Indians lead off home schedule with six-game homestand vs. Twins, Padres April 4-9

April 3, 2014

The Indians return to Progressive Field for a six-game homestand, which features three-game series with the Minnesota Twins (April 4-6; Opening Day, April 4) and San Diego Padres (April 7-9).

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Friday's Home Opener sold out in 15 minutes, but there still are good seats available for the remainder of the homestand. Come out and show our rivals that this is Tribe Town!

Fans' best value comes by buying early and using Paperless ticketing. This year, buying online, even with Ticketmaster fees, will save fans money over Progressive Field Box Office and Team Shop ticket prices.

New this year, fans also can use Mobile Entry by linking their tickets to their mobile phone. More information on all ticket technologies in use at Progressive Field can be found at Indians.com/Tickets.

FAN-FOCUSED VALUES

KEYBANK KIDS VALUE TICKETS

The Indians have introduced a new family-friendly ticket offer, KeyBank Kids Value Tickets.

These tickets will have $15 in loaded value for use at concessions and merchandise stands, with a limit of two Kids Value Tickets for each adult full-price ticket purchased, only on Indians.com! For more information, visit Indians.com/KidsValue.

4-3-2-1 CONCESSIONS INITIATIVE RETURNS

Lower concessions prices are back for the 2014 season, as last year's 4-3-2-1 returns. It includes:

$4 domestic, 12-ounce beer
$3 hot dogs
$2 soda refills
$1 Sugardale Hot Dogs on 13 occasions

RALLY ALLEY, MAGNET SCHEDULE RETURN FOR OPENING DAY, LEAD OFF PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE

Opening Day features one of 15 Rally Alleys presented by RTA, with broadcasts from SportsTime Ohio on select dates, live performers, concessions and more. Plus, all fans will receive a Magnet Schedule, courtesy of Progressive Insurance, which is the presenting partner of the entire Opening Series.

Sixteen giveaways also are on tap, including:

Five bobbleheads (Brohio/Swisher, Bourn, Kipnis, Brantley and Orel Hershiser)
Four jerseys (Terry Francona, Larry Doby, Omar Vizquel and Kenny Lofton)
Jim Thome replica Progressive Field statue
Two T-shirts (Fan Designed, GV Art + Design)
And more!

Also featured on this year's promotional schedule:

17 Fireworks nights
10 KeyBank Kids Fun Days
And more!

TWINS SERIES FOCUS/PROMOTIONS AND BALLPARK EVENTS

Friday, April 4 vs. Twins @ 3:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 1:00PM
Indians encourage fans to be in their seats by 2:30 to enjoy all pre-game festivities

Broadcast Information: STO-HD, WKYC-HD; WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Magnet Schedule with Car Magnet, courtesy of Progressive Insurance (all fans): Keep your 2014 schedule on your refrigerator all year!

Rally Alley, presented by RTA: Street performers, concession kiosks, Carlos Baerga autograph signings and more will be featured. Plus, SportsTime Ohio will broadcast live from 12-2PM, WTAM will broadcast live from 9AM-2PM, and Cleveland.com will broadcast live from 11:30AM-2:30PM.

Time: Noon-3PM

Indians Rally Alley Information »

Opening Day Festivities: On the 20th anniversary of the first game at then-Jacobs Field, we'll celebrate those 20 years, including:

Video tribute to the first game at then-Jacobs Field, on April 4, 1994 vs. Seattle
Raising a 20th-anniversary flag, which features eight Postseason pennants
Recognition of select Season Ticket Holders who have been with the Indians since 1994
Recognition of the 2013 Postseason team
Mike Hargrove throwing a ceremonial first pitch to Sandy Alomar Jr.
Moment of silence for late broadcaster Mike Hegan

Transportation information: Due to the popularity of Opening Day, the Indians and RTA encourage fans to take public transportation to and from the ballpark on Friday. For maps, route information and more from RTA, visit Indians.com/PlanYourTrip.

Color guards: The Indians will celebrate all five branches of the United States Military with color guards from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.

National Anthem: Members of The Cleveland Orchestra String Section, a number of whom performed the anthem on April 4, 1994, will perform.

Gateway Plaza activities: Budweiser Build-a-Bar serving Budweiser Day-Fresh Drafts, Chevy Corvette Stingrays Display and Progressive Insurance's Flo's Rock N' Rally trailer.

Providence House check presentation: Nick Swisher and his wife, JoAnna, will present a check worth $50,000 to Providence House, a Cleveland shelter that works to assist at-risk families.

Lenten food offerings: Concession stands will offer many options for Catholics in attendance who observe Lenten traditions. They include:

Veggie Dogs: Sections 162 and 541
Salads: Sections 108, 162, 550
Nachos: Sections 121, 154, 162, 171, 181, 311, 529, 556 and 558
Cheese Pizza: Sections 101, 152, 555
Fish Sandwich: Sections 101, 152, 164, 562

Saturday, April 5 vs. Twins @ 1:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 11:30AM

Broadcast Information: Fox Sports 1; WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Progressive Insurance's Flo's Rock N' Rally trailer: Kids and adults can play carnival games on Gateway Plaza.

Brohio: Newly elected Brohio Governor Adam Gockowski will lead the charge from Brohio, in Section 117, at Progressive Field for all Friday and Saturday games. A new T-shirt design is available for all fans purchasing tickets in Brohio in 2014. More information is available at Indians.com/Brohio.

Terrace Club: The Terrace Club is open to the public in 2014, and fans can make reservations by visiting OpenTable.com and searching for the Terrace Club.

Carlos Baerga meet and greets: Meet the Tribe legend in Heritage Park before the game.

Sunday, April 6 vs. Twins @ 1:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 11:30AM (Gate C at 11AM)

Broadcast Information: STO-HD, WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Kids Run the Bases Presented by Cleveland Clinic Children's: Young Tribe fans will have the opportunity to run around the bases like their favorite players. All kids (12 & Under) can stay immediately after the game to take part, and will receive a giveaway item from Cleveland Clinic Children's when they're finished.

Progressive Insurance's Flo's Rock N' Rally trailer: Kids and adults can play carnival games on Gateway Plaza.

PADRES SERIES FOCUS/PROMOTIONS AND BALLPARK EVENTS

Monday, April 7 vs. Padres @ 7:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 6:00PM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge open at 4:30PM)

Broadcast Information: STO-HD; WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Terrace Club: The Terrace Club is open to the public in 2014, and fans can make reservations by visiting OpenTable.com and searching for the Terrace Club.

Tuesday, April 8, vs. Padres @ 7:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 6:00PM (Gate C/East Pedestrian Bridge open at 4:30PM)

Broadcast Information: STO-HD; WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Buy Early and Save: Fans' best value at Progressive Field in 2014 comes by buying early and using Paperless ticketing. This year, buying online, even with Ticketmaster fees, will save fans money over Progressive Field Box Office and Team Shop ticket prices.

Wednesday, April 9, vs. Padres @ 12:05PM

*ALL GATES: OPEN at 11:00AM

Broadcast Information: STO-HD; WTAM/WMMS/IRN

Terrace Club: The Terrace Club is open to the public in 2014, and fans can make reservations by visiting OpenTable.com and searching for the Terrace Club.

Indians Getaway Game presented by The UPS Store: The UPS Store presents today's getaway travel game. A representative from one of more than 40 local The UPS Store locations will throw out the first pitch.