Arizona Diamondbacks 9-Game Homestand Highlights

Arizona Diamondbacks 9-Game Homestand Highlights

Aug. 26: 6:40 p.m. – San Diego Padres

PEDALING WITH PURPOSE: The D-backs will recognize brothers Ethan and Reid Maurice on the field prior to the game. The brothers are biking across the country to honor the doctors and nurses at Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) who helped save Ethan’s life after suffering a grand mal seizure caused by a rare blood clotting disorder. The brothers raised more than $24,000 to benefit PCH by collecting donations for each mile of their journey.

Aug. 27: 6:40 p.m. – San Diego Padres

ASU BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT: With school back in session, the D-backs welcome several ASU students to the game as they return to Phoenix for the fall semester.
LOVE & THEFT TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Country music duo Love & Theft will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Love & Theft won the award for Duo Video of the Year at the 2013 CMT Music Awards for their song “Runnin’ Out Of Air.” Their hit single “Angel Eyes” was the band’s first song to go platinum and first No. 1 single on the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart.
NASCAR DRIVER JEB BURTON TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: NASCAR driver Jeb Burton will be in attendance to meet with fans and throw out the ceremonial first pitch. He will also lead the seventh-inning stretch, wave the checkered flag for the Legends Race in the fifth inning and will show off his throwing skills in a sixth-inning t-shirt toss atop the D-backs dugout.

Aug. 28: 6:40 p.m. – San Diego Padres

National Anthem: Musical Theater of Anthem
Ceremonial First Pitch: Melvin, Parker & Sons

Aug. 31: 5:10 p.m. – San Francisco Giants

THROWBACK NIGHT FEATURING 2ND ANNUAL ALUMNI GAME presented by DENNY’S, in partnership with SANDERSON FORD: Current D-backs players and coaches will wear “throwback” jerseys that feature the team’s former purple, black and teal colors which will be autographed and auctioned off online at www.dbacks.com/auctions. Shortly after the game, D-backs alumni including Luis Gonzalez, Matt Williams, Augie Ojeda, Travis Lee, Reggie Sanders and Steve Finley will take the field to play a three-inning game.
D-BACKS WIVES’ “FAVORITE THINGS” AUCTION: D-backs wives of current will put together baskets full of their “Favorite Things” and will include autographed memorabilia. The auction will begin when gates open through the end of the 6th inning at section 131. Proceeds will benefit the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, Abe & Max Fund and Chrysalis.
SAFELITE AUTOGLASS GLASS REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT: D-backs fans can get their glass replaced or repaired on their car during the game. For every windshield repaired or replaced through August 31, Safelite® donated $1 to the March of Dimes Foundation and before the game, Safelite® will present a check for $25,000 to the March of Dimes.
SUNNYSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS: The D-backs will recognize Little League World Series Champions Sunnyside Softball team during a special pregame ceremony on the field. The all-girls 12-and-under team from Tucson outscored their opponents 203-25 in 21 games.
PHOENIX CHILDREN’S CHORUS: More than 300 school kids, ranging in age from second to 12th grade, will perform the national anthem on the field.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: More than 700 Knights of Columbus members from all over the state of Arizona will be in attendance for the game and will raise funds for the organization through a special ticket offer fundraiser.
STATE FARM PITCH IN AWARD: The D-backs, in conjunction with Valley of the Sun United Way and State Farm, will recognize a local organization for its outstanding contributions to the Phoenix community.
National Anthem: Phoenix Children’s Chorus
Color Guard: Knights of Columbus
Ceremonial First Pitch: Preston Guthrie, on behalf of Safelite and March of Dimes.

 Sept. 1: 1:10 p.m. – San Francisco Giants

ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS POST-GAME CONCERT presented by MILLER LITE: Arizona-based band Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers will perform on the field after the D-backs game. For more information, visit www.dbacks.com/concert.
MILLER HIGH LIFE HARLEY GIVEAWAY: Miller High Life will give away five Harley Davidson motorcycles on the field after the game and before the concert. Fifteen contestants were selected and five lucky winners will walk away with a Harley.
SUN DEVIL SWIM CLUB: The D-backs will recognize the ASU Sun Devil Aquatics Swim Club, including outstanding performers from the summer season, during a special pregame ceremony on the field.
AT&T NICU GRADUATION PICNIC: AT&T, the D-backs and March of Dimes will host approximately 50 March of Dimes Ambassador Families for a day of food, fun, baseball and cheers. Each family has had a child who has been released from the Nursery Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at a local hospital. The picnic is part of AT&T’s “Cheers for Babies” program. For each cheer card made by fans at the AT&T Fan Zone during D-backs home games throughout the 2013 season, AT&T is donating $1 to the March of Dimes.
SUBWAY KIDS TAKE THE FIELD: Kids ages 7-15 can enter for the chance to “Take the Field” with D-backs players at every Sunday home game prior to the National Anthem. Entry forms are available at Subway.
NO CHEW CREW presented by DELTA DENTAL: No Chew Crew members receive a free ticket to every Sunday game and a toothbrush, courtesy of Delta Dental, when they pledge awareness of the harmful effects of spit tobacco. No Chew Crew is free to children 15 and younger. To register, visit www.dbacks.com/nochewcrew or sign up at the No Chew Crew Headquarters located in the Sandlot.
SEASON TICKET HOLDER SUNDAY BRUNCH: D-backs Season Ticket Holders can enjoy an all-you-can-eat brunch in the Miller Lite Diamond Club for only $10 starting at 11 a.m. on the last Sunday home game of each month.
CENTURYLINK ALL-STAR TEACHER RECOGNITION: The D-backs will recognize John Vasey of Orangewood Elementary School in a special pregame ceremony on the field prior to the game. Vasey was selected to be the CenturyLink All-Star Teacher of the month and will be presented with a $2,000 check to help make improvements to his school. Entries are still being accepted with one educator selected each month. To register, visit www.dbacks.com/allstarteacher.
MILITARY AND FIRST RESPONDERS 50% OFF SUNDAYS: Every Sunday home game, the D-backs offer 50 percent off single-game ticket prices for all military active duty, reserve, retired and veterans, as well as active or retired fire and police personnel with valid ID. All-You-Can-Eat tickets are excluded from this offer and can only be redeemed for up to four tickets.
COLD STONE KIDS SUNDAYS: Each Sunday home game, one winner is selected to deliver the lineup card to the umpires with a D-backs coach before the game and deliver Cold Stone Ice Cream to the D-backs’ broadcast booths. Winners are selected from applications that can be picked up at a local Cold Stone Creamery location.
Ceremonial First Pitch: Dale Horton, Going Gonzo for Kids Mystery Ball Winner

Sept. 2: 1:10 p.m.—Toronto Blue Jays

SENIOR DAY: D-backs fans ages 55 and over can buy a lower-level ticket starting at just $12. For tickets, visit www.dbacks.com/senior.
National Anthem (U.S./Canadian): Rodney Glassman/Patrick Lauder

Sept. 3: 6:40 p.m. – Toronto Blue Jays

OLGA KORBUT TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Four-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast and Valley resident Olga Korbut with throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Korbut won two Olympic silver medals in gymnastics as part of the USSR team in 1972 and 1976.
A-GAME ALL-STARS: The D-backs will recognize 12 part-time employees for their hard work and dedication to the organization in a pregame ceremony that includes a photo with D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall and a D-backs player.

Sept. 4: 12:40 p.m. – Toronto Blue Jays

BOB BONDURANT TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Formula One racecar driver Bob Bondurant will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Bondurant, who just turned 80 in April, owns the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving located in Chandler.
SENIOR DAY: D-backs fans ages 55 and over can buy a lower-level ticket starting at just $12. For tickets, visit www.dbacks.com/senior.
MATINEE GAME: Matinee pricing available and includes a discounted ticket plus five free D-bucks. For more info, visit www.dbacks.com/matinee.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

ALUMNI AUTOGRAPH SIGNING – Aug. 24: D-backs alumni Fans can get autographs and photos from Augie Ojeda and Shea Hillenbrand from 10-11 a.m. at Sanderson Ford, located at 6400 North 51st Avenue in Glendale.
D-BACKS SCHOOL CHALLENGE presented by UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX: The D-backs and University of Phoenix will give away $150,000 to benefit schools across Arizona. Thirty schools will be selected and will receive $5,000 to help improve their school. Deadline to apply is Sept. 30. Schools can apply for the grant online at www.dbacks.com/schoolchallenge.
ALL-STAR TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM presented by CENTURYLINK: The D-backs and CenturyLink have partnered this season to develop the All-Star Teachers Recognition Program to recognize outstanding Arizona educators. Fans are invited to submit an essay (500 words or less) about an educator that has made a difference in their life. Five winning educators will be recognized before D-backs games this season and each will receive $2,000 courtesy of CenturyLink. Entries will be accepted now through September 6, with one educator selected each month. To register, visit www.dbacks.com/allstarteacher.
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX HOME RUNS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: The Arizona Diamondbacks and University of Phoenix have teamed up to offer fans an opportunity to receive one of three full tuition scholarships to University of Phoenix. Applications will be accepted from now through August 14. Eligible recipients will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of University of Phoenix and D-backs staff, and honored on-field at the Sept. 29 D-backs home game. For more information, including the eligibility requirements and to apply visit www.phoenix.edu/dbacks.
D-BACKS BASEBALL ACADEMY YOUTH CLINICS: D-backs Baseball Academy coaches will host two free clinics for kids at Futures Field located in the Sandlot at each D-backs home game starting one hour before first pitch and at the end of the fourth inning.
D-BACKS SEASON TICKET HOLDER PRIZE VAULT: The D-backs Renewal Prize Vault is back by popular demand. More than 500 randomly selected Season Ticket Holders who renew their 2014 season tickets will win. Prizes include free parking for the 2014 season, suites and autographed memorabilia.

TICKET SPECIALS

D-BACKS DEALCHICKEN TICKET OFFER – Sept. 1 & 2: D-backs fans can get up to 50 percent off Infield Box or Infield Reserve tickets to games on Sept. 1 & 2. This offer is also available at www.losdbacks.com/value.
D-BACKS VALUE PACK: The package includes one $21 bleacher ticket or $19 Infield Reserve ticket, one hot dog, 24-ounce Pepsi and a coupon for a free SUBWAY® Restaurants cookie. For more information, visit www.dbacks.com/value.
SONORAN DOG VALUE PACK (EL PA’QUETELLENES DE LOS DBACKS): The D-backs offer a special package for only $15 that includes one Outfield Reserve ticket, 24-ounce Pepsi, coupon for a free SUBWAY® Restaurants cookie and a Sonoran Dog. Fans can also get the package with a 16 oz. draft beer, instead of a 24-ounce Pepsi, for $19. For more information, visit www.losdbacks.com.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS: D-backs single-game tickets start at $9 on select game days and are available online at dbacks.com/tickets, by phone at 602.514.8400 and in person at the Chase Field Ticket Office, Monday-Friday (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and on non-game day Saturdays (9 a.m.- 5 p.m.)
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SEATS: Located in the Insight Diamond Level, tickets range from $30-$39 and include unlimited hot dogs, chips, popcorn, peanuts, Pepsi products and Aquafina water. For more information, visit www.dbacks.com/ayce.