August 6 - 15: MA Minor League Baseball Week
Love baseball? Love it even more in August when things really heat up? Then you’re in the right place! Not only is Massachusetts home to our beloved Boston Red Sox, America’s Baseball Team, but we’re also home to four exciting Minor League Baseball teams that are located all around the Commonwealth! During the first-ever Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week, the Pittsfield Colonials, Brockton Rox and Worcester Tornadoes from the CanAm League [Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball] and the Lowell Spinners, Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are teaming up to bring you some great events and insider information about their teams! And did we mention fun-for-all? Whether you visit Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, Fitton Field, Worcester or LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA [or all four parks!] you’re sure to enjoy a great night out in a relaxed, affordable, and family-friendly atmosphere. So treat yourself, your friends, and your loved ones to a hot dog, popcorn, your favorite ice cream and some exciting, high-caliber Minor League baseball games during Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week. Play ball!
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HOME GAMES & SPECIAL EVENTS:
WORCESTER TORNADOES
At Hanover Insurance Park, Fitton Field, Worcester, MA, www.worcestertornadoes.com:
Tickets Only
VIP Seats: $7 (regularly $14)
Box Seats: $5 (regularly $10)
Grandstand Seats: $3 (regularly $6)
Pre-Game Picnic All-you-can-eat buffet: $20 (regularly $25 per head)
Sunday, August 8, New Jersey @ Worcester, 2:05 pm
Whirly Pop Giveaway! Giant lollipops to the first 300 kids!
Before the game: kids get to run the bases
After the game: kids are invited to a free team autograph session
Monday, August 9, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Press Conference @ 6:30 with the Lt. Governor Tim Murray proclaiming Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week. Includes special guests from: Pittsfield Colonials, Brockton Rox, and Lowell Spinners.
Auburn Night: we salute the Town of Auburn, MA and anyone who lives or works in Auburn gets in for ½ price at all seating levels; see discounts below:
Tickets Only
VIP Seats: $7 (regularly $14)
Box Seats: $5 (regularly $10)
Grandstand Seats: $3 (regularly $6)
Pre-Game Picnic All-you-can-eat buffet: $20 (regularly $25 per head)
Tuesday, August 10, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Four for $40 Night! Four tickets, four hot dogs, drinks and chips for just $40!
Wednesday, August 11, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Kids eat free! All children 12 and under receive a voucher for a free meal with the purchase of any ticket!
BROCKTON ROX
At Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, MA, www.brocktonrox.com:
Saturday, August 7, Pittsfield @ Brockton, 6:05 pm
Sunday, August 8, Pittsfield @ Brockton, 5:05 pm
Family Fun Day:
Before the game: families play catch on the field
After the game: kids can run the bases and get autographs Rox players
Friday, August 13: Friday Night Films
FREE family movie on the right field video, starting at 7:45 pm, sponsored by The City of Brockton
Post-game Friday Night Fireworks Show
Saturday, August 14: Cage FX - Mixed Martial Arts; gates open at 3:00 p.m.
LOWELL SPINNERS
At LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA, www.lowellspinners.com:
EVERY GAME!! “Kids Run the Bases” after each and every Spinners home game at LeLacheur Park! [except August 14].
Tuesday, August 10, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
T-Shirt Giveaway Night! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Red Spinners T-Shirt!
Robotics Night! Fans will be entertained by the UMass Lowell Robotics Team’s creations!
Wednesday, August 11, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Lou Merloni Bobble Head Giveaway – It’s Lou Merloni Bobble Head Night as the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a “Utility Lou” Bobble Head. Merloni will be on hand for the game, throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.
Thursday, August 12, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Pink Hat Giveaway! The first 1,000 women through the gates will receive a pink Spinners hat as the Spinners promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The team will wear special pink jerseys which will be auctioned off during the game and given to fans straight off the Spinners’ back
Friday, August 13, MV @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Die-Cast Car Giveaway Night! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Spinners die-cast car. This is no match-box, as this highly collectible item is sure to go fast.
Saturday, August 14, MV @ Lowell, 5:05 pm
Twilight Night! Watch the game and then stay for a movie. After the game fans will have the opportunity to play catch on the field before grabbing some outfield grass to watch Twilight on the Video Board.
Sunday, August 15, MV @ Lowell, 1:35 pm
Lowell Spinners Bat Bag Night! Be one of the first 1,000 kids through the gates and receive a full-size Lowell Spinners Bat Bag, perfect for the Little League season.
PITTSFIELD COLONIALS
At Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, MA, www.pittsfieldcolonials.com:
Wednesday, August 11, Sussex @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Glove night! First 100 kids 10 and under receive a free Nokona Youth Glove!
Thursday, August 12, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Wine & Cheese Tasting Party Night! Located in the Beer Gardens & Hospitality Tent.
Friday, August 13, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Fireworks Display Night! Post-game fireworks [rain date, August 14]
Saturday, August 14, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 15, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 2:00 pm
