Baseball to Honor Hometown Heroes in 2015
2/11/2015 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Alabama baseball announced its new Hometown Heroes promotion for the 2015 season. Baseball is a part of America's pastime, and the Crimson Tide is excited to honor those who embody the American spirit of service.
During select Saturday and Sunday games, Hometown Heroes will honor members of the military, police, fire, EMT and non-profit leaders in the community. Those selected will receive two complimentary reserved seating tickets to the game and have access to the field for pregame batting practice as well as banquet room access throughout their time inside the Hoover Met. Each night's honoree will also receive a gift from the team to thank them for their service. To nominate a Hometown Hero, click here.
Returning for the 2015 season is the Bama Baseball Buddies program. Youth baseball teams and other youth groups are invited to join the team on-field prior to the start of the second and third game of each home, weekend series. Children 12 and under can interact with Alabama players on the field while starting lineups are announced, and then stand with the team during the National Anthem. To register a team or youth group for the Bama Baseball Buddies program, please click here.
The Crimson Tide kick off the 2015 season this Friday, Feb. 13, as Alabama hosts the University of Maryland Eastern Shore inside Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The Tide and Hawks will play a three-game, weekend set with the first pitch of Friday's game scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CT. The 2015 season at the Hoover Met is sponsored by Hibbett Sports.
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