MADISON – Baseball has been called a game of inches.
That’s on the field.
In the front office, it’s also a game of numbers.
This week for the Rocket City Trash Pandas, that number is 1 million.
In three-plus seasons of play, the Trash Pandas have drawn 977,676 fans to watch Southern League action at Toyota Field. The club needs 22,324 more to reach the milestone during a six-game homestand against the Mississippi Braves that runs tonight-Sunday.
Fan No. 1 million is anticipated to walk through the gates Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. According to the team, a lucky fan in attendance on one of those nights will be randomly chosen to honor the milestone and win some spectacular prizes:
- Personalized “No. 1M” Trash Pandas Jersey
- 2024 Team Autographed Bat
- $200 in Trash Cash gift cards
- “Golden Ticket” to every special event at Toyota Field (excluding private events) until the 2 millionth fan is welcomed
- One of each Promotional Giveaway Item from the 2024 Season
- Trash Pandas Experience Package on a TBD date during the 2024 season which includes: Four box seat tickets or “Dogtown West Best Seats in the House” with SportsMed Stadium Club Access and four passes to the
- Chef’s Table buffet
- Ceremonial first pitch
- On-field photo with a Trash Pandas player (subject to availability)
- One-half inning in the Northrop Grumman Broadcast Booth with Josh Caray
- Opportunity to be the “Fireworks Starter” and blast off the post-game fireworks spectacular on the field (subject to date)
- Opportunity to ride with Sprocket when he makes his pre-game entrance
The Trash Pandas led the Southern League in attendance during each of the club’s first three seasons. This season, the Trash Pandas have already welcomed 53,326 fans over 12 home games.
Tonight’s series opener is “Star Wars” Night featuring a game worn jersey auction, which will benefit the Reach and Teach – a Florence nonprofit which aims to provide authentic educational experiences for students.
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