Zebulon, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/12/2011 -- The Carolina Mudcats (http://www.carolinamudcats.com), Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, has announced the team’s upcoming six-game home series against the Jackson Generals starting Wednesday, July 13 through Monday, July 18. The games scheduled on weekdays have starting times of 7:15 p.m., the Saturday, July 16 game will begin at 6:15 p.m., and the Sunday, July 17 game will start at 2 p.m. Several promotions will take place throughout the upcoming homestand.

The July 13 game marks the 2 for 1 Wednesday promotion, where fans can buy one box seat ticket and get a second box seat ticket for free with a Food Lion MVP Card. The promotion is presented by Food Lion and is subject to availability.

The game scheduled for July 14 will feature Thirsty Thursday, presented by Natty Greene’s Brewing Company. Fans may purchase 12-ounce Pepsi products for only $1 and 16-ounce domestic drafts for only $2.

Friday Night Fireworks, presented by Traveler’s Insurance and Moore & Johnson Agency, will follow the completion of the game on July 15. This game also marks July’s Fritos Family Friday, where fans will be randomly selected to participate in the ballpark experience.

The N.C. Education Lottery will be at Five County Stadium during the Saturday, July 16 game. They will have lottery prize packs and special games available.

Following the game on Sunday, July 17, children can run the bases, field conditions permitting.

QUOTES:
“We are excited to welcome the Jackson Generals to North Carolina for this six-game series,” said Mudcats president Steve Bryant. “There are some terrific, family-friendly promotions during the games to ensure that our fans enjoy their experience at Five County Stadium cheering on the Mudcats.”

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DETAILS:
-The Jackson Generals are the Double-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball (MLB) team based in Jackson, Tenn.

- Tickets can be purchased in a variety of ways: online at http://www.carolinamudcats.com, via the Mudcats box office at (919) 269-2287 and in person at Five County Stadium. Fans may use cash, checks or any major credit cards (Visa, American Express, MasterCard, Discover). For all online sales or via phone, credit cards must be used.

- Tickets are available for all remaining 2011 regular season home games through Sept. 5. Regular season ticket prices are as follows: $12.50 Cattails Restaurant, $11 Premium Field-Level, $10 Box Seats, $9 Reserved Field Level and $6 General Admission. In addition to single game tickets, package plans including season tickets are still available.

- The Mudcats offer a $1 ticket discount for children (7-12), senior citizens (65+) and military personnel in the Box Seats, Reserved Field Level and General Admission sections.

- Children (ages 4-6) receive discounted tickets for $3 in the General Admission, Reserved Field Level and Box Seats. Children ages 3 and below receive complimentary General Admission tickets, Reserved Field Level and Box Seats if a seat is required. These discounts and complimentary offers do not apply to Premium Field level and Cattails Restaurant and may not be purchased online.

About THE CAROLINA MUDCATS
The Carolina Mudcats is Wake County’s hometown professional baseball team, located in Zebulon, N.C. The Double-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, the Mudcats play in the North Division of the Southern League at home in Five County Stadium off U.S. 264 near Franklin, Johnston, Nash and Wilson counties. The Mudcats have been an established minor-league fan favorite in Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Rocky Mount, Wilson, Smithfield, Clayton, Louisburg, Wake Forest and surrounding towns and communities since 1991. Offering everything from fireworks to weekly promotions and group event nights from April through September, with seating ranging from inexpensive general admission to luxury suite rentals, the Carolina Mudcats provide a fun and exciting afternoon or evening of entertainment for casual and hardcore baseball fans alike that makes Five County Stadium “The Family Place” to be in Wake County. For more information, call (919) 269-2287 or visit http://www.carolinamudcats.com.