Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: July 3-9
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their seventh homestand of the season, a six-game, seven-day stay packed with festivities, including fireworks, theme nights, gate giveaways and more. The homestand begins tonight (Monday, July 3) with the first of three games against division rival the Kansas City Royals through Wednesday night. After KC departs, the Twins will enjoy an off-day on Thursday followed by a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles from Friday-Sunday, the Birds’ lone scheduled trip to Target Field this season.
TICKETS AVAILABLE
Tickets for all six games of the Twins’ July 3-9 homestand can be purchased online via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.
NEW – MINNESOTA TWINS ‘TICKET FINDER’
The brand-new, online Ticket Finder makes planning the next trip to Target Field fun and easy for all Twins fans! Whether needing a couple of seats for date night, a larger space for a company outing, or interested in multigame ticket plans, this easy-to-use tool guides fans through their needs and preferences to narrow down to their perfect ticket option.
PRESENTING…THE DOCK
The Overlook in rightfield at Target Field is now The Dock, your new favorite home run fishing destination, to watch Twins baseball and reel in home runs! Fans who purchase this exclusive ticket package – available at Friday-Sunday home games – includes a ticket in Sections 136, 137 or 138 and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Land of 10,000 Rakes.
GIVEAWAYS, THEME NIGHTS, KIDS DAYS AND FIREWORKS
The homestand features four gate giveaways (T-Shirt Tuesday with Philipo Dyauli on Tuesday, July 4; Carlos Correa “C4” Bobblehead on Friday, July 7; LED Lightbulb on Saturday, July 8; and Kids “Sunday Funday” Sleeveless T-Shirt on Sunday, July 9), two Theme Nights (Wine, Women and Baseball on Wednesday, July 5; and Faith Day on Saturday, July 8); one Kids Day (Sunday, July 9); and one postgame fireworks show (tonight, Monday, July 3).
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES
The slate of ceremonial first pitches for this homestand includes:
- Reece Kuchenrither, grandson of the late Mike Radcliff, on Monday, July 3
- Staci Slaughter of Staci & Hutch on KS95 on Tuesday, July 4
- Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid on Wednesday, July 5
- 2023 Play Ball! Minnesota Ms. Softball Jessa Snippes on Wednesday, July 5
- 2023 Play Ball! Minnesota Mr. Baseball Easton Breyfogle on Saturday, July 8
- Falen, of KDWB’s The Dave Ryan Show on Sunday, July 9
TRIBUTE TO MIKE RADCLIFF
Tonight, July 3, the Twins will pay tribute to longtime club executive Mike Radcliff, who passed away in early February after a courageous three-plus-year battle with cancer. The tribute will feature a pregame ceremony, remarks by former general manager Terry Ryan, a special jersey patch worn by Twins players and on-field staff, and a ceremonial first pitch thrown by Radcliff’s grandson, Reece Kuchenrither, among other activations detailed below. Additionally, most of the Twins’ amateur scouting staff will be in attendance, along with some current and former professional scouts.
DIVERSITY CELEBRATION
The Twins will host the club’s 12th annual Diversity Celebration on the homestand off-day, Thursday, July 6, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Target Field. The celebration will feature a social hour for local community leaders, followed by a program beginning at 5:00 p.m. featuring keynote speakers Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and Dr. Yohuru Williams, distinguished university chair and professor of history, as well as founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. The Diversity Celebration is not open to the public; media who wish to cover the event should reach out to Matt Hodson or Nina Zimmerman in the Twins Communications Department.
A complete rundown of the Twins’ six-game homestand, including special festivities, ticket deals and gate giveaways, follows:
TWINS VS. KANSAS CITY ROYALS: TONIGHT (MONDAY, JULY 3) – WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 (3 GAMES)
Monday, July 3 vs. Kansas City Royals (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
Thank you, M Rad: The Twins will honor the late Mike Radcliff, a beloved member of Minnesota’s front office who passed away in February after a courageous three-plus-year battle with cancer. Over his 36-year tenure with the Twins, Radcliff provided guidance, mentorship and leadership across all areas of player evaluation – major league, minor league and amateur, while helping to oversee the club’s professional, amateur and international scouts.
Pregame Ceremony: A pregame ceremony beginning at approximately 6:44 p.m. will feature a tribute video, remarks from former general manager Terry Ryan, the presentation of a gift to the Radcliff family from the 2023 Twins (presented by Jorge Polanco) and a donation to the Minnesota Twins Community Fund.
Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by 10-year-old Reece Kuchenrither, Radcliff’s grandson, caught by Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.
Jersey Patch: Twins players and on-field staff will wear an “m rad” patch on their jerseys tonight.
Mike Radcliff Scout Seats: Starting in 2024, seats 1-4 in Section 114, Row 5 will be marked with a special design memorializing Radcliff. Siblings and Twins RBI participants Keegan and Kylee Erb, who will participate in the pregame ceremony, will spend the game in those seats.
Postgame Fireworks: Celebrate the Fourth of July a day early with a fireworks show following tonight’s game.
Tuesday, July 4 vs. Kansas City Royals (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:30 a.m.)
- Gate Giveaway – T-Shirt Tuesday with Philipo Dyauli: The Twins’ T-Shirt Tuesday artist series returns for the third of six installments during the 2023 season. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a Twins-inspired T-shirt designed by Philipo Dyauli. A self-taught painter, muralist and illustrator from Tanzania who is currently based in Minneapolis, Dyauli’s work uses color and scale to illustrate the importance of people while exploring issues of identity and multiculturalism, as he reflects on his life in East Africa and the United States.
- Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Staci Slaughter, co-host of KS95’s No. 1-rated afternoon drive show, Staci & Hutch.
- Introducing Pepsi Colachup: Nothing goes better with baseball than a hot dog and a nice, cold Pepsi! In partnership with the Culinary Institute of America Consulting (CIA), Pepsi is reimaging what gameday condiments can be by introducing Colachup – the world’s first Pepsi-infused condiment! Fans can sample Colachup at Target Field in Section 113 on July 4, taking their tastebuds to new heights. Target Field is one of four MLB venues to feature Colachup on July 4, joining Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ; Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY; and Comerica Park in Detroit, MI.
Wednesday, July 5 vs. Kansas City Royals presented by Topps (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
- Theme Night – Wine, Women & Baseball: The Twins’ popular Theme Night Wine, Women & Baseball returns for the third of four dates in 2023! This package includes a ticket to the game, an exclusive Twins-branded crossbody bag and access to a pregame hospitality event featuring wine tastings, light appetizers and dessert.
- Pregame – June Part-Time Employees of the Month: The Twins will recognize the organization’s June part-time Employees of the Month on the field prior to the start of the game.
- Ceremonial First Pitch – Timberwolves: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid, who recently signed a three-year contract extension.
- Ceremonial Pitcher: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by 2023 Play Ball! Minnesota Ms. Softball Jessa Snippes. A right-handed pitcher from Rosemount High School, Snippes has committed to continuing her softball career at the University of Minnesota.
TWINS VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES: FRIDAY, JULY 7 – SUNDAY, JULY 9 (3 GAMES)
Friday, July 7 vs. Baltimore Orioles (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)
Gate Giveaway – Carlos Correa “C4” Bobblehead: The first 10,000 fans through the Target Field gates on Friday night will receive one of two Carlos Correa “C4” Bobbleheads, depicting the shortstop in the club’s new “Twin Cities” home alternate uniform and with his signature “C” and “4” hand signals.
Pregame – June Front Office Employees of the Month: The Twins will recognize the organization’s June front office Employees of the Month on the field prior to the start of the game.
MSHSL Champs: Prior to Friday night’s series opener against the Orioles, the Twins will recognize the Minnesota State High School League baseball and softball champions. The state softball tournament was held from June 8-9 at Caswell Park in Mankato, while the baseball state tournament took place on June 16 at CHS Field in St. Paul. A full list of the winners and teams that will be recognized is below.
Class A Softball State Champion: Edgerton/SW MN Christian
Class 2A Softball State Champion: Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton
Class 3A Softball State Champion: Mankato East
Class 4A Softball State Champion: Rosemount
Class A Baseball State Champion: Fosston
Class 2A Baseball State Champion: Esko
Class 3A Baseball State Champion: New Prague
Class 4A Baseball State Champion: East Ridge
Saturday, July 8 vs. Baltimore Orioles presented by Xcel Energy (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
- Baseball: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by 2023 Play Ball! Minnesota Mr. Baseball Easton Breyfogle. An outfielder from Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Breyfogle has committed to continue his career on the diamond at the University of Arizona.
- Gate Giveaway – LED Lightbulb: On their way out of Target Field on Saturday, fans will receive an LED Lightbulb presented by Xcel Energy, in recognition of the Twins’ and Xcel Energy’s shared commitment to sustainable energy.
- Higher Power: Saturday is Faith Day at Target Field, in collaboration with PraiseLive. Fans who purchase this special theme day package will receive a ticket to the game and access to a special postgame program featuring live worship music from Christian rock band Sanctus Real and player testimonies (event is weather permitting; player appearances subject to change).
Sunday, July 9 vs. Baltimore Orioles presented by Target (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)
Gate Giveaway – Kids “Sunday Funday” Sleeveless T-Shirt: The first 5,000 fans age 12 and under through the gates on Sunday will receive a Kids “Sunday Funday” Sleeveless T-Shirt, featuring Twins mascot T.C. waving a flag.
Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Falen, co-host of KDWB’s weekday morning show The Dave Ryan Show.
Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target: Among the other special activities for Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target:
Thanks to Gillette Children’s and Target, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at Hennepin Grille (Section 311) and Taste of Twins Territory (Section 124).
A member of the T.C. Sluggers Kids Club will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Nine lucky kids will take the field with the Twins before the top of the first inning as part of the Perkins Kids Starting Lineup.
Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target will be set up inside Gate 34, featuring interactive activities including Big Catch, Run the Bases and a coloring mural to let kids of all ages leave their mark on Target Field. The activation also provides the opportunity for kids to print their own baseball cards, win ticket upgrades, get a custom screen-printed bag or bandanna and even the chance to be selected as the Target Ball Kid for a game.
Postgame, kids can run the bases courtesy of Gillette Children’s and Target.
DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS
Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the four-game homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:
- Meal Deal presented by U.S. Bank (July 3-5): Get everything you need for a day at the ballpark – hot dog, pop and chips, plus a Home Run Porch View or Field Box ticket.
- Student Discount (July 3-5): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students. Tickets are available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
- Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North (July 3-5): 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.
- Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (July 4): Fans 55-and-better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets.
- “The Dock” Ticket Package (July 7-9): Cast your line and reel in home runs in The Dock (formerly The Overlook). Every Friday-Sunday home game, this special ticket package includes a ticket in The Dock – sections 136, 137 and 138 – and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Land of 10,000 Rakes.
- “All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North (July 7): Enjoy unlimited access to ballpark favorites, courtesy of Bally Sports North, with a designated “All You Can Eat” Grandstand ticket.
- CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of CUB and media partner Bally Sports North.
- “All-Inclusive” Legends Landing (Every game): Tickets in Sections U and V of Target Field’s second level (adjacent to the franchise’s 10 retired numbers) include limitless ballpark fare, such as hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, pop, water, juice and milk.
- Dollar-A-Dog Day (July 4): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
- Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target (July 9): Kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases.