News & Notes About the A's Upcoming Homestand
FRIDAY, JULY 12 - BOSTON RED SOX - 7:05 P.M - CSNCA
- XFINITY Friday Family Pack
- CSNCA Authentic Fan Friday
- First Pitch: 'People' Magazine's 'Tribute For Heroes' finalists Jose Patino and Vincent Townsend
- National Anthem: Cynthia Anderson
- Sims Recycling Solutions Used Phone Recycling Program, Guest Relations Booth behind Section 120
SATURDAY, JULY 13 - BOSTON RED SOX - 7:05 P.M - CSNCA
- Giveaway: Josh Reddick Replica Jersey, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort (10,000 fans)
- Cache Creek Saturday
- National Anthem: Jessica Johnson
- Pre-Game Presentation: Bartolo Colon and Yoenis Céspedes All-Star Send-Off
- Pre-Game Presentation: Janelle James Make-A-Wish lineup card delivery
- A's Community Fund Silent Auction, with silent auction partner Salvation Army Oakland, behind Section 120
- Sims Recycling Solutions Used Phone Recycling Program, Guest Relations Booth behind Section 120
SUNDAY, JULY 14 - BOSTON RED SOX - 1:05 P.M - CSNCA
- Giveaway: MLB Network Drawstring Backpack, presented by MLB Network (10,000 fans)
- Law Enforcement Day
- National Anthem: Isa Chu
- Take the Field with the A's, with El Dorado Hills Little League Tigers
- A's Community Fund Silent Auction, behind Section 120
- Sims Recycling Solutions Used Phone Recycling Program, Guest Relations Booth behind Section 120
- Post-Game Race Around the Bases, sponsored by Chevrolet
**For additional information about the promotions or events listed above, please visit www.oaklandathletics.com**
Promotions & Special Events
People Magazine's Tribute For Heroes: Two local military veterans will throw out the first pitch on Friday, July 12, as part of People Magazine's "Tribute for Heroes" program. The program is a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members and builds upon MLB and People Magazine's commitment to honoring our country's heroes. Jose Patino and Vincent Townsend were two of the Oakland A's three finalists.
Josh Reddick Replica Jersey Giveaway: On Saturday, July 13, 10,000 fans will receive a Josh Reddick Replica Jersey, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort, when the A's host the Boston Red Sox.
MLB Network Drawstring Backpack Giveaway: On Sunday, July 14, 10,000 fans will receive a drawstring backpack, presented by MLB Network, when the A's host the Boston Red Sox.
Law Enforcement Day: The A's will honor law enforcement personnel on Sunday, June 14 with a pre-game motorcade and color guard during this annual fundraising event. In addition, fans with a special ticket are invited to a pre-game BBQ tailgate.
Community Relations
Take the Field with the A's: The Take the Field with the A's program gives youth baseball and softball teams the chance to live out their Major League dreams. On Sunday, July 14, youth players from the El Dorado Hills Little League Tigers will join Oakland A's players on the field during the National Anthem. Each participant receives an autographed baseball and t-shirt, courtesy of the A's Community Fund.
Make-A-Wish: As part of her Make-A-Wish request, Janelle James, 17, will deliver the A's lineup card with a coach on Saturday, July 13 before the A's vs. Red Sox game. James, who is from Derry, N.H., was diagnosed with Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia at age 13 and has survived several rounds of chemotherapy.
A's Relief: As part of the A's Relief program, the A's bullpen is honoring unsung Bay Area heroes who choose to do the right thing in the community. Once per month, the A's Community Fund and A's relievers will make a donation to the charity of the recipient's choice. Fans can nominate A's Reliever of the Month candidates at oaklandathletics.com/relief.
A's Community Fund Silent Auctions: Every Saturday and Sunday home game, the A's Community Fund hosts a silent auction featuring signed and unsigned A's memorabilia as well as game-used items. The silent auctions are located in the A's fan center behind section 120 and end with the last out in the bottom of the 5th inning.