Marlins Take on Pirates With Tip of Fedora

MIAMI, FL — The Miami Marlins open a five-game homestand against the Pirates and Rays on Friday night with a tip of the fedora to fans — literally. The team will be giving away stylish soft-brim hats with a Marlins logo on the band to the first 7,500 fans who make it out to Marlins Park. Friday's game starts at 7:10 p.m.

If fedoras are not your thing the team is also giving away a commemorative Marlins tumbler to the first 7,000 fans who turn out for Saturday night's game against the Bucs. That game also starts at 7:10 p.m.

The Fish close out the weekend on Sunday by giving the first 5,000 fans commemorative posters to mark Ichiro's milestone 3,000th hit. Sunday's game starts at 1:10 p.m. and wraps up the Pirates visit to the the Margic City. That game will also feature a special pregame ceremony to honor Ichiro.

Complete highlights of the Marlins’ homestand include:

• Marlins Fedora, presented by Leon Medical Centers (first 7,500 fans) – Friday, April 28 vs. Pittsburgh
• Burger & Beer Fridays – Friday, April 28 vs. Pittsburgh
• Puerto Rican Heritage Night – Friday, April 28 vs. Pittsburgh
• Marlins Tumbler, presented by Aquafina (first 7,000 fans) – Saturday, April 29 vs. Pittsburgh
• Beerfest – Saturday, April 29 vs. Pittsburgh
• Ichiro Poster, presented by Pepsi (first 5,000 fans) – Sunday, April 30 vs. Pittsburgh
• Pregame Ceremony for Ichiro’s Milestone 3,000th Hit – Sunday, April 30 vs. Pittsburgh
• Japanese Heritage Day – Sunday, April 30 vs. Pittsburgh
• Salute & Serve Mondays – Monday, May 1 vs. Tampa Bay

For more information visit Marlins.com/Promotions. Fans looking to purchase tickets for any special event can visit Marlins.com/SpecialEvents.

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