The Toledo Mud Hens are excited to get the party started April 6 for (2012) opening day.
“It has definitely taken on a life of being a big community party,” said Michael Keedy, Mud Hens manager of special events.
“People come down early. They are downtown at all the establishments. We get a big crowd every year. It’s a lot of excitement, and we’re looking forward to it again this year.”
Gates at Fifth Third Field will open two hours early at 3 p.m. as the Mud Hens host an opening day Bash pregame party.
The admission price of $30 for the Home run Terrace and $32 for The Nest includes admission to the game, a buffet and live music by 56dAZe. The band will perform from 3-4:30 p.m. and the buffet will be available from 3:30 p.m. until game time at 5 p.m. The buffet includes hamburgers, hot dogs, fish sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and cookies along with beverages and drink specials, such as $3 drafts.
For those already attending the game, wristbands for admission to the party are available for $17.
Tickets can be purchased at MudHens.com, at the ticket office or by phone at (419) 725-HeNs (4367). opening day is also an opportunity for fans to see the improved suite lounge, which has been renovated with glass so fans can see the field. The lounge will feature a two-man band on opening day. It will be the second opportunity to see the renovations following the charity game against the Detroit Tigers on April 4.
“This year is going to be unique with the exhibition game two days before opening day,” Keedy said.
“It just goes to show how big the community is with sports and how much they rally around the Toledo Mud Hens, that we’re going to have two days in the first week of April with a full-capacity ballpark.”
The first pitch of the 2012 season is set for 5 p.m. April 6 as the Mud Hens take on the Indianapolis Indians. O
