Homestand Highlights - June 14-20 - Reds vs. Brewers & Pirates

June 14, 2013

Friday, June 14, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7:10 p.m.

Fireworks Friday: Rozzi's fireworks show will start approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game, presented by Furniture Fair.
U.S. Army Birthday: The Reds are proud to celebrate the United States Army's 238th birthday tonight with many activities including a giant U.S. flag (150' x 300') in the outfield, enlistment recognition ceremony and members of the Army participating in a first pitch, Honorary Captain and singing the National Anthem.
PEOPLE Tribute For Heroes: Local finalists in MLB and 'PEOPLE' Magazine's "Tribute For Heroes" campaign honoring Veterans and Military Service members will be recognized during pregame ceremonies. Please visit TributeForHeroes.com to view the finalists' bios and to vote on their favorite stories through June 30th. One winner from each of the 30 MLB Clubs will be recognized at the 2013 All-Star Game.

In honor of the 75th anniversary of Reds Hall of Famer Johnny Meer's back-to-back no-hitters, fans can purchase View Level tickets for only $15 to the Reds vs. Brewers games on either Friday, June 14 or Saturday, June 15: reds.com/tickets. (subject to availability)

Saturday, June 15, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4:10 p.m.

Johnny Vander Meer Print: All fans attending today's game will receive a free commemorative print honoring the 75th anniversary of Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters.
Reds No-Hitter Club: Reds Hall of Famers Jim Maloney (two no-hitters) and Tom Browning (one perfect game) will be recognized along with Reds starting pitcher Homer Bailey (one no-hitter) as members of the "Reds no-hitter club." Browning will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Sunday, June 16, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 1:10 p.m.

Father's Day Gym Bag: In honor of Father's Day, the first 10,000 dads will receive a free Reds gym bag, presented By Kahn's.
Postgame Run the Bases: Fans of all ages can line up after the game to run the bases.

Monday, June 17, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m.

Reds Racing Night: As part of the second annual Reds Racing Night presented by Kroger, NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and appear as a guest bartender at the Budweiser Bowtie Bar. Also, the Kroger Fan Zone will be packed with a collection of racing showcars, simulators and interactives. Discount game tickets are available at reds.com/racing.

Fans can save $10 on Field Box tickets during the Reds vs. Pirates series June 17-20. Visit reds.com/redswin for details. (subject to availability)

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m.

Police & Fire Appreciation Night: Many of tonight's ceremonies will feature members of local police and fire departments, The children of Bardstown Police Officer Jason Ellis, who was killed in the line of duty May 25, will serve as Honorary Captains of the game.

Fans can save $10 on Field Box tickets during the Reds vs. Pirates series June 17-20. Visit reds.com/redswin for details. (subject to availability)

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 7:10 p.m.

Zoo Night: Over 20 animals from the Cincinnati Zoo will parade around the warning track before the game and be on display in the Kroger Fan Zone from 5:50 p.m. until 6:20 p.m. and from 6:50 p.m. to the end of the first inning. Sam the Bald Eagle will perform a flight from the Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion in centerfield to the pitcher's mound during the National Anthem.

Fans can save $10 on Field Box tickets during the Reds vs. Pirates series June 17-20. Visit reds.com/redswin for details. (subject to availability)

Thursday, June 20, 2013 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 12:35 p.m.

Reds Community Fund Telethon: Today's game on FOX Sports Ohio will be broadcast commercial-free and features a fundraising telethon for the Reds Community Fund. During inning breaks, FOX Sports Ohio will highlight many of the events and initiatives of the Reds Community Fund's baseball-themed outreach programs.
RRSL Day: More than 2,000 kids from the Community Fund's Reds Rookie Success League program will attend today's game and take part in a pregame parade. The free summer baseball league for at-risk youth is in its 10th season of operation.
Ryan Freel Award: The parents of former Red Ryan Freel will be participating in a pregame ceremony and greeting fans on the main concourse during the game. Ryan's father, Patrick Freel Sr., is partnering with the Reds Community Fund to create the "Ryan Freel Award" which will be awarded annually to a young person from the Community Fund's Reds Rookie Success League. Freel played for the Reds from 2003-08.
All-Star Game Balloting: In-park balloting for the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game ends today. Online balloting on reds.com/vote runs through July 4.

Fans can save $10 on Field Box tickets during the Reds vs. Pirates series June 17-20. Visit reds.com/redswin for details. (subject to availability)

Reds Hall of Fame & Museum

Maloney and Browning Meet & Greet: As part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Johnny Vander Meer's back-to-back no-hitters, fans can meet and take pictures with Reds Hall of Fame pitchers Jim Maloney and Tom Browning on Saturday, June 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The meet and greet is free with museum admission. No autographs, please.
Joel Luckhaupt Book Signing: Reds television statistician Joel Luckhaupt will sign copies of his new book 100 Things Reds Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die on Saturday, June 15 from 2-3 p.m. at the Reds Hall of Fame. The signing is free with museum admission and copies of the book are for sale in the museum gift shop.
Joe Nuxhall Signature Sculpture: The Reds Hall of Fame & Museum's Signature Sculpture Series presented by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP continues in June with Joe Nuxhall. Sculptures of the Reds Hall of Fame pitcher and beloved broadcaster are free with full-price paid admission to the museum on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in June, while supplies last. There is a strict limit of one sculpture per paid admission per day.
Babe Ruth Impersonator: Babe Ruth tribute artist Ron Oer will be entertaining fans on Sunday, June 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Two presentations in the HOF Theater are scheduled for 11 a.m. and Noon. Contact the museum for full schedule of events.