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2024 Indianapolis Indians Opening Homestand, April 2-7

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The Indianapolis Indians kick off their first homestand on Tuesday, April 2, against the Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Celebrate accordingly as Indians baseball returns to Victory Field on Opening Night with a 60 Degree Weather Guarantee, Tuesday Dollar Menu and Knot Hole Kids Club Opening Night.

The week continues with a Half-Off Wednesday Night (April 3), Thirsty Thursday™ (April 4) and Friday Fireworks (April 5) before Total Solar Eclipse Weekend (April 6-7) rounds out the six-game series.

Tuesday, April 2 – Tuesday Dollar Menu, Opening Night, 60 Degree Weather Guarantee, Knot Hole Kids Club Opening Night

$1 concessions! Bring your appetite and devour hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, popcorn, Cracker Jack® and churros, all available for just a buck.

Baseball is BACK! Whether you attend the Indians’ home opener every season or are simply excited for baseball’s return, come out to Victory Field for the first home game of the 2024 campaign. The Indians are once again making a 60 Degree Weather Guarantee on Opening Night. If the temperature is below 60 degrees at first pitch, all fans with an Opening Night ticket will receive an undated ticket voucher redeemable to another April home game of their choice.

Knot Hole members will be taking over the Vic, too. They will deliver the bases, announce the Indians’ leadoff batter, become Rowdie Rookies, Baseball Buddies and more.

Gates Open: 5:30 PM | First Pitch: 6:35 PM

Wednesday, April 3 – Half-Off Wednesday Night

Enjoy half-price Box, Reserved and Lawn tickets for every Wednesday night game! Enter the code HALF in the coupon code field before selecting your seats.

Gates Open: 5:30 PM | First Pitch: 6:35 PM

POSTPONED due to Inclement weather until Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Thursday, April 4 – Thirsty Thursday™

The best drink specials in Indy happen on Thirsty Thursdays™ at Victory Field. Satisfy your thirst with $2 Pepsi products and draft beers starting at $3! Must be 21 years and older to purchase.

Gates Open: 5:30 PM | First Pitch: 6:35 PM

Friday, April 5 – Friday Fireworks

Baseball and boom! Bring the family and have a blast with postgame fireworks.

Thanks to Visit Indy, receive a pair of Total Solar Eclipse approved glasses when you arrive to the ballpark.

Gates Open: 6 PM | First Pitch: 7:05 PM

Saturday, April 6 – Total Solar Eclipse Weekend, Bike to the Ballpark

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate a solar phenomenon. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a glow in the dark Total Solar Eclipse Indianapolis t-shirt. Fans can also receive a pair of Total Solar Eclipse approved glasses upon arrival courtesy of Damar. For adults 21 and older, Sun King Brewery’s Path of Totality Beer will be available for purchase.

Enjoy springtime in Indianapolis with Bike to the Ballpark! Fans can gather at Sun King’s downtown brewery before riding over to Victory Field. Bike Indianapolis will provide valet bike parking while you enjoy the game.

UPDATED SCHEDULE

The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Wednesday night’s postponed contest vs. the Memphis Redbirds at Victory Field will be made up on Saturday, April 6, as part of a doubleheader.

The first pitch for the first of two 7.0-inning games is scheduled for 5:05 PM, with gates opening at 4:30 PM. Game 2 will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.

Gates Open: 4:30 PM | First Pitch: 5:05 PM

Sunday, April 7 – Kids Eat Free Sunday, Total Solar Eclipse Weekend, Knot Hole Kids Club Giveaway

Lunch on us! All children 14 and under receive a free hot dog, bag of chips and Capri Sun® juice pouch with price of admission.

The first 1,000 fans 14 and under through the gates will receive an Earth, Moon and Sun juggling set. Fans can also receive a pair of Total Solar Eclipse approved glasses thanks to Damar. For adults 21 and older, Sun King Brewery’s Path of Totality Beer will be available for purchase.

The first 250 Knot Hole Kids Club members will receive one (1) pair of Rowdie socks, while supplies last. Must have membership card to redeem. And don’t forget, members of the Knot Hole Kids Club also get the opportunity to run the bases after Sunday home games (weather permitting).

Gates Open: 12:30 PM | First Pitch: 1:35 PM

The Buzz from December 15, 2021

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What’s new in Indy? What did you miss or forget about? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s the latest curated roundup from around the Circle City, December 15, 2021, Edition.

Christmas in Indianapolis

Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Crime

Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis Zoo

INDYCAR

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Other Indy News

Indianapolis Indians Host Iowa Cubs August 31-September 5, 2021

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The Indianapolis Indians host the Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, at Victory Field for a six-game homestand Tuesday, August 31 through Sunday, September 5, 2021.

Buy your digital tickets today at milb.com/indianapolis/tickets/promotions.

Tuesday Dollar Menu

Tuesday, August 31 at 7:05 PM

  • Hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, Cracker Jack, and popcorn all available for $1 each.

Bark in the Park

Wednesday, September 1 at 7:05 PM

  • Bark in the Park packages for Wednesday, September 1 are sold out. Single-game tickets (no dogs) are still available.

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, September 2 at 7:05 PM

  • $2 Pepsi fountain drinks, $3 domestic drafts, and $5 premium and craft drafts.

Friday Fireworks

Friday, September 3 at 7:05 PM

  • Stick around and enjoy a spectacular firework show immediately following the game.

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks

Saturday, September 4 at 7:05 PM

  • Enjoy a special fireworks show as we celebrate Labor Day Weekend!

Kids Eat Free Sunday & Knot Hole Kids Club Giveaway

Sunday, September 5 at 1:35 PM

  • All kids 14 and under receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips, and bottle of water with the price of admission.
  • The first 500 Knot Hole Kids Club members will receive an exclusive Velcro toss while supplies last. Must have a membership card to redeem.

Indianapolis Indians Host Memphis Redbirds June 15-20, 2021

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The Indianapolis Indians return to Victory Field for a six-game homestand Tuesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 20 against the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. This is the second of two series that the Indianapolis Indians will play against the Southeast Division this season.

Buy your digital tickets today at milb.com/indianapolis/tickets/promotions.

Victory Field Capacity Set to 50%

Due to fineable mandates from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) director Dr. Virginia A. Caine, the stadium capacity for the series is set at 50%.

Victory Field Mask Mandate Lifted

Per the current Marion County Public Health Department mandate, masks are required for all nonvaccinated fans age 2 or older unless actively eating or drinking in their ticketed seat location.

Fully vaccinated fans are no longer required to wear masks at Victory Field.

The Indianapolis Indians are adhering to the MCPHD’s guidelines and will adjust capacity percentage and health and safety protocols at Victory Field when authorized.

Tuesday Dollar Menu

Tuesday, June 15 at 7:05 PM

  • Hot dogs, peanuts, potato chips, Cracker Jack, and popcorn all available for $1 each.

Bark in the Park

Wednesday, June 16 at 7:05 PM

  • Ticket packages include one (1) giveaway item; dog owners may select a leash, food scoop or ball toss toy.
  • Right field lawn pods accommodate six (6) humans/dogs; limit of one (1) dog per person.

Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, June 17 at 7:05 PM

  • $2 Pepsi fountain drinks, $3 domestic drafts, and $5 premium and craft drafts.

Friday Fireworks

Friday, June 18 at 7:05 PM

  • Stick around and enjoy a spectacular firework show immediately following the game.

MARVEL Super Hero Night and Jersey Auction

Saturday, June 19 at 7:05 PM

  • The Indians will wear specialty Captain Marvel jerseys which will be auctioned off during the game to raise money for Indianapolis Indians Charities.
  • Add to your collection and be one of the first 2,500 fans through the gates to receive a Captain Marvel bobblehead.

Father’s Day Catch on the Field & Kids Eat Free Sunday

Sunday, June 20 at 1:35 PM

  • Grab your mitt and share a special moment with dad by signing up for a postgame catch on the field; the ticket package includes two (2) Box seats, one (1) hat for dad, and one (1) baseball for use on the field.
  • All kids 14 and under receive a voucher for a free hot dog, bag of chips, and bottle of water with the price of admission.

Victory Field Capacity Increased for June 2021

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The Indianapolis Indians have announced that Victory Field will operate at 50%  capacity for its next two homestands beginning Tuesday, June 1, and continuing through Sunday, June  20. In total, 12 home contests will be played during that span with approximately 6,900 tickets available per game.

Regarding face coverings, both Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Centers for Disease Control and  Prevention (CDC) have deferred to state and local authorities on mask mandates.

Per the current Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) mandate by Director Dr. Virginia A. Caine, and backed by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, face coverings will be required for all fans over the age of 2 years old. Fans may only remove masks when actively eating or drinking in their ticketed seat location.

Indianapolis Indians June 2021 Ticket Information

Full- and half-season ticket holders receive priority access to the June 1 through June 20 home games beginning Monday, May 17 at 10 AM. Then on Thursday, May 20 at 10 AM, mini and flex plan holders along with Knot Hole Kids Club members will receive priority seating access. Single-game tickets will be made available to the general public on Monday, May 24 at 10 AM.

Outfield lawn pods can hold up to six (6) people at $12 per ticket while reserved ($15) and box ($18) seat pods accommodate two (2) to six (6) people.

The Indians welcome the Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians Triple-A affiliate) to Victory Field for six games from June 1-6. Then from June 15-20, the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals) come to The  Vic for a six-game series.

As safety protocols continue to evolve, the Indians will update Victory Field’s capacity percentage and guidelines upon approval from the MCPHD.

Frustration Mounts Towards Indy Mask Mandate

The MCPHD is supposed to release an update this week on mask mandates, while many across the state and the country have already dropped the mask mandate.

We would assume that the local mask mandate goes away this week, but as our Marion County and statewide approach to the pandemic has seemed highly political, and seemingly not very scientific nor focused on health, we’ll just have to wait to see. Especially since dropping the mask mandate this week would have implications for the Indy 500. Plus the way we treated the Big Ten Championships and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament seemed a little off. As if the timing of certain “relaxations” were based solely on events, not science.

This conversation on the MCPHD Twitter thread sums up the frustration pretty well.

Having been to Victory Field for the first homestand last week, we can assure you that everything is on the up-and-up at Victory Field and you should have no fears about attending a game in person, mask or not.

PLAY BALL!!!

Donte Moncrief to Sign Autographs Before Celebrity Softball Challenge

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The Indianapolis Indians and Victory Field have announced an autograph session with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Donte Moncrief before the 9th Annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge on Thursday, June 15, 2017. The autograph signing starts when gates open at 5:30 p.m. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Last month the Indians announced former Indianapolis Colts Robert Mathis and Pat McAfee, plus current Colt T.Y. Hilton and Indiana Pacer Paul George, are already slated to play in the game, with more Indy sports stars and media personalities to be announced. The Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers are presenting sponsors of the event, with proceeds benefiting Indiana Children’s Wish Fund.

Fans attending the Donte Moncrief autograph signing should arrive at Victory Field before the gates open at 5:30 p.m. The session is available to the first 200 people in line. Fans are limited to one autograph per person. No posed pictures will be allowed due to time constraints, but fans can take pictures during the signing.

Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grants wishes to Indiana children, ages 3 -18, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses. The Celebrity Softball Challenge is played in memory of Caroline Symmes, a Wish child who was involved with the inaugural event and passed away in December 2009.

Tickets are $10, but children 3 and under get in free. To purchase tickets, call the Victory Field Box Office at 317-269-3545 or visit IndyIndians.com/celebritysoftball. For more information about the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, go to indywish.org.

Celebrity Softball Challenge Set for June 15 at Victory Field

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Indy’s biggest sports stars take the field for a cause on Thursday, June 15, 2017, for the 9th Annual Caroline Symmes Memorial Celebrity Softball Challenge presented by the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers. The event benefits Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, with Indy celebrities taking over downtown Victory Field and raising funds to help Indiana Children’s Wish Fund grant wishes to Indiana children, ages 3 -18, who suffer from life-threatening illnesses.

Headlining this year’s Celebrity Softball Challenge are Indianapolis Colts legends Robert Mathis and Pat McAfee, plus current Colts All-Pro wide receiver TY Hilton and Indiana Pacers All-Star swingman Paul George. Pacers center Myles Turner will also be in the line-up, with more Indy sports stars still to be announced.

The Celebrity Softball Challenge is in memory of Caroline Symmes, a Wish child who was involved with the inaugural event and passed away in December 2009.

“This is an amazing event, bringing together celebrities, Wish children and our community,” says L.G. Edwards, board president of Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. “Fans have the opportunity to see their favorite celebrities up close, get autographs and enjoy a fun time with their families.”

Tickets are $10 and go on sale to the public beginning May 1. Children 3 and under get in free. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m., with the Victory Field gates open at 5:30 p.m.

“The Indians and Victory Field are thrilled to once again host this year’s Celebrity Softball Challenge,” said Randy Lewandowski, president and GM of the Indianapolis Indians. “It’s fun for fans to watch their hometown sports heroes play a game that takes them out of their natural element, while they also raise funds to grant wishes to deserving Wish children and their families.”

To purchase tickets, call the Victory Field Box Office 317-269-3545 or visit IndyIndians.com/celebritysoftball. For more information about the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund, go to indywish.org.

Indianapolis Indians Game #7 Lineup & Notes #RollTribe

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Location: Victory Field

Game Time: 1:35 PM ET

Game #7/Home #7: Indianapolis Indians (2-4) vs. Columbus Clippers (4-2)

Pitching Probables: RHP Drew Hutchison (0-0, 6.75) vs. LHP Ryan Merritt (0-1, 7.20)

Probable Starting Lineups

Columbus Clippers

  1. Erik Gonzalez – SS
  2. Ronnie Rodriguez – 2B
  3. Chris Colabello – DH
  4. Bradley Zimmer – CF
  5. Giovanny Urshela – 3B
  6. Richie Shaffer – LF
  7. Nellie Rodriguez – 1B
  8. Erik Kratz – C
  9. Jordan Smith – RF
 Indianapolis Indians

  1. Max Moroff – 2B
  2. Gift Ngoepe – SS
  3. Eric Wood – 3B
  4. Elias Diaz – C
  5. Austin Meadows – CF
  6. Anderson Feliz – DH
  7. Jason Rogers – 1B
  8. Danny Ortiz – RF
  9. Christopher Bostick – LF

TRIBE NOTES

STAFF LOOKING GOOD: Through six games, Tribe pitchers have collected a 3.21 ERA (20 ER in 56.0 IP), the fourth-best mark in the International League. The rotation owns a 3.46 ERA in 28.1 innings, while the bullpen has a collective 2.93 ERA in 27.2 innings of work.

MAX-TRA BASES: Max Moroff is currently tied for the IL lead in extra-base hits with five. He has racked up two doubles and three home runs so far this season. Charlotte’s Danny Hayes also has tallied five extra-base knocks.

BACK-TO-BACK SHUTTIES: The Indians were shut out again last night, marking the first time since June 24-25, 2016, when Buffalo blanked Indy 1-0 and 4-0 in consecutive games at Victory Field. Indianapolis has not been held scoreless in at least three consecutive games since May 15-18, 2012, when they were shut out in all four games of a series at Lehigh Valley.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Indians Game #6 Lineup & Notes #RollTribe

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Location: Victory Field

Game Time: 7:05 PM ET

Game #6/Home #6: Indianapolis Indians (2-3) vs. Columbus Clippers (3-2)

Pitching Probables: LHP Steven Brault (0-0, 4.50) vs. RHP Mike Clevinger (0-0, 1.50)

Probable Starting Lineups

Columbus Clippers

  1. Erik Gonzalez – SS
  2. Ronnie Rodriguez – RF
  3. Chris Colabello – DH
  4. Bradley Zimmer – CF
  5. Giovanny Urshela – 3B
  6. Richie Shaffer – LF
  7. Nellie Rodriguez – 1B
  8. Adam Moore – C
  9. Eric Stamets – 2B
 Indianapolis Indians

  1. Max Moroff – SS
  2. Christopher Bostick – RF
  3. Austin Meadows – CF
  4. Jose Osuna – 1B
  5. Erich Weiss – 2B
  6. Jason Rogers – DH
  7. Danny Ortiz – LF
  8. Eric Wood – 3B
  9. Jacob Stallings – C

TRIBE NOTES

NGOEPE SWINGIN’ IT: Gift Ngoepe has been the one constant producer for the Indians so far this season. After batting .429 (18-for-42) for the Pirates in spring training, he’s carried his success into the regular season for Indianapolis, batting .421 (8-for-19) through five games. He’s racked up four extra-base hits while continuing his stellar work defensively, primarily at shortstop.

APRIL 10 VS. COLUMBUS: After falling 1-0 in 11 innings last night, the Tribe have now been shut out by the Clippers on April 10 over each of the last three seasons. Last year, Mike Clevinger outdueled Tyler Glasnow and the Indians in a 1-0 shutout at Huntington Park. In 2015, Danny Salazar bested Adrian Sampson and the Tribe in a 3-0 triumph at Victory Field.

EXTRA-INNING BITS: After going 7-9 in extra innings in 2016, the Tribe lost their first extra-inning game last night. Since 2005, the Indians own an 83-79 record in extras. In 2013, Indy posted a 16-7 record in extra innings. Its worst record in extras since ’05 came in 2008 when the team went 1-9.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Indians

Indianapolis Indians Game #5 Lineup & Notes #RollTribe

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Location: Victory Field

Game Time: 7:05 PM ET

Game #5/Home #5: Indianapolis Indians (2-2) vs. Columbus Clippers (2-2)

Pitching Probables: RHP Josh Lindblom (0-0, 0.00) vs. LHP Chris Narveson

Probable Starting Lineups

Columbus Clippers

  1. Erik Gonzalez – RF
  2. Lonnie Chisenhall – CF
  3. Ronny Rodriguez – 2B
  4. Chris Colabello – 1B
  5. Giovanny Urshela – 3B
  6. Richie Shaffer – LF
  7. Jeremy Lucas – DH
  8. Erik Kratz – C
  9. Eric Stamets – SS
 Indianapolis Indians

  1. Christopher Bostick – 2B
  2. Gift Ngoepe – SS
  3. Jose Osuna – 1B
  4. Elias Diaz – C
  5. Austin Meadows – LF
  6. Jason Rogers – DH
  7. Eric Wood – 3B
  8. Danny Ortiz – CF
  9. Anderson Feliz – RF

TRIBE NOTES

RISPY BUSINESS: Both the Mud Hens and Indians struggled with RISP against one another. Toledo went 7-for-29 (.241) with RISP, and Indianapolis posted a .226 clip (7-for-31) in the four-game set.

STICKY SITUATION: The Tribe bullpen struggled to stop the bleeding over the final three games against Toledo this week­end. Indy’s relievers inherited a total of nine baserunners from Friday thru Sunday, allowing seven of them to score.

HOMECOMING: Josh Lindblom will make his first affiliated start since Aug. 31, 2014 while pitching for Triple-A Sacra­mento. Lindblom, 29, spent the last two seasons with the Lotte Giants in the Korean Baseball Organization. While with Lotte, he greeted fans in Korean during his postgame interviews and also tweeted in Korean. Lindblom, born and raised in Lafayette, Ind., played college ball at Purdue University before being selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round (61st overall) of the 2008 MLB June Amateur Draft. Lindblom lives in Indianapolis year-round.

SOURCE: Indianapolis Indians