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 LOVES PARK, Ill. – Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 23 is offering Stateline families an opportunity to watch professional baseball on their tab.
The Rockford RiverHawks announced on Tuesday that the union had purchased all available seats in Road Ranger Stadium for the July 7 game, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. against Traverse City.
“We are proud to sponsor the corporate buyout,” Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 23 business manager Darryll Russell said. “We are happy to be able to support our community and offer families the opportunity to see a professional baseball game. We hope that everyone enjoys the game.”
In order to claim tickets from the union, fans must visit the stadium box office in person. Ticket orders are limited to four per person. Fans are strongly advised to order in advance, as previous corporate buyouts have resulted in standing room-only crowds. |
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 LOVES PARK, Ill. – The Rockford RiverHawks will offer one lucky fan to chance to play with the legends of baseball.
The RiverHawks announced on Tuesday that they are holding an online auction for one roster spot for the Jim Beam Cubs/White Sox Legends Game, scheduled for 6 p.m. July 14. Fans can go to the RiverHawks' eBay store to view the auction.
The RiverHawks will host the event as part of their two-day Frontier League All-Star celebration. Tickets, which include admission to that night’s All-Star Home Run Derby, are $15 for infield and home-plate box seats, $10 for outfield box. A two-day pass, which includes admission to the July 15 Frontier League All-Star Game, is $25, $20 for outfield box. Tickets for all All-Star events are available at the stadium box office, by calling (815) 885-BALL, or by online purchase at the team website.
The winning bidder will receive not only a roster spot on the fan’s choice of team, but will also be involved in All-Star festivities that include the banquet, an autographed jersey and four tickets to each night’s events.
“It’s the ultimate fan experience,” RiverHawks general manager Josh Olerud said. “It’s the experience of a lifetime |
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 LOVES PARK, Ill. – Fans will not need to be alarmed when they see a plethora of squad cars, fire engines, and ambulances at Road Ranger Stadium on July 9. The vehicles will be on hand as a part of the first annual Guns vs. Hoses Charity Softball Game prior to the Rockford RiverHawks’ home game.
The contest features members of the Rockford fire department teamed against personnel from the Rockford police department. The game will be played for charity, with proceeds benefiting the Harlem Community Center of Rockford and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event is sponsored by the National Fire Sprinkler Association.
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