The Sports Informant

The Sacramento River Cats returned to Raley Field on July 27 after a two-week road stint. As the team gains ground in search of another PCL title, there are ample opportunities for fans to enjoy exciting promotions for the July 27-August 3 homestand as the Cats take on the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Triple-A Affiliate of the Colorado Rockies) July 27-30 and the Las Vegas 51s (Triple-A Affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays) July 31-August 3. Promotions slated for the upcoming homestand include: Greek Night (July 29), River Cats Go to Hollywood (July 30), Players’ Wives’ Food Drive (August 1), Sacramento Baseball History Night (August 2) and Do You Believe in Magic Night (August 3).

Greek Night – Thursday, July 29 at 7:05 p.m.

Fans should come dressed as if they were in ancient Greece to take part in Sacramento’s largest Toga Party! Every fan wearing a toga at the ballpark will get a free $2 River Cats Gift Card. Thursday also marks the recurring promotion of Thirsty Thursdays at Raley Field with $2 Miller and Miller Lite beers.

River Cats Go to Hollywood – Friday, July 30 at 7:05 p.m.

Get the Red Carpet treatment at Raley Field! Take photos with players pregame, grab a star map, win movies passes and enjoy the River Cats show! Additionally, fans will enjoy Toyota Family Value Fridays with $1 hot dogs and $1 desserts.

Players’ Wives’ Food Drive presented by Kinder’s Meats – Sunday, August 1 at 6:05 p.m.

The River Cats and their wives will be collecting food for the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. Fans can drop their food items in the collection barrels at the front gates prior to the game. Also, those wishing to donate $20 or more will receive a 2010 River Cats baseball card set autographed by the entire team! In addition, as part of U.S. Bank Kids Sunday, River Cats players will be signing autographs pregame and children can run the bases postgame.

Sacramento Baseball History Night – Monday, August 2 at 7:05 p.m.

Come celebrate the rich history of baseball in Sacramento. Fans will enjoy baseball memories of past and present with trivia, video tributes and collections on the concourse. Also, as it is every Monday at Raley Field, Seniors Eat Free presented by Del Webb.

Do You Believe in Magic Night – Tuesday, August 3 at 7:05 p.m.

The first 2,500 fans entering the ballpark will receive a River Cats Answer Ball. Throughout the game fans will be mesmerized with magic tricks, superstitions and the like. In addition the recurring promotion Tuesdays Kids Eat Free will be available for kids 12 and under.