Somerset Patriots To Host Pokemon Go Night, July 19

Bridgewater, NJ - Get your Pokemon Go fix at the TD Bank Ballpark - recognized as an official Pokémon Go gym location.

Hosted by the Somerset Patriots, fans will be able to train at the gym and catch Pokemon on Tuesday, July 19.

First pitch against the Sugar Land Skeeters is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m.

In tandem with the Teen-Night Tuesday ticket promotion, the Patriots will host three different Pokémon Go-related contests throughout evening, with winners being announced towards the end of the game.

Lure modules will be in full affect throughout the night, with two Pokestops on sight. All fans looking to participate in these contests are required to purchase a ticket to the game.

With TD Bank Ballpark recognized as an official Pokémon Go gym location, any fan that is able to claim a spot on the ballpark’s top-three gym leaderboard by the end of the night will earn a prize.

Fans will also compete against each other to see who can catch the most Pokémon in the ballpark during the game. Ambitious Poke-masters can check in at the Customer Service kiosk on the Main Concourse for geo-tagged verification on the time, location and number of Pokémon captured throughout the game.

The Patriots will also host a Pokémon location contest. Fans can take pictures of the most interesting places they have spotted or caught Pokémon throughout the ballpark during the game and tag any Patriots’ social media account using #PatriotsGo, with the top picture at the end of the night earning a prize.

Teenagers can purchase two upper box tickets and $10 worth of Diamond Dollars for $20 as a part of the Teen-Night Tuesday ticket promotion. Teenagers must purchase tickets in person and show their school ID’s at the Somerset Patriots Ticket Office to receive the discount.

Tuesday also marks the second Bark In The Park night of the 2016 season, with the first 500 dogs receiving chew toys, presented by the Somerset Veterinary Group.

For more information on the game, visit somersetpatriots.com. Tickets for the game are on sale by stopping by the Patriots Ticket Office located at TD Bank Ballpark, by calling (908) 252-0700, or on-line at http://www.somersetpatriots.com.

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