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Homestand Highlights Monday, April 1 – Thursday, April 4

Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers

Monday, April 1 vs. Detroit Tigers (3:10 p.m.) – Target Field Opening Day presented by SUPERAMERCA

  • 6 to 9 a.m. – Breakfast on the Plaza –Breakfast on the Plaza makes its first-ever appearance on Target Plaza. Fans are invited to drive down 7th Street (adjacent to the Twins Majestic Clubhouse Store) and grab breakfast. Free food and beverages will also be available to cyclists and pedestrians on the 7th Street side of Target Plaza.
  • 1 p.m. – Gates open – legendary Twins players will ceremonially open their respective gates (Bert Blyleven will represent fellow Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew at Gate 3, Tony Oliva at Gate 6, Kent Hrbek at Gate 14, Rod Carew at Gate 29 and Tom Kelly will represent Kirby Puckett at Gate 34).
  • 6 to 9 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. – The Target Tube will make its debut on Target Plaza, giving free Twins fan “makeovers” complete with face paint and hair colors along with fan photo opportunities with the Target Field mascots.

Other pregame events include, in this order:

  • Both teams will be introduced along the foul lines.
  • A giant flag will be unfurled by Twins Season Ticket Holders and SUPERAMERICA.
  • Two members of the Crystal Little League will raise the Hennepin County Flag.
  • Rod Carew will raise the American Flag. Carew served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for six years in the 1960's, missing more than two dozen games as he served his commitment to the Marine Corps as a combat engineer.
  • The National Anthem will be performed by Nicholas David, finalist on NBC’s 3rd season of “The Voice”.
  • Longtime Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will raise the Twins Territory Flag.
  • A pre-game moment of silence for the victims of the Newtown shooting and remembrance of former players and military members from Twins Territory who passed away in 2012 will be observed.
  • Ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by the family of fallen Cold Spring police officer Tom Decker.
  • Twins will take the field.
  • Play Ball!

Opening Day in-game elements include:

  • A ballpark-wide photo – Fans in attendance are encouraged to be in their seats during the 3rd inning to be a part of the Target Field ballpark-wide photo. Then, fans can visit www.twinsbaseball.com/tagoramic to find themselves at the game and tag their friends.
  • “Take Me out to the Ballgame” in the 7th inning will be performed by Nicholas David and his family.
  • “God Bless America” will be performed by Kat Perkins of local band Scarlett Haze.

GIVEAWAY – All fans will receive a 2013 magnet schedule courtesy of Country Hearth.

Wednesday, April 3 vs. Detroit Tigers (3:10 p.m.) presented by SUPERAMERCA

GIVEAWAY – The first 20,000 fans will receive a 2013 magnet schedule courtesy of Country Hearth.

TICKET OFFER – Rasmussen College Student Day presented by FOX Sports North

Standing room only tickets are just $5 for students on Wednesday games. (Available day of game only at the Target Field box office beginning at 9 a.m. Limit one ticket per student with valid ID.)

TICKET OFFERSchweigert Dollar-A-Dog Day

Hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands. (Limit 20,000 per game; 2 per person)

TICKET OFFERTreasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days

Fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box and Powerball® Pavilion tickets for all weekday day games. (Offer available by phone and in-person only. Tickets subject to availability)

Thursday, April 4 vs. Detroit Tigers (12:10 p.m.) presented by SUPERAMERCA

GIVEAWAY – The first 20,000 fans will receive a 2013 magnet schedule courtesy of County Hearth.

TICKET OFFER – Sports Authority Value Pack

Purchase a U.S. Bank Home Run Porch View ticket and receive a FREE Schweigert hot dog and Pepsi. (Hot dog and soda available at the Hennepin Grille by Section 232 and Skyline Deck Section U, and at Taste of Twins Territory by Section 234.)

TICKET OFFERTreasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days

Fans 55 and better receive a $5 discount on Field Box and Powerball Pavilion tickets for all weekday day games. (Offer available by phone and in-person only. Tickets subject to availability)

Twins tickets remain affordable and available. Starting at just $8, special deals are available for every day of the week at www.twinsbaseball.com/tickets.

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