JAMESTOWN TARP SKUNKS

Tfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, begin their season at home against the Olean Oilers on Thursday, June 1, at 6:30 p.m.

Prior to the start of the game, the team will host a free tailgate festival sponsored by Pepsi featuring live music by the local band “For The People”.

“This season we are extremely excited to bring families to the ballpark for summer fun,” said Christian Dolce, general manager and director of business and sales operations for the Tarp Skunks. “Our main goal this year was to put the fans first. Everything from our promotions, tickets, concessions, entertainment, to merchandise, we are confident that fans will have an amazing experience at the ballpark this year. Over the next two months we want Diethrick Park and Tarp Skunks baseball to be somewhere where fans can enjoy the game but also have a ton of fun.”

Back for this season are the popular $2 Nights featuring pop, hot dogs, and beer for $2 each. Every Wednesday home game will be a $2 Night, excluding Wednesday, June 7.

On Wednesday, June 7, the Tarp Skunks will host School Kids Day presented by Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, with a special start time of 11 a.m. The Tarp Skunks are scheduling this game to attract students from local schools to attend the game on a field trip. Schools from Jamestown Public Schools, Falconer, Sherman, and Randolph will be in attendance. The Tarp Skunks have sold out the game and are excited for students to pack the stadium and have a great time.

Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. will be Jamestown Community College Buyout Night. Jamestown Community College will be distributing tickets to their students, fac- free to the public as well. The Tarp Skunks will be hosting two other buyout nights as well this season. Thursday, June 29, at 6:30 p.m., the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency will be sponsoring the communi- continued on page 12

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Both games are free to the public and are great ways for both organizations to show their support to the community and give fans the opportunity to go to a game for free.

There will be two fireworks nights in 2023, on Friday, June 30, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, at 7 p.m. June 30 will be presented by Jamestown Mattress, and will kick off Fourth of July week celebrations. July 23 will be Christmas in July Fireworks Night, presented by Collaborative Children’s Solutions focused on raising money for the local area.

The Tarp Skunks will be adding a few new programs for children and adults this season. The Tarp Skunks Kids Club, presented by Pepsi and Collaborative Children’s Solutions, is a new addition aiming to get more kids involved. Perks of the membership are a mid-season ice cream social with Whiffy, 10% off at the team store, free t-shirt and a free ticket to Friday night home games. The cost is $15 and can be purchased by calling the front office. In addition to the Tarp Skunks Kids Club, fans can run the bases for free after every weekend home game, excluding July 23.

“This is going to be a great way to get fans more involved and have an interactive experience here at the ballpark” said Dolce.

First pitch for all games on Monday through Saturday remains the same as last year at 6:30 p.m. with the exception of School Kids Day and doubleheaders. All doubleheaders will begin at 5 p.m. Sunday games and the Independence day celebration will have a new start time this season and begin at 2 p.m.

In the coming weeks, the Tarp Skunks will be releasing even more promotions.

“In a couple of weeks we will have more exciting promotional nights to announce. We are working on a few more fan interactive theme nights. We really want fans to have an interactive experience and be able to show their fandom in a number of different ways. I think some of the new theme nights that come out fans are going to absolutely love,” Dolce said.

Single game tickets are now on sale starting at $5 each. Season tickets packages are available now starting at $103. Group outings and picnics are also available for purchase at any time.

With the addition of former New York-Penn League teams Niagara Falls, Batavia, and Auburn, the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League will feature 16 teams in 2023.

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