Twins Homestead Highlights (9/9-9/15)

Twins to host the Angels and Reds in penultimate homestand of the regular season;

Theme nights, a postgame concert and special commemorations on tap

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins – who enter today 3.5 games ahead of Detroit and Seattle for a playoff spot and in third place in the American League Central division – return to Target Field tonight to begin a seven-day, six-game homestand against American League West division foe the Los Angeles Angels (3 games; tonight, Monday, September 9-Wednesday, September 11). Following an off-day on Thursday, September 12, the Twins will welcome the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game, Interleague weekend series this coming Friday-Sunday (September 13-15).

PACK THE PARK IN SEPTEMBER – $9 BALLPARK ACCESS TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

$9 Ballpark Access tickets for all remaining 2024 regular season home games at Target Field, along with all single-game, MyTwins Membership and group tickets, are available now via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.

MYTWINS MEMBERSHIP PLAYOFF PUSH PLAN

Fans can lock in 2024 Postseason ticket access with purchase of a MyTwins Membership Choice Plan. For more information, please visit twins.com/playoffpush.

THEME NIGHTS, A POSTGAME CONCERT AND MORE

This homestand features two theme nights (HBCU Night on Monday, September 9; and One MN Night on Tuesday, September 10); one gate giveaway (Los Twins Sugar Skull Bobblehead on Sunday, September 15); and one Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s (Sunday, September 15). On Friday, September 13, country star Chris Young will perform a free postgame concert presented by TickPick; VIP packages, including concert field access, are available.

SPECIAL COMMEMORATIONS

This homestand features several remembrances and commemorations. On Wednesday, September 11, the Twins will join all Major League Baseball in remembrance of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On Saturday, September 14, the Twins, in partnership with the Minnesota National Guard, will honor and celebrate veterans and active servicemembers from all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces during a special recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Both games will feature a pregame flyover. Additionally, on Sunday, September 15, the Twins will join all Major League Baseball in recognizing Roberto Clemente Day, as part of the club’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

TWINS AND VIKINGS

The City of Minneapolis plays host to a big sports Sunday on September 15, as the Vikings host the San Francisco 49ers at U.S. Bank Stadium (12:00 p.m. kickoff), while the Twins simultaneously play the Cincinnati Reds at Target Field (12:05 p.m. first pitch). The Twins encourage all fans to plan ahead, arrive early and consider all transportation options available, including pre-reserved, discounted Twins game day parking via SpotHero.

COAT DRIVE

The Salvation Army will be hosting a coat drive at Target Field from September 13-15. Please consider donating here or bring your new/gently used winter coats to the collection bins located near Gates 6, 29 and 34.

NOTABLE FIRST PITCHES AND SPECIAL GUESTS

The following special guests will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to games on the upcoming homestand:

• Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for HBCU Night (Monday, September 9)
• Taylor Heise and Grace Zumwinkle from PWHL Minnesota (Monday, September 9)
• Major General William J. Bowers (Monday, September 9)
• Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild), Minnesota United FC (player TBD), Mike Conley (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Blake Cashman (Minnesota Vikings) for One MN Night (Tuesday, September 10)
• Mayer Lutheran baseball coach Dave Lane (Tuesday, September 10)
• U.S. Olympic medalists Sarah Bacon and Regan Smith (Wednesday, September 11)
• Puerto Rico Convention District Authority Director Mariela Vallines (Sunday, September 15)

PABLO DAY

Whenever right-handed pitcher Pablo López starts at Target Field, fans can celebrate “Pablo Day” with the Twins’ Pablo Day Ticket Package; Pablo’s next start is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 vs. the Angels. Fans who purchase this package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive Pablo-themed jersey, which pays tribute to his Venezuelan roots (now in a red color for the season’s second half). A portion of the proceeds of each package sold benefit local nonprofits Children’s Minnesota, Project Success and Ruff Start Rescue, which were all selected by Pablo and Kaylee López.

A full rundown of the Twins’ 12th homestand of the 2024 season, including theme nights and ticket deals, follows:

TWINS VS. LOS ANGELES ANGELS: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 – WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (3 GAMES)

Monday, September 9 vs. Los Angeles Angels (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Theme Night – HBCU Night: Join the Twins in celebrating historically Black colleges and universities on HBCU Night! Fans who purchase this theme night package will receive a ticket to the game and a Twins/HBCU t-shirt.

• • Pregame Performance: Local organization All City Music will entertain fans prior to the game with a marching band and drumline performance.
  • National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing”: “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing” will be performed by local positive alternative pop band NUNNABOVE.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, a Florida A&M University alumnus and the city’s first African-American mayor.

• PWHL Minnesota Recognition: The Twins will honor PWHL Minnesota and celebrate their inaugural Walter Cup victory prior to tonight’s game against the Angels. Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown out by Taylor Heise and 2024 PWHL Rookie of the Year Grace Zumwinkle, both of whom played hockey at the University of Minnesota.
• Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Major General William J. Bowers, the Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. Since being commissioned in 1990 after graduating with distinction from Virginia Military Institute, Major General Bowers has served in every Marine Expeditionary Force, in every element of Marine Air Ground Task Force and in most parts of the supporting establishment.

Tuesday, September 10 vs. vs. Los Angeles Angels (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Theme Night – One MN Night: It’s the ultimate expression of Minnesota sports fandom at Target Field’s One MN Night! Join the Twins for an evening dedicated to celebrating the professional sports teams of our home state. Fans who purchase this theme night package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive co-themed fleece blanket.

• • Ceremonial First Pitches: Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown out by Matt Boldy (Minnesota Wild), Minnesota United FC (player TBD), Mike Conley (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Blake Cashman (Minnesota Vikings).

• Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Mayer Lutheran baseball coach Dave Lane, who is retiring after 43 years. Lane was inducted into the Minnesota High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2018 and led his teams to a 464-417-2 record, reaching the state tournament four times.

Wednesday, September 11 vs. Los Angeles Angels (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• Olympic Recognition: The Twins will recognize Team USA Olympians swimmer Regan Smith and diver Sarah Bacon prior to the game. Lakeville, MN native Smith won two silver medals and one bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, while University of Minnesota alumna Bacon took home one silver at the same games.
• 9/11 Remembrance: The Twins will join all Major League Baseball in remembering the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and honoring those who lost their lives that day.

• • Flyover: A flyover featuring four F-35 Lightning IIs from the 421st Fighter Squadron will take place prior to first pitch.

TWINS VS. CINCINNATI REDS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 (3 GAMES)

Friday, September 13 vs. Cincinnati Reds presented by Klondike (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

• Twins City Connect Friday: The Twins will wear their Nike City Connect uniforms for the 10th time.
• Bob Allison Day: The Twins will welcome a group from the Bob Allison Ataxia Research Center (BAARC) at the University of Minnesota for Bob Allison Day. In 1990, Twins great Allison helped found the BAARC with his wife, sons and former teammates Jim Kaat and Frank Quilici. Though Allison succumbed to ataxia in 1995, his legacy lives on in the BAARC, which has raised over $9 million in support of ataxia research. The Twins and BAARC partner on the Diamond Awards, an annual fundraiser and awards show; the next Diamond Awards are scheduled for January 23, 2025.

• • Ceremonial First Pitches: Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown out by Anna Frigstad, whose mother, Karen Frigstad, has lived with ataxia for over 20 years, and by Tino Rodriguez, a supporter of the BAARC.

• Chris Young Postgame Concert presented by TickPick: Following the September 13 Twins-Reds game, fans can stick around for a free, 90-minute concert performed by chart-topping country star Chris Young. VIP Ticket Packages, including field access, are available.

Saturday, September 14 vs. Cincinnati Reds (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

• Armed Forces Appreciation Day: The Twins, in partnership with the Minnesota National Guard, will honor and celebrate veterans and active servicemembers from all six branches of the U.S. Armed Forces during a special recognition of Armed Forces Appreciation Day.

• • Flyover: Prior to first pitch, a flyover will feature Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters from the St. Paul and St. Cloud-based 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade.

Sunday, September 15 vs. Cincinnati Reds presented by Puerto Rico Tourism (12:05 p.m.; gates open at 10:00 a.m.)

• Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff: The Sunday, September 15 series and homestand finale between the Twins and Reds has been selected as the Roku MLB Sunday Leadoff game. The game will start at 12:05 p.m. and will stream free on The Roku Channel.
• Gate Giveaway – Los Twins Sugar Skull Bobblehead: The first 10,000 fans through the Target Field gates on September 15 will receive a Los Twins Sugar Skull Bobblehead.
• Roberto Clemente Day: The Twins will join Major League Baseball and all 30 clubs in recognizing Roberto Clemente Day on September 15. The day was established to honor the life and legacy of Clemente, a National Baseball Hall of Famer and 15-time All-Star who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 1972 while bringing supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. The Twins’ nominee for the 2024 Roberto Clemente Award will be recognized that day; the annual award honors the player who best represents baseball on and off the field through sportsmanship and community involvement.
• Los Twins Day and Hispanic Heritage Month: The Twins will begin their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Los Twins Day and a game presented by Puerto Rico Tourism.

• • Pregame Performance: A pregame dance performance will feature Mi Perú Minnesota, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the diverse Peruvian culture via folkloric dances. The group will perform a coastal marinera dance and a highland valicha dance from Cusco, Peru.
  • Puerto Rican Player Recognition: The Puerto Rico Convention District Authority (PRCDA) will be on hand for a special presentation recognizing several Twins players of Puerto Rican heritage – Carlos Correa, Willi Castro, Austin Martin, Jose Miranda and Christian Vázquez. They will be joined on-field by PRCDA Executive Director Mariela Vallines, Puerto Rico Secretary of Sports and Recreation Ray Quinones and PRCDA Deputy Director Norberto Pérez O’Neill.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Mariela Vallines, PRCDA Executive Director.
  • Ceremonial First Pitches: Ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by Bobby Cruz, a third-generation Mexican-American community leader based in St. Paul and a champion for the Minnesota Latino Museum project, and by Irma Marquez Trapero, an immigrant from Culiacán, México and the Chief Executive Officer of LatinoLead, a nonprofit comprised of Latinx leaders across all sectors who join to create innovative strategies to drive and define policies and perceptions that advance Latinx collective influence, success and power.
  • In-Game Music: The Boriken Cultural Center will be playing Puerto Rican music from the third floor balcony throughout the game.

• Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s: Every Sunday home game at Target Field is Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s!

• • Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at select concession stands.
  • A member of the T.C. Sluggers Kids Club will be the Play Ball kid.
  • Families can enjoy all the fun of Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target, located on the Gate 34 Lawn, featuring interactive activities including Big Catch, Run the Bases and a coloring mural to let kids of all ages leave their mark on Target Field. Kids can print their own baseball cards, win ticket upgrades, get a custom screen-printed bag or bandanna and even the chance to be selected as the Target Ball Kid for a game.

o    Postgame, kids can run the bases courtesy of Target and Gillette Children’s.

DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS

Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:

• TickPick Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (Every game): Tickets in the alcohol-free family section include a FREE hot dog and Pepsi, courtesy of TickPick and media partner Bally Sports North. Hot dog and soda available at the Mill City Grill by section 311.
• All You Can Eat Legends Landing (Every game): Limitless ballpark food and drink favorites, plus a great view of the diamond and Minneapolis skyline with a ticket in Sections S-V.
• Student Discount (Monday-Thursday): Ballpark Access tickets are just $5 for students. Tickets are available via mobile delivery; plus, students can download a free Metro Transit ride pass.
• Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North (Monday-Thursday): Active military members or veterans with a valid ID, plus up to three guests, receive half-price Diamond Box High or Home Plate View tickets.
• Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (Weekday Day Games): Fans 55-and-better receive a $5 discount on Field Box, Treasure Island Cove and Left Field Bleacher tickets.
• Dollar Dog presented by Sheboygan Sausage Company (Tuesdays): Every Tuesday, hot dogs are just $1 at the Hennepin Grille and Taste of Twins Territory concession stands.
• Kids Day presented by Target and Gillette Children’s (Sundays): U.S. Bank kids’ meals are half price – just $4! Postgame, kids are welcome to live out some big-league dreams by running the bases.

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