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Nashville Sounds host Oklahoma City Dodgers tomorrow to begin 2016 Season

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Sounds start season with Eight-Game Homestand

Nashville SoundsNashville, TN – The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club begins its 2016 season tomorrow, Thursday, April 7th when they welcome the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day.

Thursday’s 6:35pm game is the start of a season-opening eight-game homestand at First Tennessee Park. Following the four-game series with the Dodgers, the Sounds welcome the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, for a four-game series scheduled for April 11th-14th.

Nashville Sounds kick off 2016 Season tomorrow night against the Oklahoma City Dodgers at First Tennessee Park. (Nashville Sounds)
Nashville Sounds kick off 2016 Season tomorrow night against the Oklahoma City Dodgers at First Tennessee Park. (Nashville Sounds)

Thursday, April 7th

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City
6:35pm  (Gates open at 5:00pm)

  • Opening Day Celebration at First Tennessee Park presented by First Tennessee
  • Ceremonial first pitch delivered by Megan Barry, Mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
  • National anthem performed by season nine “The Voice” contestant Evan McKeel
  • 150 United States Army Soldiers will unravel the American flag across the entire outfield during McKeel’s performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
  • The unveiling of a new in-game tradition set to take place during the middle of the fifth inning of all 72 home games at First Tennessee Park
  • Post-game fireworks show
  • Ballpark Aerial Photo Giveaway – upon exiting the ballpark, the first 10,000 fans will receive a special ballpark aerial photo taken that night from above First Tennessee Park

Friday, April 8th

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City
6:35pm (Gates open at 5:30pm)

  • Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by RE/MAX (first 4,000 fans)
  • FOX17 post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security

Saturday, April 9th

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City
6:35pm (Gates open at 5:30pm)

  • Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by RE/MAX (first 4,000 fans)

Sunday, April 10th

Nashville Sounds vs. Oklahoma City
2:05pm (Gates open at 1:00pm)

  • Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players 1:15pm-1:30pm
  • 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

Monday, April 11th

Nashville Sounds vs. Colorado Springs
6:35pm (Gates open at 5:30pm)

  • Major League Monday T-Shirt Giveaway presented by King University & 650 AM WSM
  • 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, April 12th

Nashville Sounds vs. Colorado Springs
6:35pm (Gates open at 5:30pm)

  • “Live from Nashville, it’s Tuesday Night” 50s Theme Night presented by The Tennessean

Wednesday, April 13th

Nashville Sounds vs. Colorado Springs
12:05pm (Gates open at 11:00am)

  • Noon Bash in Nash presented by ESPN 102.5 The Game – catch baseball at high noon at the inaugural Wednesday day game

Thursday, April 14th

Nashville Sounds vs. Colorado Springs
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.

The 2016 season is the Sounds’ 19th year in the Pacific Coast League and their second as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate.

Season ticket memberships are available now by calling 615.690.4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com

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