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BlueClaws Kick Off May With Homecoming

Charleston and Lexington coming to Lakewood.

A road trip that started with two wins at Greenville took a turn for the worst for the Lakewood BlueClaws as the Asheville Tourists and mother nature made for a messy swing through the southern half of the South Atlantic League. 

After Greenville won the last game of a three game set 12-1 Asheville won the first game of their series in a 14-10 thriller. A rain storm then rolled through the area canceling not only Saturday's game but a double dip on Sunday. The teams played a doubleheader on Monday with Asheville winning both games before the team returns home for seven games against Charleston and Lexington. 

First pitch on Wednesday is scheduled for 6:35 against the RiverDogs. It will also be a Kentucky Derby Preview Night and a chance to win a Haskell prize package courtesy of Monmouth Park.

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The first 2000 fans at Thursday night's game will get a free rally towel and fans interested in college will get to learn more about some local schools as the BlueClaws host a college fair during the game. It will also be another Thirsty Thursday with $1 beer and soda available at the Coors Light WRAT Trap. 

Friday night the team will host another fireworks spectacular and it will also be Toms River night at the ballpark. The concourse will include Toms River businesses and there will be special promotions and games held during the game around the stadium. 

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When the Lexington Legends come to town for a 4:05 game on Saturday they will see BlueClaws fans on two legs and four as the team hosts its annual Bark in the Park event. 

Sunday's game starts at 1:05 and the first 2000 fans through the turnstiles will receive a BlueClaws All-Star Deck of Cards. It will also be EMS Appreciation Day at First Energy Park and young fans 12 and under will eat free for the game. 

With the season well underway fans will have a chance to meet some of their favorite BlueClaws players on Monday night. The team will host a pre-game autograph event with players signing on the field from 5:30 to 6 p.m. before the 6:35 start. It will also be another kids eat free night

The finale against the Legends will be a Senior Day Tuesday where all senior fans will be able to eat free and play Baseball Bingo during the game. It will also be Jewish Heritage Night including ceremonies during the game, tables and more including Kosher food available at the stadium. 

When Tuesday's game is done the team will pack up for a quick four game series in Greensboro before returning home on May 13 for three games against Delmarva followed by four games at home when the Grasshoppers come to Lakewood.


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