Florida Marlins Square Off Against Division Rivals Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies

Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado Super Saturday concert on Hispanic Heritage Weekend highlights homestand

08/27/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host two NL East division rivals, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, in a six-game homestand beginning Monday, August 27 at Dolphin Stadium. The tenth homestand of the season will feature five fan giveaways including a Hanley Ramirez Figurine, a Marlins Scratch Off Card for 100 autographed Ramirez figurines, a Marlins Maraca, a Marlins Flashlight and a Miguel Cabrera youth T-shirt.

The homestand will also feature several special events such as Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by JM Lexus (Aug. 31 - Sept. 2), the Florida Marlins Community Foundation 'Minor League Night' (Aug. 31), and a Super Saturday postgame concert (Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado) following a Fireworks Spectacular presented by Match Up Promotions.

The Florida Marlins will host the Atlanta Braves for a three-game series from Monday, Aug. 27, through Wednesday, Aug. 29. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of the various ticket offers including: The Miami Herald Two For Tuesday and the Marlins E-saver special online ticket offer on Wednesday.

Starting Friday, Aug. 31, the Florida Marlins will host the Philadelphia Phillies. On Friday, fans are encouraged to take advantage of the CBS4 for $54 ticket deal, arrive early to enjoy the Budweiser Fiesta Latina at Strike Zone starting at 5 p.m. and all ladies can enjoy Ladies Nite prior to the game. Plus the first 10,000 fans will receive a Hanley Ramirez Figurine courtesy of Badia Spices and as part of Scratch Off Friday, 100 lucky fans will receive an autographed figurine courtesy of The Miami Herald and MetroPCS.

On Super Saturday, the first 5,000 vehicles through the parking gates will receive a Marlins Flashlight courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts and the first 25,000 fans through the stadium gates will receive a Marlins Maraca courtesy of El Dorado Furniture. Also, as part of the Super Saturday Concert Series, fans will enjoy Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado following a Fireworks Spectacular presented by MatchUp Promotions after the game.

On the series finale against the Phillies, the Marlins will celebrate Family Sunday featuring Snapshot Sunday, the Nestlé Drumstick Diamond Dash, and the Family Funzone. Fans are also encouraged to arrive at the Strike Zone early for games and entertainment from Radio Disney plus Dominando con los Marlins. In addition, the first 5,000 kids 12-and-under will receive a Miguel Cabrera Youth T-shirt courtesy of Doctors Hospital.

Great seats are still available for all games during the Marlins' upcoming homestand, and individual game tickets can be purchased at the Dolphin Stadium Box Office, the Marlins en Miami Store in Coral Gables, online at www.floridamarlins.com or by calling 1-877-MARLINS.

The following is a complete list of broadcasts, promotions, events and ticket promotions scheduled for the upcoming homestand:

Monday, August 27 (7:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Atlanta Braves
Probable Pitchers: LHP Scott Olsen vs. RHP Lance Cormier (subject to change)
TV: FSN Florida-HD, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): None

UCP CHECK PRESENTATION: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation will present a check for $2,000 to United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida on Monday, August 27, 2007 prior to the game. Chris Myers, In-Game Entertainment Video Archivist, is a Board Member for UCP and will participate in the presentation. Accepting for UCP will be Narda Henry, Special Events and Production Coordinator, along with a UCP pre-school student, Wildine Aumoithe. This is the 8th season that the Florida Marlins Community Foundation has made a donation to UCP.

DUGOUT BUDDIES: Every Monday through Thursday home game the Marlins will treat a local Little League team to watch batting practice live from the Marlins dugout. Little leaguers from Broward Red Dogs will have the opportunity to spend time observing how the Fish prepare for the upcoming game. For additional information please call (305) 626-7256.

RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 560 WQAM.

Tuesday, August 28 (7:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Atlanta Braves
Probable Pitchers: RHP Rick VandenHurk vs. RHP Buddy Carlyle (subject to change)
TV: Sun Sports, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): None

MIAMI HERALD TWO FOR TUESDAY: Marlins fans are encouraged to look in Tuesday's edition of The Miami Herald or El Nuevo Herald for the "Two for Tuesday" two-for-one ticket offer. Discount on Field Box and Bullpen Box seating only. No limit on number of tickets.

HANLEY'S HEROES: Join Hanley's Heroes every Tuesday home game and sit with other Hanley Ramirez fans in section 101. Each fan that purchases a ticket though this special promotion will not only receive a ticket in Hanley's section, but will also receive a voucher good for a one-of-a-kind Hanley's Heroes T-shirt. Redeem your voucher at Fan Headquarters behind section 149 the night of the game to get your T-shirt.

MARLINS BANK OF AMERICA FANTASY CAMP: Marlins personnel will be conducting a Fantasy Camp on behalf of Bank of America. Clients will participate in a mini-clinic as well as play a game on the field. Michael Hill, VP Assistant General Manager, will speak to the group at the Gate H Plaza from 1:25-1:45 p.m.

DUGOUT BUDDIES: Every Monday through Thursday home game the Marlins will treat a local Little League team to watch batting practice live from the Marlins dugout. Little leaguers from Sandlot Travel Baseball will have the opportunity to spend time observing how the Fish prepare for the upcoming game. For additional information please call (305) 626-7256.

Wednesday, August 29 (7:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Atlanta Braves
Probable Pitchers: LHP Dontrelle Willis vs. RHP John Smoltz (subject to change)
TV: FSN Florida-HD, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): None

JEWISH FEDERATION YOUNG LEADERSHIP: Marlins President David Samson and Executive VP General Manager Larry Beinfest will be speaking to a group of 25 members from the Jewish Federation Young Leadership Division in the Marlins executive offices. Beinfest will discuss the process of building a Major League Baseball roster while Samson will discuss the role of a Major League team president.

DUGOUT BUDDIES: Every Monday through Thursday home game the Marlins will treat a local Little League team to watch batting practice live from the Marlins dugout. Little leaguers from Coral Springs Sea Dogs will have the opportunity to spend time observing how the Fish prepare for the upcoming game. For additional information please call (305) 626-7256.

UGGLA'S UGGLIES: Join Uggla's Ugglies every Wednesday home game and sit with other Dan Uggla fans in section 141. Each fan that purchases a ticket though this special promotion will not only receive a ticket in Dan's section, but will also receive a voucher good for a one-of-a-kind Uggla's Ugglies T-shirt. Redeem your voucher at Fan Headquarters behind section 149 the night of the game to get your T-shirt.

MARLINS E-SAVER: Fans are encouraged to sign up for the Marlins E-Saver and receive an e-mail from the Marlins with great offers on discounted tickets to select Florida Marlins home games at Dolphin Stadium. Plus, fans will receive the Marlins Insider newsletter, which contains great inside scoop on everything Marlins. For additional information please visit www.floridamarlins.com.

Thursday, August 30 OFF-DAY

Friday, August 31 (7:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies
Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. TBA (subject to change)
TV: FSN Florida-HD, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a Hanley Ramirez Figurine courtesy of Badia Spices and as part of Scratch Off Friday, 100 instant winners receive an autographed version of the figurine presented by the Miami Herald and MetroPCS.

CBS4 FOR $54: Fans will have the opportunity to take advantage of a special ticket promotion presented by CBS4 and the Marlins. Starting at just $54, fans will receive four game tickets, four hot dogs, four small soft drinks and two game programs. This package is available at the Dolphin Stadium Box Office, the Marlins en Miami store in Coral Gables or online at www.floridamarlins.com.

BUDWEISER FIESTA LATINA HAPPY HOUR: The Marlins will host the Budweiser Fiesta Latina Happy Hour at Strike Zone at Gate H from 5-7 p.m. Salsa Racing Dance studios will provide free salsa lessons during Fiesta Latina every Friday night home game. Plus enjoy live music from the Strike Zone stage.

HISPANIC HERITAGE WEEKEND: A variety of Hispanic music will be featured during the game, a limited number of Hispanic Heritage Weekend T-shirts will be available at Marlins Fan headquarters in section 149, and fans will be allowed to bring musical instruments into the stadium throughout the weekend. Hispanice Heritage Weekend is presented by JM Lexus.

LADIES NITE: The first 100 ladies 18-and-older to register at Gate H corner bar will receive the fifth Ladies Nite charm. Vouchers will be distributed upon registration and fans can redeem for charms at the Marlins Community Corner (Sec. 149). The sixth and final collectible charm will be distributed at the final Ladies Nite on Friday, Sept. 21. Ladies Nite is open to all women 18 and older. Mega 94.9 will provide music at the Gate H Bar. A player will visit the Gate H bar at 6 p.m.

MARLINS STRIKEZONE SUMMER READING SERIES: The 3 grand-prize winners from the StrikeZone Summer Reading Series will be recognized during a pregame ceremony. The StrikeZone Summer Reading Series encourages young Marlin fans to read throughout the summer.

FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE FUN: Friday Nights Are Fun includes raffles, a silent auction, grab bags, and more surprises from the time the gates open at 5:30 p.m. until the bottom of the third inning. Join the fun at the Community Corner, Section 149. The August 31st edition is "Minor League Night." Memorabilia in the auction and raffle will represent the Florida Marlins Minor League affiliates including the Albuquerque Isotopes, Carolina Mudcats, Jupiter Hammerheads, Greensboro Grasshoppers, and Jamestown Jammers.

10th INNING PARTY: Enjoy "The 10th Inning Party" live from the Strike Zone plaza at Gate H following every Friday Marlins home game. The bar at Strike Zone will be open for one hour after the game. This week's 10th Inning Party will feature a special post-game concert with the popular local rock band Panic Disorder.

LIVE PREGAME BROADCASTS: WRHC 1550 AM live broadcast from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 560 WQAM, Mega 94.9 FM, WQBA 1140 AM, Radio Caracol 1260 AM.

Saturday, September 1 (7:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies
Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. TBA (subject to change)
TV: Sun Sports, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): First 5,000 vehicles through the parking gates receive a Marlins Flashlight presented by NAPA Auto Parts.
First 25,000 fans through the stadium gates receive a Marlins Maraca presented by El Dorado Furniture.

VICTOR MANUELLE AND ISSAC DELGADO CONCERT: One of Cuba's most famous modern salsa musicians, Delgado's music combines elements of Afro-Caribbean rhythms with pop and jazz. From his days as a member of N.G. La Banda, the Cuban dance group, to leading orchestras on worldwide tours, "El Chevere de la Salsa" continues to entertain salsa lovers everywhere. The New York-born and Puerto Rico-based Victor Manuelle is a successful salsa singer, songwriter, and improvisational sonero, known to his fans as El Sonero de la Juventud ("The Youth's Sonero"). Manuelle released his 10th studio album, "Decisión Unánime" in 2006. The post-game concert is proudly presented by Bank of America and will be followed by a Fireworks Spectacular show presented by Match Up Promotions.

SUPER SATURDAY AUTOGRAPH SIGNING: Every Saturday home game autograph sessions will be held in both Strike Zone tents with celebrities, players, and Marlins alumni between 5-7 p.m. In the G-side tent, PBA Hall of Famer Walter Ray Williams Jr. will be signing autographs from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. In the A-side tent, the player autograph session will be from approximately 6 p.m.-6:20 p.m. and will be for the first 100 kids 12-and-under only. Each child can receive both players' autographs. Plus Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado signing for fans from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

SUPER SATURDAY RAFFLE: The Super Saturday Raffle features three autographed items and starts when the gates open at 5:00 p.m. at the following sections: Gate G lobby, Gate H Plaza, 138, 149, 156, 254 and 449. Be sure to purchase tickets from our volunteers before the first pitch at 7.05 p.m. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Check out our incentives for purchasing multiple tickets. Winners are announced in the middle of the third inning. Claim your prize at the Community Corner, Section 149.

LIVE PREGAME BROADCASTS: 560 WQAM live broadcast at Gate H Strike Zone from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and WQBA 1140 live broadcast at Gate H Strike Zone from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

D-TRAIN'S DREAM TEAM: Dontrelle Willis is hosting a group of kids from NW Boys and Girls Club to the game as part of the D-Train's Dream Team. The kids are treated to a catered suite, receive T-shirts and the opportunity to meet Willis during an exclusive pregame meet and greet.

RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 560 WQAM, WQBA 1140 AM, El Zol 95.7 FM, Mega 94.9 FM.

Sunday, September 2 (1:05 p.m.)
Opponent: Philadelphia Phillies
Probable Pitchers: TBA vs. TBA (subject to change)
TV: FSN Florida-HD, SAP
Radio: WQAM 560 AM, WQBA 1140 AM (Spanish)
Giveaway(s): First 5,000 fans kids 12-and-under receive a Miguel Cabrera Youth T-shirt presented by Doctors Hospital.

BASEBALL BUDDIES: Every Sunday throughout the season local Little League teams, dressed in full uniform, will have the opportunity to take the field for the National Anthem. This week's Baseball Buddies are from TSS Photography.

50-50 RAFFLE: The Florida Marlins Community Foundation will host a 50-50 Raffle at the Community Corner, section 149, and the Gate H Plaza every Sunday during the 2007 season. Fans may purchase raffle tickets for $1 or six for $5 from the time the gates open until the final out of the third inning. One lucky winner will receive one-half of the money collected for the raffle that day. The other half will be used for the Cornerstones for Kids programs. The winner will be announced during the game as well as contacted by the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.

FAMILY FUNZONE: The Family Funzone includes: bounce houses, live music with a DJ, a mini carousel, inflatables, and live entertainment. Family Funzone is located outside of section 130.

SNAPSHOT SUNDAY: The first 100 fans in line at Snapshot Sunday will be able to have their photograph taken with a Marlins player. Fans are reminded to bring their own camera; however, a new photo tent is available at Strike Zone this season. Snapshot Sunday is located at Strike Zone at Gate H and opens at 11 a.m. Billy The Marlin and the Marlins Mermaids will be also on hand for photographs.

MARLINS MASTERPIECES SUMMER SERIES: The Grand Prize Winner and runner-ups of the 2007 Marlins Masterpieces Summer Series will be recognized during a pregame ceremony. The Summer Series challenged summer campers from Shake-A-Leg Miami to transform a Dan Uggla youth bat into their own Masterpiece - featuring artwork of their summer vacation.

NESTLÉ DRUMSTICK DIAMOND DASH: Kids ages 12-and-under will have the opportunity to run the bases after the game during the Nestlé Drumstick Diamond Dash. Once the game has ended, kids and parents or chaperons should report to the concourse of section 141-142, where the guests will be escorted on to the field.

DOMINANDO CON LOS MARLINS: WQBA 1140 AM will be hosting Dominando con los Marlins at every Marlins Family Sunday this season at Strike Zone, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dominando is free for all fans. LIVE PREGAME BROADCASTS: 560 WQAM from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

RADIO STATION APPEARANCES: 560 WQAM, WQBA 1140 AM, AMOR 107 FM, La Kalle 98.3 FM, Radio Disney AM 990.

GENERAL INFORMATION
CELEBRATION CLUB: Do you want to send a message during the game? Call 305-623-6497 to put a Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, or other special message on the Matrix Board during the sixth inning. One lucky fan will be featured as the Al's Florist and Gifts "Catch of the Day." Gift bags and roses are also available for pick-up at the Community Corner. Marriage proposals and gift bag deliveries by Billy the Marlin or the Mermaids can be arranged for an additional fee.

COMMUNITY CORNER: The Community Corner consists of two kiosks at section 149 - one for the Florida Marlins Community Foundation and one for the Community Affairs Department. This area is the headquarters for the Florida Marlins community programs. The Florida Marlins Community Foundation kiosk is staffed at every home game until the bottom of the third inning. Check out the nightly auction item, prize wheel, old media guides, Marlins photographs, 1997 Commemorative Patches and A-Z Books for Children. A special 50 - 50 raffle is held each Sunday.

DUNKIN' DONUTS: When the Marlins score six runs or more at home, fans can exchange their ticket stub within 24 hours of the game's start time for two free donuts and a medium iced tea at participating Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Dunkin' Donuts locations.

'FISHBUGGY RAFFLE': The Big Bike Riders Association has teamed up with the Florida Marlins Community Foundation for the second consecutive year to offer a unique raffle item. Last year it was a customized Florida Marlins chopper bike. This season it's a customized golf cart with a Florida Marlins theme. Fans can see the "Fish Buggy" and purchase a $10 raffle ticket, which includes a future game ticket, at the Gate H Strike Zone on the weekends. Look for the "Fish Buggy" at Section 149 Community Corner on Weekdays. Five finalists will be chosen on Friday, September 21, 2007. The winner will be chosen from the finalists on Sunday, September 23, 2007 in a pre-game ceremony. Proceeds benefit the Florida Marlins Community Foundation.

MARLINS RADIO NETWORK: All 162 regular season games will be broadcast on WQAM 560 AM and the Marlins Radio Network in English and on WQBA 1140 AM in Spanish. The Marlins Radio Network consists of: WSWN 900 AM in Belle Glade, WELE 1380 AM in Daytona Beach, WEFL 760 AM in West Palm Beach, WFFG 1330 AM in Marathon, WKWF 1600 AM in Key West, WSTU 1450 AM in Stuart, WWCN 770 AM Fort Myers/Naples.

PUBLIX POWER ALLEY: Fans who purchase select featured products from Publix Supermarket can bring their proof of purchase to the stadium Box Office or Marlins en Miami store and receive a buy-one, get-one-free Club B ticket in select seating areas. Featured products include: Frito Lay, Gatorade, Oberto Jerky Snacks, Quaker Granola Bars, Rice-a- Roni, Tropicana and Twister. This ticket offer is valid for all Marlins Sunday through Thursday regular season home games.

PARKING AND GATE OPENING: Parking lots at Dolphin Stadium will open two hours prior to game time, and stadium gates will open one and a half hour prior to the game. Parking gates for all Friday home games will open at 4:30 p.m. Strike Zone opens at 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. on Sunday.

Source: MLB

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