FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Friday, May 12—Sunday, May 21) Mother’s Day, ‘67 World Series Anniversary & Pooches in the Ballpark Highlight Fourth Homestand at Busch ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 12, 2017 – The Redbirds return to Busch Stadium as the hottest team in baseball having won six straight road contests and 16 of their last 21 games overall. The fourth homestand of the year kicks off with three games against the rival Chicago Cubs (May 12-14), followed by a two-game interleague matchup with the Boston Red Sox (May 16-17) and concludes with a three-game weekend series versus the San Francisco Giants (May 19-21). The eight-game homestand is highlighted by a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 World Series Championship team and the 13th annual Purina Pooches in the Ballpark game. Additionally, fans are encouraged to vote online for Cardinals players for the 2017 All-Star Game in Miami at cardinals.com/vote (#VoteSTL). Friday, May 12, 2017 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:15 p.m. • Cardinals Museum Artifact Spotlight: Every Friday home game, the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum highlight artifacts in the collection not currently on display during a pregame presentation inside the Museum. Today’s featured item relates to the Harry Caray. For more information or to purchase tickets to the museum, visit cardinals.com/museum. (#CardsMuseum) • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Fans 18 and older may play the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle by going to any of the seven ticket kiosk locations throughout the stadium from the time gates open until the middle of the 7th inning. This weekend only, one lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from the raffle ticket donations collected on May 12-14. One winning number will be drawn on Sunday, May 14 and the winner does not need to be present to win. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For past winning raffle numbers and kiosk locations, visit cardinals.com/5050. • 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 to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. Auction tables will be located inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. • MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction by Gate 1 (Section 137) and Gate 3 from the time gates open through the fifth 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. Saturday, May 13, 2017 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (3:05 p.m.) FOX Sports 1 National Broadcast Gates open at 1:05 p.m. • Dexter Fowler Growth Poster Promotional Giveaway: All kids ages 15 and younger will receive a growth poster featuring Cardinals outfielder Dexter Fowler, courtesy of Missouri Farmers Care. (#CardsPromo) • Saturday Signings at the Museum: Former Cardinals closer and current FOX Sports Midwest broadcaster Al Hrabosky will sign autographs at the Cardinals Museum from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to having a valid admission to the museum, fans must have an autograph line ticket, which are free and will be distributed beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Busch II Infield outside Cardinals Nation. Visit cardinals.com/museum for more information. • Special Mother’s Day Weekend Uniforms: For the first time, MLB Clubs will spend the entirety of Mother’s Day weekend in specially designed uniforms that incorporate pink into the Cardinals’ regular logos, with caps highlighted by a graphite crown and pink visor. In honor of Mother’s Day, MLB will donate its licensed uniform royalties to the Susan G. Komen and Stand Up to Cancer charities. • 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 open to the public and will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the Ballpark Village parking lot. • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Fans 18 and older may play the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle by going to any of the seven ticket kiosk locations throughout the stadium from the time gates open until the middle of the 7th inning. This weekend only, one lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from the raffle ticket donations collected on May 12-14. One winning number will be drawn on Sunday, May 14 and the winner does not need to be present to win. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For past winning raffle numbers and kiosk locations, visit cardinals.com/5050. • MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction by Gate 1 (Section 137), Gate 3 and inside the Cardinals Club from the time gates open through the fifth 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, May 14, 2017 — Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs (1:15 p.m.) Gates open at 11:15 a.m. • Cardinals Glass Picture Frame Promotional Giveaway: The first 30,000 ticketed fans, ages 16 and older, will take home a Cardinals Glass Picture Frame, courtesy of Power of the Pink. (#CardsPromo) • 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). • Special Mother’s Day Weekend Uniforms: For the second consecutive year, the Cardinals and MLB will celebrate Mother’s Day with specially designed uniforms that incorporate pink into the Cardinals’ regular logos, with caps highlighted by a graphite crown and pink visor. In honor of Mother’s Day, MLB will donate its licensed uniform royalties to the Susan G. Komen and Stand Up to Cancer charities. • Honorary Bat Girl: As part of MLB’s Honorary Bat Girl Program, the Cardinals will recognize Jessica Darting, a breast cancer survivor, with an on-field ceremony and honorary first pitch before the game. Mrs. Darting was nominated by her friend, Taylor, who described how Jessica’s diagnosis hasn’t stopped her from smiling and dancing her way through life. • Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Fans 18 and older may play the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle by going to any of the seven ticket kiosk locations throughout the stadium from the time gates open until the middle of the 7th inning. This weekend only, one lucky fan will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from the raffle ticket donations collected on May 12-14. One winning number will be drawn on Sunday, May 14 and the winner does not need to be present to win. The other half will benefit Cardinals Care. For past winning raffle numbers and kiosk locations, visit cardinals.com/5050. Tuesday, May 16, 2017 — Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox (7:15 p.m.) 1967 World Champions Anniversary Series Presented by Budweiser MLB Network Tuesday Night Showcase National Broadcast Gates open at 5:15 p.m. • Tote Bag Promotional Giveaway: The first 30,000 ticketed fans, ages 16 and older, will receive a vintage 1967 reusable tote bag, courtesy of MLB Network. (#CardsPromo) • Bobby Tolan Budweiser Bash Theme Night: Fans who purchase this special Bud Bash Theme Ticket receive a voucher for a limited edition Bobby Tolan mini bobblehead as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 1967 World Series Championship team. VIP ticket-holders will also have access to a pregame autograph session with Bobby. Fans must present the voucher in order to receive this promotional item. For more info, or to purchase general tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#BudBash). • Turn Back The Clock: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 World Series Championship, the Cardinals & the Red Sox will be wearing their respective uniforms from 1967. Select game-used Cardinals uniforms from the game will be available for purchase from the Cardinals Authentics Shop. • Honorary First Pitch: Actor and comedian George Lopez will throw out a ceremonial first pitch before today’s game. • 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 to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. Auction tables will be located by Gate 1 (Section 137), Gate 3, inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. Wednesday, May 17, 2017 — Cardinals vs. Boston Red Sox (7:15 p.m.) 1967 World Champions Anniversary Series Presented by Budweiser Gates open at 5:15 p.m. • Replica 1967 World Series Mystery Ring Promotional Giveaway: The first 30,000 ticketed fans, ages 16 and older, will go home with a replica 1967 World Series Championship Mystery Ring. The individual player rings will celebrate five of the top players from the 1967 World Series team (Brock, Cepeda, Gibson, McCarver, Shannon), but fans won’t know which ring they receive until they open their box. Presented by Ameren Missouri. (#CardsPromo) • 1967 World Series Championship Anniversary Ceremony: In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Cardinals 1967 World Series Championship, 14 members of the 1967 team will be honored in a pre-game ceremony before the start of tonight’s game.