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Indianapolis Indians May 2012 Home Schedule

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Louisville Bats

Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Autographs & Entertainment
George Foster Autographs/ Sandou Trio Russian Bar

  • George Foster: The former Indianapolis Indians outfielder (1973) played for the Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox during his Major League career from 1969 to 1986. During his time in the Majors, Foster hit for a .274 average with 348 home runs, 1,239 RBI, 1925 hits and 986 runs in 1,977 career big league games.
  • Also at Victory Field is the Sandou Trio Russian Bar. Watch as high flying acrobats who have mastered The Russian Bar through years of performing with Ringling Brothers and in Las Vegas entertain the crowd between innings.

Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Kids Eat Free / Souvenir Sunday

  • All children ages 14 and under will eat free on Sundays. Each child receives a voucher for one hot dog, one drink and one bag of chips.
  • The first 2,500 fans in attendance will also receive an Indians souvenir t-shirt.

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Monday, May 7, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Monday Dollar Menu

  • Bring your appetite each Monday because hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn and potato chips are only $1 each.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
McAlister’s 2-for-1 Tuesday

  • Visit any central Indiana McAlister’s Deli location and pick up your 2-for-1 Tuesdays coupon. Bring that coupon to the Victory Field Box Office and you’ll receive two tickets for the price of one.

Wednesday, May 9, 2012 @ 1:05 PM
Business Day Game

  • Perfect for lunch at the ballpark and an afternoon of baseball under the sun. The Indians offer seven Wednesday matinee games at 1:05 p.m. throughout the season.
  • Parking made easy for day games when you ride the Weekday Day Game Shuttle.

Thursday, May 10, 2012 @ 11:05 AM
Baseball in Education Day

Norfolk Tides

Friday, May 11, 2012 @ 7:15 PM
Friday Fireworks

  • The most popular night of the week, enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show following each Friday home game beginning in May.
  • Plus, bonus fireworks shows on 4/13, 5/28, 7/4 and 9/1.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
Autographs & Entertainment

  • Watch as the Purina Incredible Dog Team , a team of rescue dogs, entertain the crowd by catching Frisbees and doing other “Olympic style” events
  • At 5:45 p.m. nearly every Indians team member and coach will be available for autographs on the concourse until 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 13, 2012 @ 1:15 PM
Kids Eat Free / Souvenir Sunday

  • All children ages 14 and under will eat free on Sundays. Each child receives a voucher for one hot dog, one bottled water and one bag of chips.
  • The first 2,500 fans in attendance will also receive a Neil Walker Bobblehead.

Monday, May 14, 2012 @ 11:05 AM
Baseball in Education Day

Louisville Bats

Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
Thursday Value Night

  • Thursday Value Night Exclusively available for Thursday evening games, this special package includes a game ticket, T-shirt, hot dog and unlimited soda. Value Night offer starts at $16.

Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 7:15 PM
Friday Fireworks

  • The most popular night of the week, enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show following each Friday home game beginning in May.
  • Plus, bonus fireworks shows on 4/13, 5/28, 7/4 and 9/1.

Durham Bulls

Monday, May 28, 2012 @ 6:05 PM
Memorial Day Monday Dollar Menu

  • Bring your appetite each Monday because hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn and potato chips are only $1 each.
  • Also enjoy a post-game fireworks show in honor of Memorial day.
  • As a tribute to Veterans and active duty members, the Indians will dawn their camo jerseys for this 6:05 p.m. game.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
McAlister’s 2-for-1 Tuesday

  • Visit any central Indiana McAlister’s Deli location and pick up your 2-for-1 Tuesdays coupon. Bring that coupon to the Victory Field Box Office and you’ll receive two tickets for the price of one.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 @ 1:05 PM
Business Day Game

  • Perfect for lunch at the ballpark and an afternoon of baseball under the sun. The Indians offer seven Wednesday matinee games at 1:05 p.m. throughout the season.
  • Parking made easy for day games when you ride the Weekday Day Game Shuttle.

Thursday, May 31, 2012 @ 7:05 PM
Thursday Value Night

  • Thursday Value Night Exclusively available for Thursday evening games, this special package includes a game ticket, T-shirt, hot dog and unlimited soda. Value Night offer starts at $16.

 

Indianapolis Indians 2012 Home Opener

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Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis was rocking Friday night for the Indianapolis Indians home opener against the Toledo Mud Hens in front of a record setting home opener crowd of 14,073.

Maybe it was the unusual warmth we’ve had this year so far that brought everyone out. Or maybe it was the downtown electricity still flowing from the Super Bowl. But you could feel the excitement in the air and the smell of burgers and brats reminded us that summer is arriving and it’s time for the greatest summer pastime.

One of the largest off-field talked about items was the new Indianapolis Indians Victory Lager brewed by Indianapolis based Sun King Brewing.  While I was unable to have any myself, as with any Sun King beer I’ve had, I have no doubt it’s good.

On the field there was no shortage of excitement either.  With a tied ballgame in the bottom of the ninth, based loaded, two outs, designated hitter Nick Evans (22) singled to bring in left fielder Gorkys Hernandez (7) for the winning run, giving the Indians a 3-2 victory and bring their season record to .500 at 4-4.  The victory went to reliever Daniel McCutchen (2.0 IP, 1 BB, 3 SO), who improved to 1-0 on the season.

Following the game we had our first Friday Night Fireworks of the season, which is always fun to stick around for.

The only downside to the evening, also 60-degree Guarantee Night, was the fact that it was 62-degrees at the first pitch, thus everyone in attendance didn’t get a free ticket to another April home game.  But is that really a downside? Not hardly! It was a fantastic evening at the Vic and we look forward to bringing you regular coverage of the team throughout the season.

The Tribe is home through next Friday, so check the April schedule and be sure to make it out to a game.

For your viewing pleasure, here are some of our top pictures of the evening, including the winning run, Naptown Baby Buzz, Mel McMahon interviewing John “My Car Doc” Cannon, Rowdie & the fireworks.

Indianapolis Indians April 2012 Home Schedule

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Toledo Mud Hens at Indianapolis Indians

Friday, April 13, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Opening Night

  • 60 Degree Weather Guarantee
  • Fireworks / Schedule Magnet Giveaway / Bike to the Ballpark
  • Results: Indians won 3-2

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Autographs & Entertainment

  • Mascot Mania / Schedule Magnet Giveaway The Indianapolis Indians award-winning mascot Rowdie and a variety of mascots from all around Central Indiana will sign autographs for fans for a special Mascot Mania event hosted at Victory Field.
  • Notes: Postponed due to rain. Double header on April 15th.

Sunday, April 15, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Kids Eat Free / Souvenir Sunday

  • All children ages 14 and under will eat free on Sundays. Each child receives a voucher for one hot dog, a water and one bag of chips. The first 2,500 fans in attendance each Sunday will also receive an Indians souvenir Wall Calendar.
  • Notes: Start time moved up to 12:35. Two 7-inning games will be played.

Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM
Monday Dollar Menu

  • Bring your appetite each Monday because hot dogs, peanuts, Cracker Jack, popcorn and potato chips are only $1 each.

Columbus Clippers at Indianapolis Indians

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 7:05 PM
McAlister’s 2-for-1 Tuesday

  • Visit any central Indiana McAlister’s Deli location and pick up your 2-for-1 Tuesdays coupon. Bring that coupon to the Victory Field Box Office and you’ll receive two tickets for the price of one.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Baseball in Education Day

Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7:15 PM

Louisville Bats at Indianapolis Indians

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:05 PM
McAlister’s 2-for-1 Tuesday

  • Visit any central Indiana McAlister’s Deli location and pick up your 2-for-1 Tuesdays coupon. Bring that coupon to the Victory Field Box Office and you’ll receive two tickets for the price of one.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM
Baseball in Education Day