Minor League Aeros Game is Major Event for Stow

For the eighth year in a row, Stow will be celebrating a community night at Canal Park in Akron during the Aeros' baseball game.

There are about 50 tickets left, discounted to $7 a person, for sale at the A bus, which is already booked, will take residents down to the field together as well.

"I really enjoy this community night," said Mayor Karen Fritschel. "A number of our senior citizens can attend since we take the parks bus."

The game begins at 7:05 p.m. against the Reading Phillies.

During the game there will be announcements about it being Stow Night and the mayor will throw out the inaugural pitch.

Although Fritschel has tossed the ball before, she is designating her grandson to throw the first pitch this year.

"I've thrown out the first pitch before and I made it to the plate!," said Fritschel. "Tomorrow night, I'm designating my oldest grandson, Josh, to throw out the first pitch. He is 9 and plays baseball on a traveling team from Medina, where my daughter and family lives. He is a huge baseball fan and always watches Sports Center on TV."

Previously, the Stow Community Night was at Progressive Park in Cleveland. 

"It was pricey for a number of people ... we were not seated together" said the mayor, which defeated the purpose of a community night. "Canal Park is a very family-friendly baseball park and much less expensive than going to Progressive Park."

Aside from the special Stow community events, it is also Radiator Springs or Bust Fireworks night, there will be an appearance by Breakin' BBoy McCoy and a chance to win tickets to see Cars 2.

Click here for directions and parking information or call Canal Park at 330-253-5151.

For video coverage of the game, check back with Stow Patch.