The Nashville Sounds Baseball Club begins its 2016 season on Thursday, April 7 when they welcome the Oklahoma City Dodgers on Opening Day.
Thursday’s 6:35 p.m. 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 11-14.
Below is a preview for each game of the homestand:
Thursday, April 7 vs. Oklahoma City – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
• 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 8 vs. Oklahoma City – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by RE/MAX (first 4,000 fans)
• FOX17 post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security
Saturday, April 9 vs. Oklahoma City – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by RE/MAX (first 4,000 fans)
Sunday, April 10 vs. Oklahoma City – 2:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
• Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players 1:15-1:30
• 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 11 vs. Colorado Springs – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• 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. This offer is only available at participating Ticketmaster locations inside Kroger stores and is not available at First Tennessee Park.
Tuesday, April 12 vs. Colorado Springs – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• “Live from Nashville, it’s Tuesday Night” 50s Theme Night presented by The Tennessean
Wednesday, April 13 vs. Colorado Springs – 12:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
• Noon Bash in Nash presented by ESPN 102.5 The Game – catch baseball at high noon at the inaugural Wednesday day game
Thursday, April 14 vs. Colorado Springs – 6:35 p.m.
• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• 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 each. Bud and Bud Light 16oz. cans and import and craft draft beer can be purchased for $3 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.
