This Weeks Activities with the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park, Aug. 27-30
08/24/2007 -- Philadelphia Phillies -vs- New York Mets (Aug. 27-30):
**MONDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: CW-57, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Modell's Sporting Goods Honorary Bat Boy and Batgirl to be honored pregame.
• Phanatic & Mascot Celebration: Approximately 11 mascots will join the Phanatic in honor of the annual Mascot Hall of Fame induction.
• Third Base Gate: AutoTrader representatives will be available to answer questions for fans.
• Left Field Gate: Nissan representatives will be available to answer questions for fans.
• MLB Heart and Hustle Award - presented by MLB Alumni Association to the player who demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and tradition of the game - will be presented to Chase Utley by Larry Christenson.
**TUESDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Big 5 Night: Chris DiJulia, the son of Saint Joseph's athletic director Don DiJulia, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
• National Anthem: Sung by Astra Zeneca singers.
• Bensalem High School Marching Band will perform pre-game.
• Coke Honorary Bat Boy and MasterCard Honorary Grounds Crew member will be recognized.
• Baseball 101 Clinic & Luncheon for Women: Over 120 women from all over the Delaware Valley will take to the field to participate in "Phillies Baseball 101 Clinic & Luncheon," an interactive and educational event exclusively for women 18 and over. This day-long event features activities on and off the field where participants learn the fundamentals of baseball from Philadelphia Phillies coaches, sports broadcasters, general management and even a player. This is the third sold-out Baseball 101 event, which benefits Phillies Charities, Inc. For more info go to www.phillies.com/baseball101 or email baseball101@phillies.com.
• Daily News Live will broadcast from the Diamond Club.
**WEDNESDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Special Welcome: Acme Markets and Susquehanna International Group.
• Moyer Foundation Award Presentation: The Sports Philanthropy Project and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will present Jamie Moyer and the Moyer Foundation with the 2007 Steve Patterson Award for Excellence in Sports Philanthropy.
• Southwest Airlines Phan of the Month: Derek Minker of Elkton, Md. will be recognized.
• National Anthem: Sung by the Exceptions.
• J-Roll's Aces: Youngsters from the Children's Arthritis Foundation will meet shortstop Jimmy Rollins prior to the game.
• All You Can Eat Wings Wednesdays for the first hour the ballpark is open at the Scoreboard Porch.
• Phanatic Value Day: Groups of 25 or more will receive a $2 discount. MORE>> http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ticketing/group_pvd.jsp.
**THURSDAY: 1:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 10:35 a.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 11:35 a.m.); Other gates - 11:35 a.m. ... Broadcast: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Citizens Bank Businessperson's Special.
• National Anthem: Sung by Kane Kalas, son of Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame Broadcaster Harry Kalas.
• Rooftop Thursday: Dunk Tank! Phillies Ballgirls get dunked for Philadelphia Phillies Charities. For tickets go to http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ticketing/rooftop.jsp.
Source: MLB
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