Pennant Giveaway, Human Cannonball Appearance and Superhero Day Highlight Upcoming Week at First Tennessee Park
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club begins an eight-game homestand on Saturday, May 14th when they welcome the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, the Fresno Grizzlies, to First Tennessee Park.
Following the four-game series against the Grizzlies, the Sounds will welcome the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, the Sacramento River Cats, for a four-game series from Thursday, May 19th to Sunday, May 22nd.
Below is a preview for each game of the homestand.
Saturday, May 14th
Nashville Sounds vs. Fresno
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
Sunday, May 15th
Nashville Sounds vs. Fresno
2:05pm, Gates open at 1:00pm
- Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 1:15pm-1:30.pm
- Military Sunday presented by Piedmont Natural Gas, Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4 – the Sounds will wear camouflage jerseys to honor active/veteran military men, women & families.
- Post-game Kids Run the Bases (12 & under) presented by First Tennessee.
Monday, May 16th
Nashville Sounds vs. Fresno
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
- Major League Monday Pennant Giveaway presented by 650 AM WSM (First 2,000 Fans).
- Kroger Plus Monday – Buy a “Family 4-Pack” that includes 4 Select section tickets, 4 hot dogs & 4 fountain sodas for $44.00. This offer is only available at participating Ticketmaster locations inside Kroger stores and is not available at First Tennessee Park.
Tuesday, May 17th
Nashville Sounds vs. Fresno
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
- “Live from Nashville, it’s Tuesday Night” – The Human Cannonball Appearance – This wild entertainment act is like something you’ve never seen before. The Human Cannonball, David ‘The Bullet’ Smith, will shoot out of a cannon on the field at First Tennessee Park after Tuesday night’s game.
Thursday, May 19th
Nashville Sounds vs. Sacramento
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
- Throwback Thursday presented by iHeartMedia – the Sounds will wear throwback jerseys to commemorate the team’s original uniform style from 1978. Fans can purchase Coca-Cola fountain soda, domestic draft beers and 12oz. cans for $2.00 each. Bud and Bud Light 16oz. cans and import and craft draft beer can be purchased for $3.00 each.
Friday, May 20th
Nashville Sounds vs. Sacramento
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
- FOX17 post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.
Saturday, May 21st
Nashville Sounds vs. Sacramento
6:35pm, Gates open at 5:30pm
Sunday, May 22nd
Nashville Sounds vs. Sacramento
*1:05pm, Gates open at 12:00pm
*Different start time than other Sunday games*
- Superhero Theme Day and Superhero Cape Giveaway – Wear your superhero costume to help celebrate Superhero Day at First Tennessee Park. The first 1,000 kids ages 12 and under will receive a Superhero Cape presented by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.
- Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players 12:15pm-12:30pm.
- Military Sunday presented by Piedmont Natural Gas, Tennessee 811 and WSMV Channel 4 – the Sounds will wear camouflage jerseys to honor active/veteran military men, women & families.
- Post-game Kids Run the Bases (12 & under) presented by First Tennessee.
The 2016 season is the Sounds’ 19th year in the Pacific Coast League and their second as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Tickets are available now by calling 615.690.4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com
