Sports
IronBirds Host ValleyCats in Playoffs
The Tri-City ValleyCats will travel to Aberdeen for the game Friday.
After clinching the McNamara Division title, the Aberdeen IronBirds take on the Tri-City ValleyCats.
In what marks the first playoff game in franchise history, the IronBirds will host the New York team at Ripken Stadium Friday night.
“It has been a fun season here in Aberdeen with these guys and the fans,” IronBirds Manager Matt Merullo said in a prepared statement. “We are thrilled that we get to be a part of history at Ripken Stadium on Friday night.”
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First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Friday.
Sebastian Vader will be the starting pitcher for the IronBirds, and Michael Feliz for Tri-City.
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To celebrate the event, the IronBirds announced there will be several perks for fans.
- Esskay will distribute complimentary commemorative game programs to all attendees.
- APGFCU will be giving away IronBirds towels to early birds.
- A post-game fireworks show sponsored by PNC Bank will light up the sky over Ripken Stadium.
To buy tickets, visit the IronBirds box office at Ripken Stadium, call 410-297-9292 or order online at ironbirdsbaseball.com.
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