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Barons Return Home Wednesday To Begin 5-Game Homestand

The Birmingham Barons will take on the Montgomery Biscuits for a five-game series beginning August 7.

The Barons start a five-game homestand Wednesday.
The Barons start a five-game homestand Wednesday. (Michael Seale/Patch)

BIRMINGHAM, AL — The Birmingham Barons retiurn home to Regions Field Wednesday night, beginning a five-game series against the Montgomery Biscuits. And in addition to quality baseball action, the homestand features a variety of promotions and giveaways.

The schedule for the homestand is as follows:

Wednesday, August 7

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  • Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Regions Field gates will open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast: Online at barons.com, and on Barons radio affiliate WJQX 100.5.
  • AAA Wednesday: Present your AAA card at the ticket office and receive $2 off a regular priced ticket, courtesy of AAA.
  • Wet Nose Wednesday: Order your Wet Nose Wednesday Ticket Package and you and your fur baby will receive a general admission ticket and a dog toy at tonight’s game thanks to Hollywood Feed. A portion of ticket sales will go toward that evening's charitable sponsor, the Boston Terrier Rescue.

Thursday, August 8

  • Game Time: First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. Regions Field gates will open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast: Live online at barons.com, and on Barons radio affiliate WJQX 100.5.
  • Thirsty Thursday: Enjoy $2 beer, wine, and soft drinks, courtesy of Miller Lite, Woodbridge Wines, and Buffalo Wild Wings.

Friday, August 9

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  • Game Time: First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Regions Field gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Broadcast: Live online at barons.com, and on Barons radio affiliate WJQX 100.5.
  • College Night: Spend your night at Regions Field with your favorite college mascots Aubie, Big Al, and others.
  • Barons Cruiser Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans will receive a Barons Replica Cruiser thanks to Triple-A of Alabama.

Saturday, August 10

  • Game Time: First pitch is at 6:30 p.m. Regions Field gates will open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Broadcast: Live online at barons.com, and on Barons radio affiliate WJQX 100.5.
  • Back to School Night: The Barons celebrate the upcoming school year with Back to School Night. Tonight, the first 500 kids in attendance will receive a Barons jersey back pack & first-aid kit thanks to St. Vincent’s, a part of Ascension
  • Pyro-Palooza XII: The biggest Fireworks Show of the season, thanks to the Birmingham Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Sunday, August 11

  • Game Time: First pitch is at 4:00 p.m. Regions Field gates will open at 3:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast: Live online at barons.com, and on Barons radio affiliate WJQX 100.5.
  • Kids Run the Bases: As part of our Family Sunday's at Regions Field, kids will be allowed to run the bases at the end of the game thanks to Papa John’s and Jack’s.
  • Zoo Animals: Fans have the chance to meet zoo animals at the ballpark thanks to the Birmingham Zoo.

As construction continues in downtown Birmingham for the 59/20 Interstate improvements, the Alabama Department of Transportation requests drivers to take alternative routes to Regions Field. Fans can learn more about alternative routes by going to 59/20 Bridge Project website.

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