Minnesota Twins homestand highlights: August 1-7

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The division-leading Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for a two-team, seven-game homestand to kick off an August slate in which the club will host 20 home games – the team’s most in a single month since playing a Minnesota-era record 22 at Metropolitan Stadium in June 1977. The Twins open the homestand and month with a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers tonight through Wednesday, before welcoming the Toronto Blue Jays for a four-game weekend series from Thursday-Sunday, August 4-7. Target Field’s first-ever postgame concert featuring Cole Swindell (Thursday, August 4), a “Welcome Back from Cooperstown” celebration for Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva (Saturday, August 6) and some special ceremonial first pitch guests are among the homestand’s many highlights.

Tickets Available

Tickets for the upcoming homestand, along with season, group and single-game tickets for the remainder of the Twins’ 2022 regular season home schedule at Target Field, are available for purchase via twinsbaseball.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office. “Ballpark Access” tickets are available for as low as $9.

Daily Ticket Specials

Fans can find their ticket to savings every day of the August 1-7 homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials:

• CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (All 7 games): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of CUB and media partner Bally Sports North.
• “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank (Monday-Thursday, August 1-4 vs. DET/TOR): U.S. Bank provides fans with all the items you need for a day or night at the ballpark – a U.S. Bank Home Run Porch View or Field Box ticket, along with a hot dog, Pepsi and chips.
• Student Discount (Monday-Thursday, August 1-4 vs. DET/TOR): The Twins’ popular student discount – $5 for any student – is available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
• Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North (Monday-Thursday, August 1-4 vs. DET/TOR): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID, plus up to three guests, receive half-price Diamond Box High or Home Plate View tickets. Available in advance at GovX.com or day of game at the Target Field Ticket Office.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Wednesday, August 3 vs. DET): Thanks to Treasure Island Resort & Casino, fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets.
• “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North (Friday, August 5 vs. TOR): Fans can enjoy unlimited access to ballpark favorites, courtesy of Bally Sports North, with a designated “All You Can Eat” Grandstand ticket (Sections 237-240).
• “Kids Day” presented by Gillette Children’s and Target (Sunday, August 7 vs. TOR): Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases. Families can also enjoy all the fun of the Target Bullseye Fan Zone inside Gate 34.

A rundown of the Twins’ seven-game homestand, including special festivities, gate giveaways and Theme Nights, follows.

TWINS VS. DETROIT TIGERS: TONIGHT-WEDNESDAY (3 GAMES)

Tonight – Monday, August 1 vs. Detroit Tigers (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Gate Giveaway – MLB Network Bag: The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a free MLB Network tote bag.
• Welcome to Target Field, Brooks Lee!: Before heading to Fort Myers to begin his professional career, Twins 2022 first-round draft pick (and No. 8 overall selection) Brooks Lee will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, caught by his father and college coach at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Larry Lee.
• Honoring the “Minnesota Rolling Twins”: Players and coaches from the Minnesota Rolling Twins – a longtime partnership with the Twins and Allina Health’s Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute – will be recognized with a good luck sendoff prior to the National Wheelchair Softball World Series, set to be held later this week in Chicago. Jackson Larson, the first baseman for the 2013 World Series Champion Jr. Rolling Twins team, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, while the Twins will also honor the memory and legacy of Jerry Anderson, a former Rolling Twin who was inducted into the National Wheelchair Softball Association Hall of Fame in 2008.
• Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

Tuesday, August 2 vs. Detroit Tigers (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Gate Giveaway – T-Shirt Tuesday: The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a T-shirt designed by Sotagraphics. Carter, the young talent behind Sotagraphics, offers his view of the Twins’ post-win outfield celebration of recent seasons in the fourth of a special, five-date “T-Shirt Tuesday Artist Series” at Target Field through September.
• Minnesota State University, Mankato Night: All associated with Minnesota State University, Mankato are invited to join their fellow Mavericks for MNSU Night. Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive, co-branded MNSU/Twins cap (a portion of each ticket sold through this theme night package will support the MNSU Alumni Association). The night will also include a ceremonial first pitch and more!
• Dollar-A-Dog Day: Fans can enjoy a hot dog for just $1 apiece at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
• Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

Wednesday, August 3 vs. Detroit Tigers (12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)

• Ticket Specials (5): Fans can take advantage of the following five ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

TWINS VS. TORONTO BLUE JAYS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 – SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (4 GAMES)

Thursday, August 4 vs. Toronto Blue Jays (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Cole Swindell Postgame Concert: The Twins and media partner 102.9 The Wolf will welcome GRAMMY-nominated, Multi-Platinum country superstar Cole Swindell for Target Field’s first-ever postgame concert, a full 75-minuete set following the conclusion of Thursday’s Twins vs. Blue Jays game. Admission to the concert is free with a ticket to that night’s 6:40 p.m. game; tickets – including a package featuring an exclusive, co-branded Cole Swindell/Twins cap – are available at twinsbaseball.com/concerts. The on-field concert will begin approximately 15 minutes after the game is completed.
• Wine, Women & Baseball (SOLD OUT): This popular series returns for the third of four installments this Thursday night. Fans who purchased this sold out, special theme night package receive access to an exclusive pregame hospitality event at Target Field, a ticket to the game and a Twins stainless steel stemless wine glass.
• BGCTC Tailgate at the Taproom presented by Bally Sports North: Prior to Thursday’s game, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities (BGCTC) will host Tailgate at the Taproom, presented by Bally Sports North, at Fulton Brewery. The BGCTC Bally Sports North All-Stars – youth ages 8 to 13 chosen monthly based on excelling in Club programming, positive behavior and good sportsmanship – will be honored on the field pregame. Osmund “Ozzie” Hernandez, the Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year for Minnesota, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch; Ozzie embodies the values of leadership service, academic excellence and healthy lifestyle.
• Ticket Specials (4): Fans can take advantage of the following four ticket deals: “Four Pack” presented by U.S. Bank; Student Discount; Military Discount presented by Jack Daniel’s and Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

Friday, August 5 vs. Toronto Blue Jays (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• South Dakota State University Night: All associated with South Dakota State University are invited to join their fellow Jackrabbits for SDSU Night. Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive, co-branded SDSU/Twins cap (a portion of each ticket sold through this theme night package will support the SDSU Alumni Association). The night will also include a ceremonial first pitch and more!
• Suni Lee Ceremonial First Pitch: In honor of “Gymnastics Day” at Target Field, Olympic gold medalist and St. Paul native Sunisa “Suni” Lee will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. The 2020 Olympic all-around champion, team silver medalist and uneven bars bronze medalist, Lee capped her first collegiate season by winning the 2022 NCAA balance beam title, earning silver in the all-around, and capturing eight All-America honors for the University of Auburn.
• Heart & Hustle Award: The Twins will honor their 2022 Heart & Hustle Award winner prior to the game. Created by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association in 2005, the Heart & Hustle award is voted on by alumni and active Major League players and is presented annually to an active player who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.
• Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Securian Financial: The fifth in a summer-long series of Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial will be set to music hits from the 1960s and ’70s – the era in which 2022 Hall of Fame inductees Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva were Twins teammates.
• Ticket Specials (2): Fans can take advantage of the following two ticket deals: “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North; and CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

Saturday, August 6 vs. Toronto Blue Jays presented by Coordinated Business Systems (6:10 ­­p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

• Welcome Back from Cooperstown presented by Coordinated Business Systems: The Twins will celebrate franchise legends and 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva throughout the evening.
• Gate Giveaway – Tony O Bobblehead: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Tony Oliva bobblehead, courtesy of Coordinated Business Systems.
• Gate Giveaway – Kaat and Oliva NFT: All fans who have a game ticket in the MLB Ballpark app will receive an email to redeem their free, exclusive Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva NFT (Non-Fungible Token) from Candy Digital.
• Theme Night Ticket Package: Fans who purchase this special theme night package receive a ticket to the game, along with an exclusive collectible box including two official Hall of Fame baseballs signed by Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva, respectively; two bobbleheads, one of each holding their Hall of Fame plaques; and the official 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction magazine. Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.
• Free Photo Opportunities: Fans can take their photos with Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva inside Gate 29 from 4:45 to 5:15 p.m.; later, they can have their photo taken with Kaat and Oliva’s official National Baseball Hall of Fame plaques, inside Truly On Deck from the second inning through the end of the game.
• Pregame Ceremony: A special pregame ceremony including Hall of Famers Bert Blyleven, Rod Carew, Jim Kaat and Tony Oliva will feature video vignettes from 2022 induction weekend, comments from Kaat and Oliva, and a special ceremonial first pitch to be thrown by “Kitty” and caught by “Tony O.”
• Ticket Specials (1): Fans can take advantage of the following ticket deal: CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

Sunday, August 7 vs. Toronto Blue Jays presented by Target (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

• Gate Giveaway – Back to School Backpack presented by Target: The first 5,000 kids 12-and-under will receive a backpack courtesy of Target in the second of two “Back to School” days this season.
• Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target: Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases on the field. Families can also enjoy all the fun of the Target Bullseye Fan Zone inside Gate 34.
• Ticket Specials (1): Fans can take advantage of the following ticket deal: CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.