With the 25th anniversary season approaching, the Evansville Otters have revealed the 2019 promotional schedule, featuring weekday and single-game promotions.
Promotions will stretch across 48 regular season games this year at Bosse Field, starting with Opening Weekend May 10-12.
The Otters’ 25th anniversary season will begin with Opening Night May 10 when the Otters open the regular season at Bosse Field against the Southern Illinois Miners at 6:35 p.m. Game will be presented by Young and Established of Evansville.
Saturday, May 11 is YWCA “A League of Their Own†Night. Otters’ players will wear themed “A League of Their Own†jerseys courtesy of the YWCA. The game-worn jerseys and Otterbelle dresses will be auctioned throughout the game with proceeds benefitting the YWCA.
Opening Weekend concludes with a Sunday afternoon game at 12:35 p.m.
Sunday games will alternate start times during the season. Sunday games in May and August will begin at 12:35 p.m. while Sunday games in June and July will begin at 5:05 p.m.
The following weekend, May 17-19, the Otters will return home against the Florence Freedom.
Saturday, May 18 will feature multiple promotions including Military Appreciation Night, Boy Scout Night, and the Old National Bank Attendance Awards ceremony. For Military Appreciation Night, the Otters want to show their appreciation to those who served, including all veterans and active military personnel, with free admission to the game. There will also be a military-themed jersey auction. The Otters also invite the Boy Scouts of America for a fun, unforgettable night at Bosse Field. Pre-registered boy scouts will receive a General Admission ticket, hot dog, chips and water, get to meet the Otters and participate in a postgame baseball clinic, receive a commemorative patch, and camp out overnight at Bosse Field. First pitch is 6:35 p.m.
The next day is Bark in the Park. On Sunday, May 19, bring your dog to the ballpark for an afternoon of baseball courtesy of It Takes A Village Canine Rescue. Fans can come enjoy America’s game with their best companion, starting at 12:35 p.m.
Tuesday, May 28 will mark the first $2 Tuesday of the season when the Otters take on the Washington Wild Things. $2 Tuesdays will feature $2 General Admission tickets and $2 popcorn. Other $2 Tuesday dates are Jun. 11, Jun. 25, Jul. 16, Aug. 6, Aug. 13, and Aug. 27.
Thursday, May 30 will feature the first Bud Light Thirsty Thursday and postgame fireworks show of the season presented by Hoosier Lottery.
Fan-favorite Bud Light Thirsty Thursdays return in 2019 for special pricing on refreshing draft beverages at the ballpark. Other Thirsty Thursday dates are Jun. 13 presented by Working Distributors, Jun. 27 presented by 14 WFIE, Jul. 18, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, and Aug. 29.
Firework nights will feature a postgame firework show where fans can stay in their seats after the game to enjoy a dazzling firework display. Other firework nights are Jun. 15 presented by Slay’s Restoration, Jun. 29 presented by Deaconess, Aug. 2 presented by E is for Everyone, and Aug. 17 presented by Marathon.