STAFF REPORTS




With just 11 home games remaining in the 2017 season, the Red Wings return to Frontier Field to open a 7-game homestand on Monday night with major playoff implications on the line! The homestand highlights include FIVE giveaways, an appearance from Mr. Belding and Thomas the Tank Engine, Family Campout Night and two fireworks shows!
Tickets to any game can be purchased at the Red Wings Ticket Office, over the phone at (585) 423-WING (9464) during normal business hours or around-the-clock at RedWingsBaseball.com. 

MONDAY, AUGUST 21 (7:05 PM) vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (Yankees)

SPIKES SOLAR ECLIPSE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY – In honor of the solar eclipse on Monday, we’ll be giving away 1,000 of these shirts courtesy of Frontier Communications.
KIDS EAT FREE – The first 500 kids 12 & under will receive a voucher good for a FREE hot dog, soda and snack item thanks to our friends at Basch & Nickerson LLP.
FOOD SPECIAL – BBQ Riblet Dinner at Black Angus for $9.
SEASON SEAT HOLDERS: This is the second-to-last redemption day.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22 (7:05 PM) vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (Yankees)

FRONTIER FIELD MAGNET GIVEAWAY – The first 2,500 fans will get a Frontier Field magnet courtesy of Food Link!
FAN 4-PACK – Get four reserved seat tickets, four hot dogs, four 12-oz. drinks, and a yearbook for $36 ($40 when ordered the day of the game).
FOOD SPECIAL – Sweet Potato Fries at Batter Up for $5
SEASON SEAT HOLDERS: This is the LAST redemption day.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 (7:05 PM) vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (Yankees)

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT WITH MR. BELDING – Come out and meet your favorite high school principal from the hit show “Saved By The Bell!” Mr. Belding will sign autographs from 6:00-6:40 and again from 7:15-8 pm courtesy of Alfred State. The first 1,500 kids will also receive a Jose Berrios 3-Hole Pencil Pouch presented by Alfred State and Pigtails & Crewcuts.
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES – As part of Back-to-School Night, bring new, unused school supplies to Guest Services on Monday and be entered for a chance to win a Red Wings prize pack which includes 4 premium tickets, a team signed baseball and the chance to throw out a first pitch! All of the supplies will be donated to the Rochester City School District!
$1 WEDNESDAY – Every Wednesday enjoy $1 hot dogs, cracker jacks, peanuts and chips courtesy of Zweigle’s, Democrat & Chronicle and DiPaolo Baking Company.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 (1:35 PM) vs. SWB RAILRIDERS (Yankees)

FINAL WEEKDAY MATINEE OF THE SEASON!
COLLEGE DAY– Every Thursday students with a valid college ID can purchase a $10 reserved ticket which INCLUDES $5 Diamond Dollars that can be used for food or merchandise. We’ll have tailgate games, Wing Pong and Cornhole, set up by the 10th Inning Bar.
FOOD SPECIAL – Spikes Boneless Wings at Batter Up for $7.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 (7:05 PM) vs. BUFFALO BISONS (Blue Jays)

Note: Gates open at 5:30 
FAMILY CAMPOUT NIGHT – Any fan with a ticket to the game on Friday, August 25 can CAMPOUT under the stars at Frontier Field that night presented by Meyer’s RV Superstores and Dunkin’ Donuts! Following the game we will be showing the movie “Little Big League” on the videoboards. In the morning, Dunkin’ Donuts will be here with FREE coffee and donuts for all those who camped out!
In an effort to keep track of how many fans we’ll have sleeping over on August 25, please use promo code: CAMPOUT (all caps) when purchasing tickets online if you plan on staying over. To order tickets over the phone, please call Mike Ewing at (585) 454-1001 EXT. 3036.
POST-GAME FIREWORKS – Presented by Local Toyota Dealers
FOOD SPECIAL – Fish Fry at Batter Up for $9.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 (6:05 PM) vs. BUFFALO BISONS (Blue Jays)

SPORTS CARDS/COLLECTIBLES SHOW WITH WWE HALL OF FAMER IVAN PUTSKI – Putski will sign from 5-5:45 p.m., and again from 6:15-7:00 p.m. presented by CollectorFest Monthly. There will be a $15 fee for autographs, and photos of and with Putski will also be available for purchase.
POST-GAME FIREWORKS – Presented by ESL Federal Credit Union
TEAM CARD SET UPDATE GIVEAWAY – The first 1,000 fans will get this card set update with all of the top prospects and players to come though Rochester in 2017 courtesy of CollectorFest Monthly.
FOOD SPECIAL – Beef ‘N Cheddar Calzone at Mama Mittsy’s for $7.50.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 (1:35 PM) vs. BUFFALO BISONS (Blue Jays)

THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE APPEARANCE – Everyone’s favorite train rolls back into town and will be available for photos all game long with fans.
TEAM PHOTO GIVEAWAY – The first 5,000 fans will receive a 2017 Red Wings Team Photo courtesy of Hillside!
KIDS RUN THE BASES – All kids 12 and under will have the chance to run the bases with Spikes & Mittsy following each Sunday home game courtesy of the Burger Bar at Wegmans Pittsford.
 
YOUTH FOR CHRIST SHOE DONATION – Youth For Christ and Re-Run Shoes are sponsoring a shoe drive at all Sunday home games in 2017. Please consider donating your gently-used athletic shoes, including cleats.