Windy City ThunderBolts Open 2019 Season Tuesday At Ozinga Field

CRESTWOOD, IL -- Let’s go. Batter up. We’re taking the afternoon (or evening) off. The Windy City ThunderBolts open at home this Tuesday, May 14, for a three-game home stand at beautiful Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood. To celebrate the home opener, all box seats are just $2, including group and individual sales in advance or on the day-of-the-game. Of course all kids run the bases after every home game courtesy of In The Game - Hollywood Park, Crestwood.

New manager Brian Smith’s 1-3 ThunderBolts are looking forward to playing before a friendly hometown crowd after a bumpy road trip. The Bolts welcome Frontier League rival the Evansville Otters to Crestwood as they celebrate their 20th anniversary season in 2019 representing the South Side of Chicago.

The ThunderBolts finish out the home stand against the Otters with two special School Day Games on Wednesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 16. School Day Games offer area schools a fun, affordable field trip for students. Games start at 10:35 a.m. Post game, run the bases with Boomer. Book a bus at a special rate through the ThunderBolts for $100. Lower-deck seats for groups of 10 or more are $7, with lunch (hot dog, chips and water) $11. Upper-deck seats are $5, with lunch $9. Contact Johnny Sole to reserve your school spot at jsole@wcthunderbolts.com, or call 708-489-2255. Free parking is available for buses. Other School Day Games are scheduled for May 21, May 22 and May 23.

This year, the Bolts will be adding more fireworks and theme nights for the 2019 season. Come see your favorite characters roaming the concourse at Ozinga Field, 14011 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood.
Each night will have a different theme, including Beatles, Star Wars, Princess, Elvis and more. New themes are being thought of as we speak. See what else is lined up for 2019. Visit the Windy City ThunderBolts for a printable version of the 2019 schedule.

And, you don’t have to share a hole in the fence to watch exciting Windy City ThunderBolts baseball. The Bolts offer an affordable and fun outing for the whole family:

• Game-day lower-deck box seat tickets are $12 for Friday and Saturday games; $11 on all other days.

• Game-day upper deck box seats are $10 for Friday and Saturday games; $9 on all other days.

• Purchase tickets before day-of-game and save $2 on the above pricing.
• Save $2 on all pricing by purchasing tickets in advance.

Learn more about turning a ThunderBolts’ game into an event with the stadium’s picnic, suites or all-inclusive Glenmark #WinCity Party Patio. This area includes a fantastic all-you-can-eat menu as well as all-you-can-drink of EVERY beer, malt beverage, & wine served in the whole ballpark. Check out these links to plan your group summer outing:

Executive Suites (15-50 people): Ultra private, air-conditioned, television and a great menu with some beer.
Party Box (8-15 people): Smaller, simpler version of our Executive Suites.
Glenmark #WinCity Party Patio (10-200 people): As all-inclusive as you can get. Bring your eating & drinking shoes.
All-You-Can-Eat Picnic (20-300 people): Semi-private outdoors, covered area with a great menu and view of the action.
Birthday Packages (10+ persons): Great seats, food, hats, and a 1st pitch for the birthday kid.
General Box Seats (20+ persons): Get a great view of the game with food add-on's available.