WHO DEY ON THE DIAMOND?
Marvin Lewis and his Cincinnati Bengals stopped by Great American Ball Park today to take some batting practice and have a tour of Great American Ball Park. Here are a few photos…
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF “EXPECT GOOD NEWS”….
Reds staffers are celebrating today as we received some very good news from Laurie Herrell, the wife of Chris Herrell…
“So many wonderful things have happened this morning. We received amazing news! Chris is 99% engrafted with his donor’s marrow! This means that 99% of the blood that is circulating in his body is his donor’s. His bone marrow transplant has worked!”
This is amazing news and I know so many of you in Reds Country, who’ve been following Chris’ story, are just as thrilled as we are.
Oh but that’s not all! Laurie also reports that two people who attended the marrow drives this past February have been called as potential life saving matches for people in need of marrow transplants. Isn’t that great!? What a wonderful world we live in.
We love you Chris and we are so happy for you! Hurry up, get back to 100% and get back to the ballpark!
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My main man Zach Weber captured this fascinating video of Joey Votto playing “paddle-ball” with his bat and a baseball…
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People around the world are getting Mat Latos Bobblehead fever! It’s an epidemic!
Tomorrow is the big day – the Reds are giving away a Latos bobble to the first 30,000 fans through the gates to see the Reds take on the Rockies at 7:10pm. Be sure you’re here to get yours! CLICK HERE for tickets!
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I’ll have more in a bit…
Expect good news!
Jamie
#REDS HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS
Homestand Highlights • June 3-9 • Reds vs. Rockies and Cards
Monday, June 3, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10 p.m.
• National Anthem: Soprano Twyla Robinson will sing the National Anthem prior to tonight’s game. Ms. Robinson stars in Cincinnati Opera’s production of the comic opera “Der Rosenkavalier” June 27 & 29 at Music Hall.
• Reds Win, You Win: For every Reds win during the June 3-9 homestand, $5 will be taken off Field Box tickets for the June 17-20 series vs. the Pirates. Visit http://www.reds.com/redswin for details.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10 p.m.
• Redlegs Run: Winners from the 12th annual Redlegs Run be honored during pregame ceremonies. Over 4,300 runners and walkers participated in the event on June 1 that generated more than $180,000 for the Reds Community Fund.
• Play Sun Smart: During pregame ceremonies, children from local Boys and Girls Clubs along with TriHealth doctors will deliver sunscreen to the players in the dugouts as part of the Play Sun Smart campaign. Play Sun Smart is dedicated to preventing skin cancer and promoting early detection and is supported by the American Academy of Dermatology, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies, 7:10 p.m.
• Mat Latos Bobblehead: The first 30,000 fans will receive a Mat Latos Bobblehead, presented by Toyota.
• First Pitch: NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski will throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Brad will drive his No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion when the Sprint Cup Series visits Kentucky Speedway on Saturday, June 29 for the Quaker State 400.
• Bengals: The 2013 Cincinnati Bengals and Head Coach Marvin Lewis will be recognized on the field during pregame ceremonies.
Friday, June 7, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:10 p.m.
• Fireworks Friday: Rozzi’s fireworks show set to a soundtrack of the 90’s “Old School” tunes will start approximately 15 minutes after the end of the game, presented by Jeff Wyler Automotive Family.
• Reds Seat Cushion: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Reds Seat Cushion, presented by Charmin.
• Tailgate on the Terrace: Join Mo Egger from ESPN 1530 at the Mobile Bud Bar on Crosley Terrace from 5 to 7 p.m. The Mobile Bud Bar is located outside the gates before select games this season. This pregame party features Budweiser beverages at below ballpark pricing.
• Cincinnati Zoo Bald Eagle Flight: “Sam” the Bald Eagle from the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will perform a flight from the roof of the Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion in center field to the pitcher’s mound during the singing of the National Anthem.
• St. Vincent de Paul Canned Food Drive: Donate two non-perishable food items in designated food collection barrels and receive one View Level ticket to the July 2 or August 21 games.
Saturday, June 8, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 7:15 p.m.
• Reds Seat Cushion: The first 10,000 fans will receive a Reds Seat Cushion, presented by Charmin.
• Social Media Night: Seats in the first-ever #RedsSocial Night section, presented by Cincinnati.com, are sold out! The 500 fans who bought tickets in this section will receive an exclusive Shin-Soo Choo T-shirt. There will be contests, trivia, games, prizes and more during the game on various Reds social media platforms: http://www.reds.com/redssocial.
• Tailgate on the Terrace: The Mobile Bud Bar is located outside the gates before select games this season. This pregame party features Budweiser beverages at below ballpark pricing.
• Hooter’s Wing Eating Contest: At 4:15 p.m. on the Crosley Terrace patio, local contestants will compete in the 2013 Hooters World Wing Eating Championship Qualifier. At stake is a $1,000 cash purse — plus three seats at this year’s Championship Final, to be held at the Original Hooters in Clearwater, FL, on July 25th.
• Kentucky Horse Park Show: Over one dozen show horses from the Kentucky Horse Park will participate in a pregame parade around the warning track as well as fan interactive activities in the Kroger Fan Zone during pregame until the end of the 4th inning.
• St. Vincent de Paul Canned Food Drive: Donate two non-perishable food items in designated food collection barrels and receive one View Level ticket to the July 2 or August 21 games.
Sunday, June 9, 2013 – Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 8:05 p.m. (ESPN Sunday Night Baseball)
• Jay Bruce Bat: The first 8,000 kids 14 and under receive a plastic Jay Bruce baseball bat, presented by John Morrell.
Reds Hall of Fame & Museum
• 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.
Reds in the Community
• Reds Day at the Zoo: On Wednesday, June 5 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Homer Bailey, J.J. Hoover and Jack Hannahan will participate in a Q&A session at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Wings of Wonder Theater. Reds mascots Gapper, Mr. Redlegs, Rosie Red and Mr. Red will meet with fans from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information at:
http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/reds-day-at-the-zoo/.
Reds Community Fund
• Reds Camps: The official Reds Baseball and Softball Camps, presented by Safeco Insurance, kicks off its second season this week at Beechwood High School in Ft. Mitchell. Additional camps will be held this summer in Lexington, Indianapolis, Mason, Columbus, Dayton and Louisville: http://www.reds.com/camps.
PHOTOS FROM THE ROAD
It’s good to be back in BOR Headquarters after spending the past week as the Reds media relations liaison for the Cleveland/Pittsburgh road trip.
Before we begin the 6-game homestand tonight and return to our regularly-scheduled blog programming, here are some photos I snapped on the road, including of an epic wrestling match between Brandon Phillips and Todd Frazier…
