Play Ball: Marauders' Season Opener Set April 7

BRADENTON, FL – The Bradenton Marauders minor league baseball team will open the 2018 regular season on Saturday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at LECOM Park, 1611 9th St W, Bradenton.

The Marauders 2018 home opener is against the St. Lucie Mets. The game will be Pirates and Princesses Night featuring horse and carriage rides, live princess appearances and postgame fireworks presented by Budweiser.

Fans are encouraged to dress as pirates and princesses. A used baseball equipment sale will be held inside LECOM Park during the game with proceeds benefitting charity.

Marauders home games start at 6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and at 1 p.m. for Sunday home games.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. for Monday-Friday home games, 5 p.m. for Saturday home games and noon for Sunday home games.

Recurring weekly promotions in 2018 will be Thirsty Thursdays, sponsored by Budweiser and Ticket Sarasota, featuring $1 select drafts and $1 sodas; Baseball Bingo presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs and PLS Print at Saturday games; and Family Fun Sundays featuring the postgame Kids Fun Run presented by Mosaic for kids 12 and younger.

The Marauders will wear four unique themed jerseys during the 2018 season. The jerseys will be available for auction online and inside the park during the game where the jerseys are worn. Winning bidders will be allowed onto the field postgame to receive the jersey from the player or coach who wore it. The jersey themes are “First Responders” on April 20, “Nickelodeon Night featuring SpongeBob Square Pants” on May 26, “Patriotic” on July 3 and “Star Wars” on July 21.

Tickets for Marauders games cost $10 per seat in infield box and infield reserve sections. Tickets cost $8 in baseline box sections. Tickets will cost $6 in the Left Field Bleachers.

Prices for five game plans start as low as $55 for bleacher seating. Baseline Box ticket packages are $65. Infield Box and Infield Reserve sections are $75. The all-you-can-eat food package includes unlimited hot dogs, burgers, chicken sandwiches, soda and bottled water,.

Marauders season tickets cost $350 for all 70 regular season home games. Season ticket holders receive numerous great benefits, including the ability to exchange unused past or future tickets to any future 2018 Marauders regular season game. Groups of 10 or more will receive a free 32oz souvenir cup with one free fountain drink fill-up and a complimentary adjustable Marauders cap.

Marauders season and group ticket packages are on sale now.

For more information visit the Bradenton Marauders website or call (941) 747-3031.

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