Guardians take on Tigers (8/17-8/20) followed by Dodgers (8/22-8/24) at Progressive Field

August 17th, 2023

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians tenth homestand of the season features matchups with the Detroit Tigers (August 17 – August 20) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (August 22 – August 24).

50/50 Raffle: The Guardians 50/50 Raffle presented by Bally Sports Great Lakes guarantees half of a rapidly growing jackpot to one lucky winner. The current Raffle starts at a $75k guaranteed grand prize and runs from Tuesday, August 15 through Wednesday, September 6. The next big winner will be revealed Friday, September 8. Tickets can be purchased in the ballpark, online at cleguardians5050.com and through the MLB Ballpark app.

Special Ticket Packages

There are tons of exciting Special Ticket Packages still available for purchase this season! Fans can purchase select tickets to receive these exclusive promotional items at CLEguardians.com/specials:

  • Thursday, August 17: Healthcare Night Scrub Top
  • Tuesday, August 22: Peanuts “Linus” Character Bobblehead
  • Saturday, September 2: Cleveland State University Cap
  • Sunday, September 3: University of Akron Cap
  • Tuesday, September 5: St. Edward High School Cap
  • Friday, September 15: Hispanic Heritage Night Flag + University of Mount Union Cap
  • Saturday, September 16: Baldwin Wallace University Cap

Upcoming Promotions

Don’t miss out on any of these upcoming promotional items in August:

  • Friday, August 18: Free Shirt Friday (12,500 fans) courtesy of Phantom Fireworks
  • Saturday, August 19: Guardians Hall of Fame Bobblehead (12,500 fans) courtesy of Medical Mutual

Tigers Series Focus & Promotions

Thursday, August 17 vs. Tigers @ 7:15 p.m.

  • All gates open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: FOX + WTAM/WMMS/GRN
  • National Anthem: Lakeside High School Dragon Marching Band
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Guardians Member Benefits (x2), Rotary District 6630 representative, and Lauren Davis (Pro Tennis)
  • Game Ball Delivery: Guardians Member Benefits
  • Parade: Rotary District 6630
  • Play Ball Kid: Guardians Member Benefits
  • Special Ticket Package: Guardians Healthcare Night Scrub Top

Ballpark Events:

  • Activation: Fat Head’s will be sampling outside the Corner Bar

Friday, August 18 vs. Tigers @ 7:10 p.m.

  • All gates open at 5:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/MLB.COM
  • National Anthem: Tracy Sabo
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Rob Namy (Elk & Elk), Dunkin representative, Heritage Cooperatives representative, Guardians Alumni Kenny Lofton and Dennis Martinez
  • Play Ball Kid: American Heart Association Stroke Ball Winner
  • Honorary Bat Kid: Guardians Member Benefits
  • Giveaway: Free Shirt Friday (12,500 fans) courtesy of Phantom Fireworks
  • Sugardale Dollar Dog Night
  • Phantom Fireworks: Back to School Blowout presented by Dunkin
  • $2 Pregame in the District presented by Coors Light from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Ballpark Events:

  • Block Party: DJ Kyro will perform in the Right Field District from 5:00-6:45 p.m.
  • Activation: Dixieland Band will perform on the concourse from 6:15-8:00 p.m.
  • Post-Game: Slider and the Dogs ft. Max Stak on guitar will perform on the Family Deck

Saturday, August 19 vs. Tigers @ 7:10 p.m.

  • All gates open at 5:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/MLB.COM
  • National Anthem: Brianne Bryant (Lady Bri)
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Sheetz representative, Medical Mutual representative, University of Toledo representative, and Manny Ramirez
  • Game Ball Delivery: TBD
  • Presentation: Guardians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  • Honorary Bat Kid: Discount Drug Mart representative
  • Giveaway: Guardians Hall of Fame Manny Ramirez Bobblehead (12,500 fans) courtesy of Medical Mutual
  • Phantom Fireworks: Latin Pop presented by Sheetz
  • $2 Pregame in the District presented by Coors Light from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Ballpark Events:

  • Block Party: DJ Kyro will perform in the Right Field District from 5:00-6:45 p.m.
  • Activation: Bally’s 360 Cam and Cleveland Entertainers will be on the Family Deck from 5:00-9:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 20 vs. Tigers @ 1:40 p.m.

  • All gates open at 12:30 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/WMMS/GRN/MLB.COM
  • National Anthem and God Bless America: Scott Posey
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Kids Club member, Rock Central representative, City of Parma representative, and Bobby Bonitani (Fat Head’s)
  • Game Ball Delivery: Youth Baseball Camp representative
  • Parade: Youth Baseball and Softball Camps and PlayBall! CLE
  • Presentation: Miguel Cabrera’s last game in Cleveland
  • Play Ball Kid: Kids Club Member
  • Kids Starting Lineup
  • Kids Fun Day
  • Kids Run the Bases presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s

Ballpark Events:

  • Kids Fun Day: Slider and the Dogs will perform from 12:45-1:15 p.m.; Cleveland entertainers will be present from 12:00-3:00 p.m.; Bally’s 360 Cam will be present; DJ Lily Jade will guest host Kids Fun Day; located on the Family Deck

Dodgers Series Focus & Promotions

Tuesday, August 22 vs. Dodgers @ 7:10 p.m.

  • All gates open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/WMMS/GRN
  • National Anthem: Angelina Ivanov
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Pepsi representative, EMS representative, and REMAX representative (x2)
  • Game Ball Delivery: Dollar Bank representative
  • Presentation: EMS Community Partner Night
  • Top Notch Teammate
  • Special Ticket Package: Guardians Peanuts “Linus” Character Bobblehead

Wednesday, August 23 vs. Dodgers @ 7:10 p.m.

  • All gates open at 6:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/WMMS/GRN
  • National Anthem: Danielle Danburg
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Cleveland Clinic Children’s representative, Circle K representative, Holly Jackson (Walls of Love), Sandy Hayslett (Jack Casino), and Orel Hershiser
  • Presentation: Guardians of the Community Spotlight (RBI)

Thursday, August 24 vs. Dodgers @ 1:10 p.m.

  • All gates open at 12:00 p.m.
  • Broadcast Information: Bally Sports Great Lakes + WTAM/GRN
  • National Anthem: Lexie Swick
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: Mike Mills (Baseball Project), Sander Reid (Davey Tree), and Cutwater Spirits representative
  • Game Ball Delivery: Aime Sully’s Group
  • Take Me Out To The Ballgame: Baseball Project
  • Presentation: John Adams 50th Anniversary presentation and jersey patches

Ballpark Events:

  • Activation: Cutwater Spirits will be sampling outside Hop Stop in Section 136