Phillies announce Fan Appreciation Weekend lineup

ATLANTA BRAVES (September 26-28)

FRIDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 5:05 p.m.; Other gates - 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, SportsRadio 94WIP and in Spanish on SAP and 1680 WTTM.

• Dallas Green Award Presentation to Gordon Lakey by Dallas Green, Special Assistant to the GM.
• Baseball Writers of America Association Awards Presentation.
• AT&T Chester County Futures Program Recognition.  Richy Jason, a 10^th grade honors student from Coatesville Area High School and participant in the Chester County Futures partnership, will be honored on-field for his perfect attendance in the program. First Ball: Representing AT&T, Area Regional Sales Manager, Chris Massanova.
• Drexel University Night.
  • First Ball: George Armentaini, freshman student.
  • National Anthem: Drexel Treblemakers.
  • 5^th inning: Drexel University Dance Team will perform with the Phanatic!
• Signing the Anthem: Deaf Community Choir.
• Group Leaders Appreciation Night. The top ten group leaders will be introduced on-field during pregame.
• First Ball: 75^th United States Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus.
• Special Welcome: Deaf Awareness.
• 7^th inning: Group Leaders will dance on the dugout with the Phanatic!
• 30 Base Tour Travelling Bases. Citizens Bank Park is the final stop for a set of game-used bases that will have been used in all 30 ballparks throughout the season. The bases will be auctioned off to benefit the RBI Program at auctions.mlb.com.
• Event in the Sports Complex: Aziz Ansari, Wells Fargo Center, 8:00 p.m.
• Tickets: Fans can purchase tickets at phillies.com, by calling 215-463-1000 or in person at the First Base Gate Ticket Windows.

SATURDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: All gates - 5:05 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, SportsRadio 94WIP and in Spanish on SAP.

• Goya Latino Family Night. Join the Phillies Celebration and Food Drive, paying tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Presentation of the Goya Family Service Award.
  • Food Collection to benefit Philabundance: Fans are encouraged to donate Goya food products at any entrance gate to benefit families in need within the Latino community.
  • Pregame performances by: Giselle Tavera; DJ Phenixvibez (First Base Gate); DJ Wreckless (Third Base Gate); Elvis Bonilla & Orchestra (Left Field Gate); and DJ Calyte (Right Field Gate).
  • Fuego Dance Company, the oldest and largest salsa dance company in Philadelphia, will perform at all entrance gates and on-field during pregame.
  • National Anthem: Vocalist Nicole Toro, representing Goya Foods.
  • 5^th & 7^th Innings: Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club dancing with the Phanatic.
• Chevrolet Roberto Clemente Award Presentation. Jimmy Rollins will be recognized on-field prior to the game as a player who best represents the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community service and positive contributions to his team, which will be presented by John Quinn, Chevrolet District Sales Manager for Philadelphia.
• Phillies Community Outreach Award presented to Jimmy Rollins in recognition of his charitable and community service work.
• Minor League 2014 Step-Up Community Service Award Presentation. Given to players in the Phillies Minor League system who have shown leadership through community service. The awards will be presented by Benny Looper, Assistant GM, Player Personnel, Joe Jordan, Director, Player Development, Susan Ingersoll Papaneri, Director, Baseball Administration and last year's winner, David Buchanan.
• Lehigh Valley IronPigs: Tyler Knigge.
• Reading Fightin Phils: Carlos Alonso.
• Clearwater Threshers: Art Charles Jr. and Ethan Stewart.
• Lakewood BlueClaws: Dylan Cozens.
• Williamsport Crosscutters: Mitchell Gueller.
• Photos with the World Series Trophies: Fans can take photos with the 1980 and 2008 World Series trophies at the Mitchell & Ness Alley Store in Ashburn Alley, 5:05 p.m. until the 7^th inning.
• Special Welcome: Neumann University and Collision Max.
• Player Ticket Program: Chooch's Chicos.
• Tickets: Fans can purchase tickets at phillies.com, by calling 215-463-1000 or in person at the First Base Gate Ticket Windows.

SUNDAY: 1:35 p.m. … Gate openings: All Gates - 11:35 a.m. … Broadcast: CSN, Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, WOGL 98.1 and in Spanish on SAP.

• Fan Appreciation Day. #ThxPhans for support and passion for Phillies baseball!
  • All fans will receive a Citizens Bank Park Fathead featuring the 2015 Phillies schedule, the Phanatic and Citizens Bank Park. Fans 14 and under will also receive a Ryan Howard Bobble Head.
  • Prizes and surprises will be given away throughout the game.
  • A special salute to fans, featuring an address from a current Phillies player.
  • 5^th inning: The Phanatic will literally give a lucky fan the shirt off his back.
  • 7^th inning: The Phanatic will perform his last dance of the 2014 season.
• Celebrate Sundays at Citizens Bank Park! Highlights include:
• Pregame: $10 Family Pack available exclusively at all South Philadelphia Market stands from the time that gates open until first pitch. Choose from a combination of three items (regular popcorn, soft pretzel, hot dog or regular soda) all for just $10. Fans can also catch world famous break dancer Hannibal at the Left Field Gate prior to the game!
• In-Game: Complimentary face painting on the concourse, $5 Ice Cream Sundaes and Root Beer Floats at Harry the K's starting in the 4th inning.

• Richie Ashburn Award. Given annually to a Phillies employee who demonstrates the same loyalty, dedication and passion for the game as Richie will be presented to Chris Wheeler by Richie's son, Richard.

• Recognition of 25+-year Employees and the September Employees of the Month.
• National Anthem: Strath Haven High School Silvertones (Wallingford, Pa.).
• God Bless America: The Atiles Sisters.
• Book Signing: Larry Shenk will sign copies of his book If These Walls Could Talk from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the main concourse behind section 111 adjacent to the NewsStand.
• Phillies Charities Inc. Silent Auction. Featuring game-used and autographed items. First Base Gate, 11:35 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Tickets: Fans can purchase tickets at phillies.com, by calling 215-463-1000 or in person at the First Base Gate Ticket Windows.

Traffic:            Motorists are reminded they can log on to www.511pa.com, www.511nj.org or call 511 from any phone before or after the game to check traffic conditions on major highways surrounding the Sports Complex.

Phandom:       Fans are encouraged to check-in using the At the Ballpark, Citizens Bank Park's official mobile app! Fans can also follow the action before and during the game via @Phillies on Twitter, also featuring in-game "tweet your ticket" and other special opportunities. Plus, check out MLB.com's At Bat App for lots more.

Extra! Extra!   Final Issue of Phillies Magazine featuring Phillies Centerfielder Ben Revere and 2014 Phillies Official Yearbook featuring a look back at ten years of baseball played at Citizens Bank Park are available at the Majestic Clubhouse Store or ballpark NewsStands.

50/50 Tickets The Phillies Charities Inc. 50/50 Drawing will be held at every Phillies home game this season! Ticket sales will begin when gates open and close immediately after the 7^th inning stretch. For more info, visit here.

Check it out:   Fans are invited to take self-guided tours of the Top 10 Moments of Citizens Bank Park, which are pictured on large hanging displays throughout the main concourse of Citizens Bank Park. More than 43,000 online votes on phillies.com were cast to select these top moments in the history of Citizens Bank Park.