FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS (Monday, April 13 – Sunday, April 19, 2015) Opening Day, Yadier Molina bobblehead giveaway, and Red Schoendienst celebration highlight the first homestand of 2015 ST. LOUIS, April 13, 2015– Today marks the annual return of baseball to St. Louis, and the reigning National League Central Division champion St. Louis Cardinals are kicking off their home schedule against the division rival Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds. The six-game homestand is highlighted by annual Opening Day festivities (#OpeningDaySTL), the Yadier Molina bobblehead giveaway, Jackie Robinson Day, and a ceremony celebrating Red Schoendienst’s 70th year in baseball (#LoveRed2). Monday, April 13, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (3:15 p.m.) #OpeningDaySTL Gates open at 1:15 p.m. Cardinals Official Opening Day Pre-Game Pep Rally, sponsored by Hardee’s: The Cardinals, Ballpark Village and Hardee’s will host a pre-game pep rally in the Ballpark Village parking lot from 11 a.m. – 2p.m. Fan favorite, DJ Todd Thomas will perform and Fredbird and Team Fredbird will be on hand to give away Opening Day tickets, autographed items and other Cardinals prizes. Fans can purchase a Hardee’s Combo Meal after regular breakfast hours from the Mobile Diner or Hardee’s restaurant on Chestnut and receive a free Cardinals t-shirt while supplies last. Other sponsors include: Budweiser, FOX Sports Midwest, Goodwill, Krispy Kreme, The Muny, PNC Bank, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Office Essentials and The Tan Company. Budweiser Magnet Schedule: All ticketed-fans, ages 21 and over, will receive a magnet featuring the 2015 Cardinals schedule, compliments of Budweiser. Anthem: The National Anthem will be performed by Retired U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson. Ceremonial Pitch: Former Cardinals outfielder Willie McGee will throw the ceremonial first pitch to Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith. Remembering Taveras: Prior to the game, there will be a tribute video and moment of silence for Oscar Taveras and long-time sportswriter Bryan Burwell. – more – Pre-game Ceremony: The pre-game ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. as the famed Budweiser Clydesdales take their annual pre-game lap around the warning track. The ceremony continues with appearances from St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, St. Louis Mayor Francis G. Slay, Fredbird, Team Fredbird and an American Bald Eagle, courtesy of the World Bird Sanctuary. The 2015 team and National Baseball Hall of Famers will be introduced via Ford motorcade, while 2014 Cardinals Hall of Fame class members Mike Shannon, Jim Edmonds and Willie McGee will also be on field. The Color Guard and American Flag in center field will be presented by the service men and women of Ft. Leonard Wood. 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 alike to obtain specialty Cardinals items while helping support the programs that Cardinals Care provides to youth in the community. Auction tables are located at Gate 1, Gate 3, inside the Cardinals Club, UMB Champions Club and Redbird Club. Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle: Fans, ages 18 and older, may play the Cardinals Care 50/50 Raffle by going to any of the six ticket kiosk locations throughout the stadium from the time gates open until the middle of the 7th inning. One lucky fan will receive 50 percent of the gross proceeds from the game's raffle ticket donations, and the other half will benefit Cardinals Care, the team’s charitable foundation that helps children. For more info and kiosk locations, visit cardinals.com/5050 (#Raffle4Kids). Cardinals Museum Championship Gallery Re-opens: After undergoing some offseason renovations, the Championship Gallery at the Cardinals Museum re-opens today with new and improved display cases celebrating the franchise’s 11 World Series titles. For more information, visit cardinals.com/museum (#CardsMuseum). Get Social: Fans should follow the team on Facebook (facebook.com/cardinals), Twitter (@cardinals), and Instagram (cardinals) for behind-the-scenes content from the club throughout the day. Fans can join the Opening Day discussion using the hashtag #OpeningDaySTL. Live Music at Cardinals Nation: There will be free live music from DJ Rick Paul in the Hall of Fame Club (2nd floor of the Cardinals Nation Restaurant) post-game until close. – more – Wednesday, April 15, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (7:15 p.m.) Gates open at 5:45 p.m. Jackie Robinson Day: Major League Baseball will celebrate Jackie Robinson Day with all players and on-field personnel wearing Number '42' during the game. Catholic Family Night: Fans who purchase this special theme ticket will receive a voucher for a limited edition Cardinals themed blessing bracelet, presented by Catholic Supply of St. Louis. Fans must present the voucher in order to receive this promotional item. There will also be special programming in the Riverview Corner including a musical performance by Karl Zimmerman from 5:45 – 6:15 p.m. and a pre-game prayer and testimony from Cardinals broadcaster Rick Horton from 6:15 – 6:30 p.m. For more info, or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#CardsTheme). College Night Theme Tickets: The St. Louis Cardinals invite students, faculty and staff of local colleges and universities to the first college night of the season. Fans who purchase the $15 Right/Left Field loge theme night ticket, receive a limited edition pair of Cardinals sunglasses with Croakies. Fans must present the special theme night voucher in order to receive this promotional item. For more info, or to purchase tickets, visit cardinals.com/theme (#CardsTheme). Jackie Robinson Jersey Raffle: During a pre-game ceremony, the St. Louis Cardinals, On the Run, and Anheuser- Busch will kick off their 8th annual Jackie Robinson jersey raffle which raises money for the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) and Cardinals Care in celebration of Jackie Robinson Day. Fans can purchase raffle tickets at area On the Run locations for a chance to win a game-worn, autographed #42 jersey from Jackie Robinson Day at Busch Stadium & two tickets to the May 29th home game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Winners will receive their jerseys as part of a pre-game field ceremony on May 29th at Busch Stadium. Raffle sales begin today and continue through April 30th. To find your nearest On the Run visit OntheRunSTL.com. Efforts support students of color in pursuit of a college education and children throughout Missouri and Illinois. Over the past 7 seasons, the Jackie Robinson Day Jersey raffle has raised more than $400,000 to benefit the JRF’s local Scholars and Cardinals Care. JRF currently supports five Scholars from St. Louis, in addition to others from the surrounding area. Ernest Jones Ceremony: During a pre-game ceremony, the Cardinals will honor Dr. Ralph Waldo Emerson Jr., the first African-American scout for the team. – more – MLBPAA Auction: The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will conduct a baseball-themed silent auction inside Gate 1, Gate 3, UMB Champions Club and 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. Thursday, April 16, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers (12:45 p.m.) Gates open at 11:15 a.m. KSDK First Alert Weather Bash at Busch: The Cardinals and KSDK News Channel 5 are hosting a weather bash pre-game to educate kids about the weather and its effects on the environment. This educational program, geared towards elementary and middle school students, teaches children about weather, and includes science experiments from Mad Science, an educational expo and tickets to the game all for just $16. Visit cardinals.com/theme for more info. Charity Haircuts in the Plaza sponsored by Great Clips: During the game, fans can root on their team and shape up their roots with a visit to Ford Plaza for Great Clips’ Charity Haircuts. For a $10 donation, Great Clips – who sponsors the event every weekday afternoon game during the season – will cut your hair and donate all proceeds to Cardinals Care. Live Music at Cardinals Nation: There will be free live music from DJ Rick Paul in the Hall of Fame Club (2nd floor of the Cardinals Nation Restaurant) post-game until close. Friday, April 17, 2015 — Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds (7:15 p.m.) #LoveRed2 Gates open at 5:15 p.m. Adult Zip-Up Hooded Sweatshirt: 25,000 ticketed-fans, ages 16 and older, receive an adult fleece zip-up hooded sweatshirt. – more – Celebrating 70 Years of Red Schoendienst: In a ceremony prior to the game, the Cardinals will honor Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst who is celebrating his 70th season in Major League Baseball. The 92-year-old legend made his Major League debut on April 17, 1945. Fans are encouraged to share memories and congratulatory messages to Red using the hashtag #LoveRed2. Navy Ceremony: During a ceremony prior to the game, the Secretary of the United States Navy (SECNAV), Ray Mabus, will be on field for a special announcement. Dueling Pianos: From 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. there will be a dueling piano performance in Ford Plaza, courtesy of Spanky Entertainment. Missouri Farmers Care: Race to the Plate: During tonight’s game, the Cardinals and Missouri Farmers Care will debut a new in-game feature – a mascot race featuring Captain Cornelius, Bessie the Cow and Simon the Soybean. The feature will happen at every Friday home game during the 2015 season. Join the conversation on how today’s food is grown and raised at MissouriFarmersCare.com.