Homestand highlights: July 26-29

Homestand highlights: July 26-29

July 26th, 2018

THURS., JULY 26 | 7:15 P.M. | MILWAUKEE BREWERS  
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, SPANISH RADIO KXZM 93.7FM, NBC SPORTS BAY AREA, MLBN (out of market only) 
 
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Briana Oakley -- Representative from Law Enforcement Appreciation Night CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: San Francisco Police Officer Kevin Envo 
 
SPECIAL EVENT -- LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT: Presented by PG&E -- In partnership with the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund, California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, and National First Responders Fund: The Giants will host the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket includes a law enforcement themed Giants t-shirt. Proceeds from every special event ticket sold will be donated to the Bay Area Law Enforcement Assistance Fund, California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, and National First Responders Fund. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item. 
 
PRE-GAME CEREMONY -- JEFFERSON AWARDS STUDENTS IN ACTION: The Giants have teamed up with The Jefferson Awards to recognize high school students making a difference in their community. A homeplate ceremony with Hunter Strickland, the student, and a Jefferson Awards representative will take place before the game. 
 
PRE-GAME CEREMONY -- BAASST
: The Bay Area-All Star Scholarship Team (BAASST) is a partnership between the seven major Bay Area sports teams (Giants, A's, 49ers, Raiders, Warriors, Sharks and Earthquakes) established in 1996. Each team selects one graduating high school senior annually to receive a $5,000 college scholarship and custom jersey. The group of scholars is then honored during ceremonies hosted by each of the teams. 
 
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT -- FAMILY SAFETY FESTIVAL: This interactive festival held in O'Doul Plaza from 4:30-7:00 p.m. focuses on safety on our roadways, highways and waterways as well as in our homes, offices, schools and neighborhoods. Fans can learn safety and preparedness tips for home, highway, school and office from the San Francisco Fire & Police Departments, the CHP, the American Red Cross and more. 
 
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE -- STOP THE BLEED CAMPAIGN: Representatives from the Stop the Bleed Campaign will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning. To learn more visit bleedingcontrol.org. 
 
 FRI., JULY 27 | 7:15 P.M. | MILWAUKEE BREWERS  
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, SPANISH RADIO KXZM 93.7FM, NBC BAY AREA 
 
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Siaosi -- Representative from Polynesian Heritage Night CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Tony Trujillo -- Professional Skateboarder 
 
SPECIAL EVENT -- POLYNESIAN HERITAGE NIGHT: The Giants will host the annual Polynesian Heritage Night at AT&T Park. This special event ticket package includes a seat in one of the Polynesian Heritage sections and a Hula Lou Beach Globe. Partial proceeds from all Polynesian Heritage Night special event tickets will benefit local Polynesian charities. *Fans must have a special event ticket to receive this item. 
 
SPECIAL EVENT -- CHRISTMAS IN JULY: The Giants will offer a "Christmas in July" special event at AT&T Park. Each special event ticket includes a holiday themed Giants t-shirt. Fans are encouraged to wear ugly holiday sweaters. *Fans must have a special event ticket receive this item. 
 
SPECIAL PRE-GAME CEREMONY -- HEART AND HUSTLE AWARD: 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. The Giants will recognize Brandon Crawford for this prestigious award. 
 
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT -- HANNA BOYS CENTER: Hanna Boys Center changes the lives of at-risk, motivated youth through faith, education and caring, helping them grow into productive members of society. To learn more visit hannacenter.org. 
 
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE -- GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Giants Community Fund will have "Mystery Grab Bags" available for purchase. Each bag includes one premium item, such as an autographed ball or bobblehead, and several smaller promotional items. Bags will be sold pregame or until they sell out. 
 
 SAT., JULY 28 | 6:05 P.M. | MILWAUKEE BREWERS  
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, SPANISH RADIO KXZM 93.7FM, NBC SPORTS BAY AREA 
 
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Kiara Lynne
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by Bigelow Tea CEREMONIAL FIRST TOSS: Matt Cain, Ryan Vogelsong and Brian Wilson
GIVEAWAY -- HEAT REACTIVE/COLOR CHANGING MUG: Presented by Bigelow Tea -- First 20,000 fans  
 
SPECIAL PRE-GAME EVENT -- MATT CAIN, RYAN VOGELSONG AND BRIAN WILSON WALL OF FAME CEREMONY: The Giants Wall of Fame serves as a living tribute to the organization's greatest players. It recognizes retired players whose records stand highest among their teammates on the basis of longevity and achievements. Those honored have played a minimum of nine seasons for the San Francisco Giants, or five seasons with at least one All-Star selection as a Giant. Bronze plaques honoring these players and their baseball contributions line the brick wall of AT&T Park along King Street for all Giants fans to enjoy. Cain, Vogelsong and Wilson will join 49 other Giants legends who have received the Wall of Fame honor. 
 
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE -- GIANTS COMMUNITY FUND: The Giants Community Fund will have "Mystery Grab Bags" available for purchase. Each bag includes one premium item, such as an autographed ball or bobblehead, and several smaller promotional items. Bags will be sold pregame or until they sell out. 
 
 SUN., JULY 29 | 1:05 P.M. | MILWAUKEE BREWERS  
BROADCASTS: KNBR 680AM, SPANISH RADIO KXZM 93.7FM, NBC SPORTS BAY AREA 
 
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Elana Jane
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: Presented by the Giants Community Fund
GIVEAWAY -- HELLO KITTY CAP -- First 20,000 fans  
 
SPECIAL EVENT -- HELLO KITTY DAY: The Giants will host the annual Hello Kitty Day at AT&T Park. Pre-game and in-game components will create a family friendly atmosphere surrounding Hello Kitty. This special event ticket package includes a special-edition Hello Kitty/Giants backpack. Also offered, the VIP ticket package includes admission to the Triples Alley premium location from 10:35 a.m.-12:35 p.m., complimentary food and beverage (including beer and wine), as well as three Hello Kitty/Giants items. VIP ticket holders are guaranteed to receive the Hello Kitty/Giants cap that is given away to the first 20,000 fans who enter the ballpark, the special eventsedition Hello Kitty/Giants backpack, as well as a collector's-edition Hello Kitty/Giants LED canvas. *Fans must have a special event or VIP ticket to attend this event and receive these items. 
 
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT -- MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels provides a network of services that allow seniors to live in their homes with dignity and independence as long as possible. To learn more visit mowsf.org. 
 
COMMUNITY CLUBHOUSE -- MEALS ON WHEELS: Representatives from Meals on Wheels will be in the Community Clubhouse, located on the Promenade Level behind Section 119, from the time gates open through the 4th inning. 
 
KIDS RUN THE BASES -- Presented by See's Candies: Kids 14 & under are invited to run the bases following Sunday's game. Participants must exit the ballpark after the game and re-enter at the right field viewing portal from the Port Walk. After kids have finished running the bases, they will be directed out of the ballpark by event staff behind home plate. 
 
TRAFFIC ADVISORY -- SAN FRANCISCO MARATHON: Traffic throughout San Francisco will be impacted from 6 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Alternate routes to AT&T Park can be found below. A full list of impacted neighborhoods and detours can be found at thesfmarathon.com.
NB 280 Mariposa St. Exit: North bound vehicles taking the Mariposa St. exit will be directed Westbound on Mariposa St. to Southbound Pennsylvania where they can take 18th St. or 20th St. Westbound to Northbound 3rd St. to Lot A or the Ballpark by crossing the 3rd St. Bridge.
SB 280 Mariposa St. Exit: South bound vehicles taking the Mariposa St. exit to head Southbound on Pennsylvania where they can take 18th St. or 20th St. Westbound to Northbound 3rd St. to Lot A or the Ballpark by crossing the 3rd St. Bridge.  
NB 280 Cesar Chavez Exit: Northbound Vehicles to go Eastbound on Cesar Chavez and Northbound on Indiana St. or 3rd St. to Westbound 23rd St. and then Northbound on Pennsylvania. From here vehicles to head Westbound on 20th St. or 18th St. to Northbound 3rd St. to Lot A or the Ballpark by crossing the 3rd St. Bridge.  
SB 280 Cesar Chavez Exit: Northbound Vehicles to go Northbound on Pennsylvania St. Westbound on 20th St. or 18th St. to Northbound 3rd St. to Lot A or the Ballpark by crossing the 3rd St. Bridge. 
 
 NOTES  
 
PRE-GAME BALLPARK TOURS: The Giants have recently added pregame tours to the AT&T Park Tours lineup. Before gates are open to the public, tour guests will have the chance to watch the teams warm up on the field from the first three rows behind home plate.  
 
Pre-Game Tour Schedule:  
7:15 p.m. First Pitch - 4:00 p.m. tour
6:05 p.m. First Pitch - 3:00 p.m. tour
1:05 p.m. First Pitch - 10 a.m. tour
12:45 a.m. First Pitch - 9:30 a.m. tour
For more information, please visit sfgiants.com/tours. 
 
GIANT VAULT: To honor and commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the San Francisco Giants, an extraordinary museum of treasured and coveted artifacts related to Giants heritage has been installed within AT&T Park. Each year the artifacts on display will rotate to celebrate a specific theme and/or era related to Giants history. The Giant Vault is located inside the Lefty O'Doul Gate and is accessible to all fans inside the park. The exhibition currently on display for the 2018 season pays tribute to the last season of the Giants in New York (1957) and their move West to San Francisco in 1958. All fans can visit the Giant Vault once they are inside the ballpark. 
 
GATE TIMES: New for 2018, the Marina, O'Doul and Second and King Gates will open 90 minutes before game time. The main gates at Willie Mays Plaza (including the Suite Lobby and Field Club entrances) will continue to open two hours before game time. For those who are interested in catching batting practice or maximizing time in the park, please use the Willie Mays Gate Entrances. During popular promotional giveaways, like bobbleheads and the Alaska Airlines 2-for1 Voucher, all gates will open two hours before game time. Parking will continue to open three hours before game time.