Final Series of the Regular Season! Phillies vs. Pirates, September 26-28
It’s the hunt for Red October! Come cheer on the Phillies during the final three home games of the regular season as they host the Pittsburgh Pirates from Tuesday, September 26, to Thursday, September 28. Here are some of the fan highlights surrounding the games:
1. Award Night! Before the 6:40 p.m. game on Tuesday, September 26, the Phillies will honor their top minor league players, scouts and coaches for their work on the field and in the community. Plus, outfielder Kyle Schwarber, also the Phillies’ Roberto Clemente Award nominee, will be presented with the team’s Major League Service Award.
- Outfielder Johan Rojas and pitcher Orion Kerkering will be recognized as Paul Owens Award winners, presented annually to the organization’s top minor league position player and pitcher. Presenting the awards will be Phillies Vice President and General Manager Sam Fuld, Assistant General Manager Jorge Velandia, Director of Player Development Preston Mattingly, and Paulette and Drew Owens, grandchildren of Paul Owens.
- Phillies Dominican Summer League Pitching Coach Lester Straker will be honored with the John Vukovich Award, presented annually to an instructor in the Phillies organization who embodies the characteristics of the award’s namesake: loyalty, dedication, competitiveness, knowledge, honesty and a terrific work ethic. The award will be presented by Fuld, Velandia, Mattingly, and Vukovich’s children Nicole Stollarick and Vince Vukovich.
- Phillies Special Assignment Scout Dean Albany will be presented with the Dallas Green Award by Phillies Director of Amateur Scouting Brian Barber and Dallas’ daughter, Dana Ressler. The award is presented annually to an amateur or professional scout who best exemplifies the Phillies’ standard for scouting while demonstrating the same loyalty, work ethic, dedication and passion as the award’s namesake.
- Phillies Charities, Inc. President John Weber will present the Minor League Step Up Awards to players in the team’s minor league system who have shown leadership through community service. Among those being honored: Cam Wynne, Jersey Shore BlueClaws (overall winner); Jim Haley, Lehigh Valley IronPigs; Josh Hendrickson, Reading Fightin Phils; and Jordan Viars, Clearwater Threshers.
- Weber will also present Schwarber with the team’s Major League Community Service award for his work with Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes and beyond.
2. The series continues on Wednesday, September 27, with that night’s 6:40 p.m. game, featuring a Phillies Friendship Bracelet presented by Nemours Children’s Health for all fans.
- Plus, Danielle Fishel from Pod Meets World will throw a ceremonial first pitch amongst her cheering castmates, Rider Strong and Will Friedle.
3. On Thursday, September 28, all fans will receive a 2024 Schedule Magnet presented by Valley Forge Tourism during that night’s 6:05 p.m. game, the final home game of the regular season.
4. Plus, it’s the final Phillies Charities, Inc. Online Auction of the regular season, which takes place until September 29, at 6:00 p.m.!
- Bid on game-used items and memorabilia signed by the 2023 Phillies including Alec Bohm, Nick Castellanos, Seranthony Domínguez, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Brandon Marsh, J.T. Realmuto, Kyle Schwarber, Edmundo Sosa, Gregory Soto, Bryson Stott, Garrett Stubbs, Rob Thomson, Trea Turner, Taijuan Walker and Zack Wheeler.
More Need-to-Know Information:
Gate Openings: Gates open at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday; 4:35 p.m. for Thursday.
Broadcast: All games will broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia, 94 WIP and WTTM 1680, and will be available on nbcsportsphiladelphia.com and the NBC Sports app.
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Access Tickets & More! Use the MLB Ballpark app for your guide to Citizens Bank Park and to access tickets (including Sports Complex parking), forward tickets to friends, use the interactive concourse maps and enjoy games.
New! Opt-in for MLB’s Go-Ahead Entry: Allows ticket holders who opt in for the service the ability to enter the ballpark at the First Base and Left Field gates at full walking speed without stopping.
Mobile Ordering: Order your favorite menu items and skip the line! Includes Manco & Manco @ Foundry Pizza, Miller Lite Liberty Landing, Pass and Stow and Shake Shack.
Bag Policy: Guests are prohibited from bringing bags, including backpacks, to the ballpark. Only clutch purses (5" x 7"), fanny packs, medical bags, drawstring bags, clear or solid tote bags and diaper bags will be permitted. Medical bags, tote bags and diaper bags can be no larger than 16" x 16" x 8". Guests may discard or return the prohibited items to their vehicle or store them in a locker on Citizens Bank Way ($10 fee).
Uber RideShare Lot: Lot T is designated for Uber RideShare for all Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center events. Fans should exit the Third Base Gate and walk along Pattison Avenue toward Broad Street to enter the lot and request a vehicle, which will meet each rider in the designated area.
Parking: Please click here for a parking map. Parking for Phillies games is cashless. Methods of payment include credit/debit cards and mobile payment (Apple Pay and Google Pay). To expedite entry, pre-paid parking passes may also be purchased prior to the game.
Public Transportation: Transit services are also available; for a SEPTA schedule, please visit www.septa.org.
Traffic: Log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.org or call 511 from any phone to check traffic conditions.
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