Flying Tigers Return Home on Wednesday for Seven-Game Homestand

The Lakeland Flying Tigers return to Joker Marchant Stadium on Wednesday to open a seven-game homestand beginning July 15. The Flying Tigers will battle north-division rival Dunedin Blue Jays July 15-17 and continue the homestand with a four-game series with the Charlotte Stone Crabs July 18-21. Tickets for the homestand and all home games are available by calling the Flying Tigers at (863) 686-8075. Box seats are $6 and reserved seats are $5 and seniors 55 and over and children 14 and under receive a $1.00 discount. Saturday tickets are an additional $1. Parking is FREE.

Wednesday, July 15 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
It’s All-You-Can-Eat Night sponsored by BD’s Mongolian Grill. Tickets are just $10 and includes admission to the game and all-you-can-eat sliders, hot dogs, sausages, peanuts, popcorn, pretzels and chips as well as food from the BD’s from 6:00-9:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

Thursday, July 16 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Thursday is Flying Tigers USO Night. Fans can enjoy $1 beers and sodas while the Flying Tigers will be celebrating USO night and the team will play in their special camo jerseys.

Friday, July 17 vs. Dunedin Blue Jays @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
The first 500 paid fans will receive a 2009 Lakeland Flying Tigers team baseball card set sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Kids eat free at all Friday home games as well. All kids 14 and under will receive a free hot dog, soda and bag of chips with paid admission. The Flying Tigers will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in July throughout the game. Fans can enjoy special themed games, music and contests.

Saturday, July 18 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
The Flying Tigers will be celebrating Christmas in July. There will be Christmas decorations, music and randomly selected fans will receive special Christmas gifts from the Flying Tigers.
Following the game will be a spectacular fireworks show (weather permitting) sponsored by The Ledger.

Sunday, July 19 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 6:00 p.m. (Gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
Sunday is Family Fun Day. All kids 14 and under will receive free admission to the game. Kids can also play catch on the field before the game and run the bases after the game (weather permitting). All fans will receive a voucher for a free sundae compliments of Dairy Queen.

Monday, July 20 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Monday is $1 hot dog night. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs all night. Also, check The Ledger for a special two-for-one ticket offer.

Tuesday, July 21 vs. Charlotte Stone Crabs @ 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Tuesday is Baseball Wingo night sponsored by Natalie’s Sports Bar & Grill. Fans can play baseball bingo during the game for a chance win prizes from the Flying Tigers and Natalie’s.

The Flying Tigers are a Class A Affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. For more information please visit the Flying Tigers online at www.LakelandFlyingTigers.com.