Homestand Highlights - Reds v Nationals

Here are a few highlights from the Reds, White and Blue Weekend. Great tickets still available...

Thursday, July 3 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m.
• Fireworks: Post-game fireworks show with soundtrack starting approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game presented by Rozzi's Famous Fireworks.

Friday, July 4 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 1:15 p.m.
• Free Military Ticket: All active duty military members can get a complimentary ticket for the July 4th game. Tickets can be picked up at the Great American Ball Park ticket windows with military identification. Premium areas and bleachers excluded. Additional tickets for family members can be purchased in the same seating areas at half-price.
• Reds, White and Blue Weekend: Many of the game ceremonies on July 4th will include members of the military and Veterans, including the first pitch, honor guard, National Anthem and honorary captain. Four F-18's will perform a fly over. 
• "Stars and Stripes" Caps: All MLB teams playing on July 4th will be wearing blue "Stars & Stripes" caps. The caps are part of series of national fundraising and awareness initiatives over the July 4th weekend for WelcomeBackVeterans.org
• Reds Family Game: Come early to see Reds players and families participate in the annual Reds Family Game. Starting at 11:30 a.m., watch the children of Reds players hit and run on the field. Gates open at 11:15 a.m. (No batting practice on Friday.)

Saturday, July 5 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 7:10 p.m.
• Reds, White and Blue Weekend: Reds players will be wearing camouflage jerseys for the July 5th and 6th games.
• Adult Camo Jersey Promotion: First 20,000 fans ages 15 and older will receive a free Ken Griffey Jr. Camo Mesh Jersey, presented by the U.S. Army.
• DHL Equipment Drive: Reds fans can donate new or gently used baseball equipment at Saturday's game. Collection bins will be located at the Mobile Ticket gate on Crosley Terrace. Fans that make a donation will receive a complimentary ticket to an upcoming Reds game. All equipment will be donated to the Yellow Ribbon Support Center. The DHL Equipment Drive is organized by the Reds Community Fund in partnership with MLB's Baseball Tomorrow Fund.
• 2nd Annual Bob Sumerel High School Baseball Coach of the Year Award: During pregame ceremonies, Bill Dreisbach from Lakota West High School will be presented with the 2008 Bob Sumerel Coach of the Year Award. The award recognizes area high school coaches who excel both on the field and in the community. Six finalists will also be recognized: Dave Bader (Harrison High School), Tim Held (Moeller High School), Rick Kunkel (Hamilton-Badin High School), Bill Krumpelbeck (Covington Catholic High School), Jeff Schulken (Newport Central Catholic High School) and Brian Lyons (Batavia High School).

Sunday, July 6 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 1:15 p.m.
• Reds, White and Blue Weekend: Reds players will be wearing camouflage jerseys for the July 5th and 6th games.
• Youth Camo Jersey Promotion: First 10,000 fans ages 14 and younger will receive a Ken Griffey Jr. Camo Mesh Jersey, presented by BAE Systems.
• First Pitch: 8-year-old Adam Bender will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. Adam lost his left leg to cancer when he was 1, and he's a Little League catcher from Lexington, Ky. (Adam and his family will meet with the media on the field from 12:30 to 1 pm.)
• Run the Bases Day: Led by Adam Bender, fans can line up after the game to run the bases. Open to fans of all ages.