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Homestand at Citizens Bank Park (August 3-8)

NOTE: Tickets are available for the Diamondbacks and Braves series at phillies.com.  Standing room only tickets will go on sale at 4:00 p.m. for games on August 3, 4, 6-8 … and at 9:00 a.m. for game on August 5.

Online: Follow the action before and during the game on facebook.com/phillies, @philaphillies and @phillies.

Phans Feeding Families: Help all summer long! Fans can purchase the 2012 Fans Feeding Families pin at the Majestic Clubhouse Store, the Mitchell and Ness Alley Store and Phillies Newsstands.  Proceeds benefit Philabundance.

Citizens Bank Glove Drive: Fans are encouraged to donate new and gently used gloves all season long at the Citizens Bank kiosk in Ashburn Alley to benefit children in the Phillies Jr. RBI League.

Traffic/Transit: 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. Transit services are also available … for a SEPTA schedule please visit www.septa.org.

“Need Help?” Text Service: If there is a medical, security or cleaning emergency during home games at Citizens Bank Park, fans can text the word "PHILLIES" [space], with issue and location to 69050. The Phillies will automatically reply with a text with how they will respond.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (August 3-5)

FRIDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 4:35 p.m.; Other gates – 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, WDAS 1480 AM (Spanish).

  • State Farm Go to Bat Award presented to youngsters from Springfield High School who raised $152,000 through the Steve Stefani Dance Marathon to benefit the Four Diamonds Fund to fight pediatric cancer.
  • Employees of the Month for July.
  • National Anthem: The Exceptions.
  • Pre-game Outside Left Field Gate: The American Massage Therapy Association will have stations set up for all fans to enjoy a massage. 

SATURDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 4:35 p.m.; Other gates – 5:05 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, MEGA 1310 AM (Spanish).

  • Methodist Night. First Ball: COL Kenneth Beale, Jr. National Anthem: Jarrettown UMC Choir.
  • Borough of Schuylkill Haven Night.
  • Special Welcome Cav’s Eagles Tailgate.
  • First Ball: William Freebery, representing Tastykake.
  • Phillies Charities Silent Auction & Raffle, First Base Gate, 5:05 p.m. – 8:05 p.m. Featuring game-used and autographed items.
  • Player Ticket Program: Doc’s Box – Roy Halladay will host children from Fellowship House.
  • Pre-game Outside Left Field Gate: The American Massage Therapy Association will have stations set up for all fans to enjoy a massage.

SUNDAY: 1:35 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 11:05 a.m.; Other gates – 11:35 a.m. … Broadcast: PHL 17, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, WDAS 1480 AM (Spanish).

  • Phans Feeding Families Day & Food Drive.
    • Exclusive Pre-game Tent Party: Roy Halladay, Tom McCarthy, Greg “the Bull” Luzinski and the Phanatic will appear at the pregame event to fight hunger in the Delaware Valley. Limited tickets available at www.phillies.com/feedingfamilies.
    • First Ball: Citizens Bank, Philabundance, Goya Foods, ShopRite, ARAMARK, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Hatfield, SEPTA and Toyota representatives will simultaneously throw the first pitch.
    • Silent Auction, First Base Gate, 11:35 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. Featuring game-used and autographed items. Benefits Philabundance.
    • Food Drive: Non-perishable food items will be collected at all gates.  Benefits Philabundance.
  • National Anthem: Young Cape Singers.
  • God Bless America performed by Jeremy Isaac.

ATLANTA BRAVES (August 6-8)

MONDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 4:35 p.m.; Other gates – 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, MEGA 1310 AM (Spanish).

  • Carpenter Cup Champions Recognition. Burlington County baseball and Suburban One League/Bicentennial softball teams will be honored on-field.
  • Junior Baseball Federation will honor the winning team on-field.
  • Special Welcome City of Vineland.
  • Player Ticket Programs: JRoll’s Aces (FJ Myers Recreation Center); Charlie’s Lineup (Covenant House Pennsylvania); Hamels’ Heroes (USO of Pennsylvania & NJ)

TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 4:35 p.m.; Other gates – 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, MEGA 1310 AM (Spanish).

  • Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Jewish Heritage Night.
    • Block Party on Citizens Bank Way: Join the celebration and enjoy dancing, music, food and more!
    • Pre-game entertainment by Ken Ulansey and ensemble.
    • National Anthem: Youngters from Camp Ramah.
    • First Ball: Sherrie Savett.
    • 5th & 7th innings: Deborah Hirsch Israeli dancing with the Phanatic!
  • JCC Camps of Medford, NJ Night. First Ball: Matt Dorfman.
  • Earlier in the Day: Phillies Baseball Academy (Archbishop Carroll High School), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Player Ticket Programs: Chooch’s Chicos – Carlos Ruiz will meet with children from Concilio’s Youth Summer Works Program.

WEDNESDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley – 4:35 p.m.; Other gates – 5:35 p.m. … Broadcast: CSN, WPHT 1210/WIP 94.1, MEGA 1310 AM (Spanish).

  • Police Athletic League Night. Celebrity softball game between media members will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m.
    • First Ball: Ron Krancer.
    • Check presentation, with Police Commissioner Ramsey and Lieutenant Anthony accepting on behalf of PAL.
    • Ryan Howard will be honored for sponsorship of PAL.
    • Take Me Out to the Ballgame performed by Jhayda Washington, PAL youngster.
  • Alzheimer’s Association Night.
  • National Anthem: The Counterparts.
  • Special Welcome: Pennridge Little League, Parkinson’s Council & Philadelphia Bar Association.
  • Earlier in the Day: Phillies Baseball Academy (Lawrenceville Academy), 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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