The first-place Nashville Sounds begin the final homestand prior to the All-Star break when they welcome the New Orleans Zephyrs to First Tennessee Park from July 7-10.
The four-game set against the Miami Marlins affiliate is the final series before the Pacific Coast League takes on the International League at the Triple-A All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 13 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The Sounds begin play after the All-Star break on an eight-game road trip and do not return to First Tennessee Park until Friday, July 22.
Below is a preview for each game of the homestand:
Thursday, July 7 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• Sports Theme Night and Duffle Bag Giveaway presented by Middle Tennessee Hyundai Dealers – the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Sounds Duffle Bag. Fans are encouraged to wear Sounds apparel or their favorite jersey.
• 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.
Friday, July 8 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• FOX17 post-game fireworks presented by Koorsen Fire & Security.
Saturday, July 9 vs. New Orleans – 7:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
• The Sounds will wear special State of Tennessee tri-star jerseys that will be auctioned during the game. Each bid winner will be allowed on the field after the game to receive their autographed jersey from a Sounds player.
Sunday, July 10 vs. New Orleans – 1:05 p.m.
• Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
• Help celebrate Booster’s Birthday Bash with the Booster Bank Giveaway presented by First Tennessee – the first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Booster Bank.
• Pre-game autograph session with select Sounds players from 12:15-12:30.
• 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.
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.
