy presented by Case IH (August 29 vs. Milwaukee; first 5,000 kids 12-and-under); and Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target (September 26 vs. Toronto). • Celebrations: The Twins are again recognizing several groups and communities, including Pride Night presented by Target (July 6 vs. Chicago-AL; those who purchase this Theme Night package, available at a later date, will receive a customizable Twins/Pride Night jersey with their personal pronoun of choice); Celebrate Diversity Day presented Prairie Island Indian Community (July 22 vs. Los Angeles-AL; first 10,000 fans will receive a Celebrate Diversity Day T-Shirt presented by Treasure Island Resort & Casino) and Native American Heritage Celebration presented by Prairie Island Indian Community (August 9 vs. Chicago-AL). Additionally, the Twins will hold a special Negro Leagues Celebration (August 27 vs. Milwaukee; first 10,000 fans receive a St. Paul Gophers short bill cap); Dominican Republic Day presented by Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism (August 31 vs. Chicago-NL); Lee County Day presented by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel (September 10 vs. Kansas City) and Armed Forces Appreciation Day presented by Thomson Reuters (September 12 vs. Kansas City). • Remembrances: The Twins will pay special tribute to former bench coach Mike Bell, who passed away during Spring Training following a bout with cancer, when the Cincinnati Reds – managed by Mike’s brother, David Bell – come to Target Field on June 21. Later in the season, the Twins and Kansas City Royals will join all of Major League Baseball in remembering the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 by honoring those whose lives were lost or affected on that tragic day. The Twins’ full 2021 special events and promotions schedule, as of May 19, follows on the next page. -more- 2021 Special Ticket Programs The Twins are also reintroducing a wide array of daily ticket programs for the remainder or the 2021 campaign; highlights are below, while full details follow on the next page. • Daily programs beginning in June (with 80 percent capacity): Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Monday- Thursday day games); Military Discount presented by Bally Sports North (Monday-Thursday, beginning in mid- to late- June); Dollar-A-Dog Day (Wednesdays since May); U.S. Bank Meal Deal (Thursdays); Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial (Friday nights from June-August); and Cub Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (every game). • Daily programs beginning in July (with 100 percent capacity): Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare (Sundays); All You Can Eat presented by Bally Sports North (Monday and Tuesday night games); and Student Day presented by Rasmussen University (Wednesdays). Target Field Health and Safety Policies and Procedures There are no longer physical distancing requirements at Target Field. All guests at Target Field are strongly encouraged, but not required, to wear face coverings while in the ballpark’s outdoor spaces, except when actively eating or drinking. Per current City of Minneapolis ordinance, face coverings remain mandated while in the ballpark’s indoor dining, bar and retail areas, unless actively eating or drinking. Capacity limits for Target Field’s indoor dining and bar areas will be lifted beginning May 28. Beginning May 24, outside food (except sunflower seeds, which remain prohibited) and single-compartment bags (maximum size of 16”x16”x8”) are again allowed into Target Field (these include purses, clutch purses, single-compartment tote bags, clear bags, drawstring bags, diaper bags, single-compartment, soft-sided coolers and medically-necessary items). Backpacks, multi-compartment laptop bags, duffel bags or any bags over the size requirement are not allowed into the ballpark. To expedite entry into Target Field, the Twins recommend that guests come without bags whenever possible. The Twins’ extensive cleaning, disinfecting and sanitization measures will continue throughout the season, as will the ability to pre-reserve preferred, discounted game day parking in Ramps A & B and the Hawthorne Ramp. For the most up-do-date information on Target Field health and safety policies and procedures, which will continue evolving to meet current public health guidelines, please visit twinsbaseball.com/playitsafe. 2021 TWINS SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE (AS OF MAY 19) DATE EVENT/GIVEAWAY PRESENTED BY ELIGIBLE June 8 vs. NYY Corduroy Twins Bomber Cap Pepsi 1st 5,000 fans June 9 vs. NYY Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 10 vs. NYY Twins Helmet Water Bottle Pentair 1st 5,000 fans June 11 vs. HOU Josh Donaldson “Bringer of Rain” Umbrella Hat 1st 5,000 fans June 12 vs. HOU Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 13 vs. HOU Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 21 vs. CIN Mike Bell Tribute Night June 21 Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 22 vs. CIN Knit Can Koozie Budweiser 1st 5,000 fans 21+ June 24 vs. CLE Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 25 vs. CLE Knit Can Koozie Budweiser 1st 5,000 fans 21+ June 26 vs. CLE Reusable Twins Tote MLB Network 1st 5,000 fans June 27 vs.