Carolina Mudcats to Celebrate Muddy the Mudcat’s Birthday Bash with School Supply Drive

Zebulon, NC, July 29, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The Carolina Mudcats (http://www.carolinamudcats.com) is proud to present the following promotions during the upcoming homestand against the Jacksonville Suns beginning Wednesday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug.1.

- On Friday at the July 30 game, the team will celebrate Muddy’s Birthday Bash in honor of the team’s mascot, who will be turning six years old. As part of a School Supply Drive, fans can donate school supplies and receive one free general admission ticket to Muddy’s Birthday Bash. Please call (919) 269-2287 for more information. Guests can stay after the game and this special event to watch Friday Night Fireworks presented by Capital Bank. School supplies will be donated to Wake County Area Boys and Girls Club.

-The promotions kicked off on July 28 with the Wednesday deal for BJ’s Wholesale Club members to buy one box seat and receive a second box ticket for free. This promotion is subject to availability.

-The Carolina Mudcats will host Thirsty Thursdays on July 29. This promotion gives customers a special price on beer and fountain drinks throughout the game.

-On July 31, the first 1,200 adults over the age of 21 that enter the park will receive a Carolina Mudcats Budweiser Pint Glass Giveaway.

-The team will wrap up its homestand on Aug. 1 game with the traditional Sunday “Kids Run the Bases” promotion presented by Comet Rice. All children who attend that day’s game will be allowed to run around the bases weather permitting.

Games Wednesday through Friday begin at 7:15 p.m., while Saturday’s game starts at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday’s begins at 2 p.m.

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“We hope that all our fans will come out and support the Mudcats, and to celebrate the birthday of our favorite mascot, Muddy,” said Carolina Mudcats owner Steve Bryant. “We have several promotions planned that everyone in the family can enjoy.”

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Details:
- The Jacksonville Suns serve as the Double-A affiliate for the Florida Marlins. They play in the South Division of the Southern League.

About the Carolina Mudcats:
The Carolina Mudcats is Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, located in Zebulon, N.C. The Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, the Mudcats play in the North Division of the Southern League at home in Five County Stadium off U.S. 264 near Franklin, Johnston, Nash and Wilson counties. The Mudcats have been an established minor-league fan favorite in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Smithfield, Clayton, Louisburg, and surrounding towns and communities since 1991. Offering everything from fireworks to weekly promotions and group event nights from April through September, with seating ranging from inexpensive general admission to luxury suite rentals, the Carolina Mudcats provide a fun and exciting afternoon or evening of entertainment for casual and hardcore baseball fans alike. For more information, call (919) 269-2287 or visit http://www.carolinamudcats.com.

Jake Potter
MMI Public Relations
(919) 233-6600
jake@mmipublicrelations.com
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