July 1, 2022 – Florida State League (FSL) – Daytona Tortugas News Release
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Daytona Tortugas return home to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Monday, July 4, for a six-game series against the St. Lucie Mets, the Florida State League affiliate of the New York Mets. Among the highlights of the six contests is an Independence Day Celebration and Postgame Fireworks on Monday, ‘The Nine’ Night and a t-shirt giveaway on Friday, and Christmas in July Night on Saturday.
The Tortugas open the homestand with a special contest on Monday, July 4, for an Independence Day Celebration. We celebrate the United States’ birthday with special on-field games and activities in addition to patriotic Best Dressed Uniforms that will be auctioned off during the season. At the concession stands, fans will be able to enjoy unique Food and Drink Specials as part of the occasion. This will include Rick’s Famous Turtle Drink, Patriotic Funnel Fries, as well as a Taco Monday. Following the final out, fans are advised to stick around for the best Postgame Fireworks show in Daytona Beach. The first pitch of the series opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Following an off-day on Tuesday, fans are advised to arrive with an empty stomach on Wednesday, July 6, for a Belly Buster Wednesday presented by Marco’s Pizza. A long-standing fan favorite, starting at just $14, patrons will receive a bracelet and may indulge in all-you-care-to-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, and popcorn at concession stands all evening long. The first pitch of game two is set for 7:05 p.m.
The biggest party in Central Florida returns to the World’s Most Famous Beach on Thursday, July 7, with a Thirsty Thursday™ presented by Bud Light. All fans will be able to beat the heat and enjoy their favorite draft beer or fountain soda for as low as $1 at concession and beer stands throughout the night. That evening’s affair is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m.
‘The Nine’ Night returns on Friday, July 8. The Tortugas will pay homage as part of Minor League Baseball’s focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport. As part of the celebration, the first 1,000 fans through the gates that night will receive a limited edition Tortugas’ Black Rose ‘The Nine’ T-Shirt Giveaway. Tortugas’ players and coaches will don Best Dressed Uniforms, as well, to pay homage, which will be auctioned off during the season. Prior to the first…
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