HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS
Monday, August 11 – Wednesda y, August 20, 2008
New York Ya nkees, Sea ttle Ma riners, Oa kla nd Athletics
Wednesday, August 13:
Player Appearances
(Nick Punto, Denard Span, Mike Redmond, Brendan
Harris, Michael Cuddyer, Brian Buscher Carlos Gomes,
Harmon KIllebrew)
Friday, August 15:
Singles Night
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/singles for details and
tickets!
Saturday, August 16:
Bike to the Ballpark
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/community for details!
Sunday, August 17:
Michael & Claudia Cuddyer’s Celebrity Waiter Event
Morton’s The Steakhouse
Monday, August 18:
Peanut-Free Skybox
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/peanut for details and
tickets!
All-You-Can-Eat Night
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/allyoucaneat for
details and tickets!
Tuesday, August 19:
All-You-Can Eat Night
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/allyoucaneat for
details and tickets!
Lutheran Night
Visit www.twinsbaseball.com/groups and click on
“group events for details and tickets!
Monday, August 11 vs. New York Yankees (7:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Edina Realty
SPECIAL EVENT – Major League Baseball celebrates “hometown heroes.” Astronaut Robert Cabana will be
throwing out a ceremonial first pitch and signing autographs during the game inside gate H.
Tuesday, August 12 vs. New York Yankees (7:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Edina Realty
BALLPARK COUNTDOWN – During the sixth inning, the Samsung countdown to the new ballpark will mark
100 more games left in the Metrodome.
Wednesday, August 13 vs. New York Yankees (12:10 p.m.)
Series presented by Edina Realty
PLAYER APPEARANCE – Denard Span and Tim Laudner will be appearing at Dick’s Sporting Goods in
Richfield from 6 to 7 p.m. Nick Punto and Ron Coomer will autograph 7 to 8 p.m. With a $20 donation, you
will receive autographs from both players plus a $5 Dick's Bonus certificate. Limit one per person per player.
All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase new "Gloves for Kids" at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the
Twin Cities.
PLAYER APPEARANCE – Mike Redmond will be at Rock Bottom Brewery in downtown Minneapolis from 6 to
7 p.m. keg tapping and signing autographs.
BASEBALL UNPLUGGED – From 7 to 9 p.m., Michael Cuddyer will host Baseball Unplugged with guests
Brendan Harris and Brian Buscher at Joe Senser’s in Bloomington.
Friday, August 15 vs. Seattle Mariners (7:10 p.m.) – Back-to-School Weekend
Back-to-School Weekend presented by Target
TICKET OFFER – Cub Foods Fantastic Fridays presented by Land O’ Lakes and 5 Eyewitness News – Purchase
a Home Run Porch ticket and receive a coupon for a free half-gallon of milk or orange juice from Land O’
Lakes redeemable at Cub Foods.
GIVEAWAY – The first 5,000 fans 14 and under will receive a Twins stationery set courtesy of MLB 2K8.
ALUMNI AUTOGRAPHS – Twins Alumni, Tim Laudner, will close out this season Alumni Autograph session
signing from 5:30-6:00 in the Sunroom and 6:15-6:45 on the Plaza.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION – The Twins and Target are making a “Pitch for Pencils” on behalf of the
World Vision Storehouse, a member of the Kids In Need Foundation. Drop off your pencil donation or other
school supply donation at any gate entrance beginning 2 hours prior to game time August 15-17.
SINGLES NIGHT – The Minnesota Twins invite singles from all over the Twin Cities area to an evening at the
ballpark. The night will kick off at 5:30 p.m. in the picnic area with DJ Eric Popcan, hosting the social hour
including food, games, music, and prize giveaways outside the park. After the social, it’s the Twins against
the Seattle Mariners in the first game of the weekend series. Event highlights include Home Run Porch
game ticket, social, appetizers, and soft drinks included in price, great door prizes (such as bobble heads
and autographed items), Cash Bar (Picnic Area). Please visit www.twinsbaseball.com/singles for more
information and tickets.
Saturday, August 16 vs. Seattle Mariners (2:55 p.m.) – Back-to-School Weekend
Back-to-School Weekend presented by Target
TICKET OFFER – DQ Sensational Saturdays presented by KARE 11 – Purchase a Home Run Porch ticket and
receive a coupon for a buy-one-get-one free Blizzard Flavor Treat from DQ.
TICKET OFFER – The Our Family Brand Saturday Tailgate Party – presented by FSN – $32. Upper club ticket
and a pass to pregame tailgate event and barbeque, baseball cap, autographs from Twins alumni, Must
be purchased at least 72 hours prior to game date.
GIVEAWAY – The first 5,000 fans 14 and under will receive a soft-sided lunch bag courtesy of Target.
BIKE TO THE BALLPARK – There will be free bicycle parking on the Metrodome Plaza and 2-for-1 Home Run
Porch tickets for those who cycle to the game. Offer good the day of the game only.
PLAYER APPEARANCE- Meet the past and feature of Twins Baseball at the grand opening celebration of
Best Buy at The Mall of America. Meet Harmon KIllebrew and Carlos Gomes from 7:00 – 8:30 on the third
floor Mall of America Store.
Sunday, August 17 vs. Seattle Mariners (1:10 p.m.) – Back-to-School Weekend
Back-to-School Weekend presented by Target
TICKET OFFER – Kemps Kids Day presented by KARE 11 - $20/$7 – Two kids receive FREE admission in the
Home Run Porch or Cheap Seats with the purchase of one adult ticket in same section. Free Kemps IttiBitz
or Kemps single.
GIVEAWAY – The first 5,000 fans 14 and under will receive a shoulder pack courtesy of Target.
GIVEAWAY –5,000 fans 14 and under who visit the Tailgate Tent will receive Joe Mauer books courtesy of
M.E.L.S.A.
CELEBRITY WAITER EVENT – Join Michael Cuddyer and his Minnesota Twins teammates as they trade their
bats and gloves for aprons and serving trays at Morton’s The Steakhouse in honor of The Boys & Girls Clubs
of the Twin Cities. The event includes a cocktail reception, lavish four-course meal and exciting auction
items! Players and wives scheduled to participate include Michael and Claudia Cuddyer, Justin Morneau
and Krista Martin, Mike and Michelle Redmond, Jesse and Becky Crain, Boof Bonser and Jessica Clark,
Jason and Blake Kubel and Brian Buscher. Individual tickets are $250 and corporate tables of 8, featuring
prime seating and a unique Twins experience, are $3,000. Please visit www.twinsbaseball.com/waiters for
tickets and information.
Monday, August 18 vs. Oakland Athletics (7:10 p.m.)
TICKET OFFER – Mountain Dew Mega Monday – All Lower Reserved tickets are $10 off with the presentation
of a Mountain Dew or Pepsi product can or bottle at the Mountain Dew Redemption Center on the Qwest
Metrodome Plaza, any Twins Pro Shop location or by providing a valid Mountain Dew UPC code when
purchasing tickets via www.twinsbaseball.com or the Twins' charge-by-phone lines.
PEANUT-FREE SKYBOX – The skybox will be peanut-free and available exclusively for individuals with peanut
allergies and their families. The skybox is located in the lower level of right field. Tickets in the peanut-free
skybox are $30, and may be purchased by visiting www.twinsbaseball.com/peanut or calling 612-33-TWINS
or 800-33-TWINS. Seating is limited to the first 110 fans per game.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT NIGHT – All-You-Can-Eat seats will be located in Upper Club sections 232 and 233
(limited to the first 600 tickets purchased each game). Featured menu items offered will include hot dogs,
nachos, popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, fountain soda and water. The cost is $33 per seat and $29 per seat for
organizations purchasing 25 or more tickets. Tickets are available at www.twinsbaseball.com/allyoucaneat
or by calling 1-800 33 TWINS.
Tuesday, August 19 vs. Oakland Athletics (7:10 p.m.)
TICKET OFFER – The Our Family Brand Half-Price Tuesdays – Home Run Porch tickets, normally $20, are just
$10. Also includes a discount on an Our Family Brand product.
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT NIGHT – All-You-Can-Eat seats will be located in Upper Club sections 232 and 233
(limited to the first 600 tickets purchased each game). Featured menu items offered will include hot dogs,
nachos, popcorn, peanuts, pretzels, fountain soda and water. The cost is $33 per seat and $29 per seat for
organizations purchasing 25 or more tickets. Tickets are available at www.twinsbaseball.com/allyoucaneat
or by calling 1-800 33 TWINS.
LUTHERAN NIGHT – This year marks the 15th year of Lutheran Night at the Twins. Here’s your chance to join
family and friends for a night of big league fun and excitement! Since 1994, over 76,000 Lutherans of all
ages have joined together for an evening of fellowship at the ballpark. Again this year, $ 1.00 from every
ticket sold from Lutheran night program will go to Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity to help better
lives for Minnesota families. Tickets range in price from $6 to $21. For tickets and more information, please
visit www.twinsbaseball.com/groups and click on “group events.”
PLAYER APPEARANCE – Denard Span will be signing autographs at the Maple Grove Spire location from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 20 vs. Oakland Athletics (12:10 p.m.)
TICKET OFFER – Treasure Island Senior Day – Fans 55 and over receive $5 discount on lower reserved or
upper club ticket for any weekday day game. Coupon for buy-one, get-one free buffet at Tradewinds
Buffet at Treasure Island.
WINE, WOMEN AND BASEBALL – Exclusively for women, the Herberger’s Wine, Women & Baseball –
presented by WCCO-TV a nd KS95-FM – is $45 and includes a Lower Reserved ticket to the game as well as
entrance to exclusive pregame festivities in the Tailgate Tent on the Metrodome Plaza from 10 a.m. to
noon. Pregame events will feature wine-tasting by Mirassou, Dancing Bull and Barefoot Bubbly, appetizers
and desserts, new “Pamper Yourself” stations, including makeovers, manicures, massages, a
complimentary gift and visits by special guests.