Twins Final Homestead Highlights (9/24-9/19)

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins open their final homestand of the regular season tomorrow, looking to secure an American League Wild Card spot and their second consecutive trip to the Major League Baseball Postseason in the regular season’s final week. This six-game homestand features series against Interleague foe the Miami Marlins (3 games; Tuesday, September 24-Thursday, September 26) and AL East opponent the Baltimore Orioles (3 games; Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29).

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.

POSTSEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Single-game tickets for any potential Twins home games at Target Field during the American League Wild Card Series and American League Division Series are available for purchase at twins.com/postseason.

THEME NIGHTS, GROUP EVENTS AND MORE

This homestand features one theme night (Bark at the Park on Tuesday, September 24); three group events (German Heritage Night and Runners Night on Friday, September 27; and Irish Heritage Night on Saturday, September 28); three gate giveaways (Fan Appreciation Baseball Hat presented by Caribou Coffee on Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28; and Kids Appreciation Baseball Hat presented by Target on Sunday, September 29); and one Kids Day presented by Target (Sunday, September 29).

SATURDAY GAME TIME CHANGE

First pitch of the Saturday, September 28 game against Baltimore has been moved to 6:15 p.m., rather than the originally-scheduled 1:10 p.m., to accommodate a national broadcast on FOX Sports.

TWINS AND LYNX

The City of Minneapolis plays host to a big sports Wednesday on September 25, as the Twins play the Marlins at Target Field (6:40 p.m. first pitch) and the Minnesota Lynx host the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center for Game 2 of the first round of the WNBA playoffs (8:30 p.m. tipoff). 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.

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 slated for Friday, September 27 vs. the Orioles. 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 (fans may choose either the yellow or red jersey). A portion of the proceeds of each package sold benefits 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’ 13th and final homestand of the 2024 regular season, including theme nights and ticket deals, follows:

TWINS VS. MIAMI MARLINS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 (3 GAMES)

Tuesday, September 24 vs. Miami Marlins (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Theme Night – Bark at the Park: The Twins are letting the dogs out for the second time this season, with Target Field’s second-ever Bark at the Park! Fans who purchase this Theme Night package will receive a ticket to the game, a separate ticket for their dog and an exclusive Twins portable dog water bottle. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket package sold will benefit local nonprofit Can Do Canines, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities by creating mutually-beneficial partnerships with specially-trained dogs. Can Do Canines will also be recognized on the field prior to the game. Note: Limited Bark at the Park dog tickets remain and must be purchased online. This ticket package cannot be purchased day-of at Target Field.

• • Pregame Nonprofit Recognition: Local nonprofit Can Do Canines will be recognized on the field prior to the game, with organization staff, volunteers and service dogs present.

• Twins x Thrivent At Bat for Impact: Through the Twins x Thrivent At Bat for Impact program, fans voted on featured nonprofits during home games at Target Field, learning about the powerful work they do while helping direct $200,000 to the 16 nonprofits via four voting cycles throughout the season. Cycle 4 focused on organizations that share a commitment to mentorship and empowering youth, featuring nonprofits Black Men Teach, Bolder Options, The JP4 Foundation and Pillsbury United Communities. The results of Cycle 4 will be announced, and all four featured nonprofits will be celebrated and presented with their respective donation amounts prior to Tuesday’s game against the Marlins. Note: in-game voting has concluded for the 2024 regular season.
• Firefighter Appreciation Night: Tuesday is Firefighter Appreciation Night at Target Field! A donation of $5 from every ticket sold through this special offer will be given to the Minneapolis Fire Foundation. Additional activations include:

• • Target Plaza Firetruck: A fully-loaded firetruck will be on Target Plaza beginning at 4:30 p.m.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by Minneapolis Fire Chief Bryan Tyner.
  • Minneapolis Fire Foundation: Steve Shapira, the founder of the Minneapolis Fire Foundation, will have an information booth set up on the Main Concourse at Section 117.

Wednesday, September 25 vs. Miami Marlins (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Pablo Day Check Presentation: For each of Pablo López’s home starts from May through September of this season, fans have had the opportunity to purchase a ticket package that includes a ticket to the game and a Pablo-themed jersey. A portion of the proceeds of each package sold benefits local nonprofits Children’s Minnesota, Project Success and Ruff Start Rescue. Prior to Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, a check presentation featuring representatives from all three nonprofits will take place on the field.
• Ceremonial First Pitch – St. Louis Park Little League: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by the St. Louis Park 12-year-old All-Stars, who won the Minnesota State Championship and qualified for the Midwest Regional tournament for the first time since 1979.
• Ceremonial First Pitch – Jonah Marais: Stillwater native and rising pop star Jonah Marais will throw out a ceremonial first pitch, prior to his first solo hometown show at Fine Line in Minneapolis on Thursday.
• Ceremonial First Pitch – Filmmakers: Woodbury natives and filmmakers Adam Schindler and Brian Netto will throw out ceremonial first pitches prior to Wednesday’s game against the Marlins, in recognition of their next film “Don’t Move”, which will be released by Netflix on October 25.

Thursday, September 26 vs. Miami Marlins (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Daily Ticket Specials: Fans can take advantage of the following daily ticket deals: $9 Ballpark Access tickets, All You Can Eat Legends Landing, Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North, and TickPick Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North.

TWINS VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 (3 GAMES)

Friday, September 27 vs. Baltimore Orioles presented by Caribou Coffee (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 11th and final time in the 2024 regular season.
• Fan Appreciation Night presented by Caribou Coffee: The Twins are proud to celebrate and thank Twins Territory during Fan Appreciation Night presented by Caribou Coffee.

• • Gate Giveaway: The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a Fan Appreciation Baseball Hat presented by Caribou Coffee.
  • Pull Tabs: The Twins will distribute 10,000 “Twins Pull Tabs” to fans 18 and older (or those accompanied by a parent or guardian), with the chance to win fun prizes!
  • Lucky Fans: Fans will have opportunities to win additional prizes during the game.

• German Heritage Night: Bring your lederhosen to Target Field on Friday night for German Heritage Night! Fans who purchase this group event package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive German Night Twins hat. The night includes a ceremonial first pitch.
• Runners Night: Join fellow members of the Twin Cities running community on Runners Night at Target Field! Fans who purchase this group event package will watch the game from the Budweiser Roof Deck; local run clubs and running stores will also have booths set up on the roof deck to connect with runners.

Saturday, September 28 vs. Baltimore Orioles presented by Caribou Coffee (6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

• National Broadcast: Saturday’s game against the Orioles will be broadcast nationally on FOX Sports.
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: The Twins will continue their recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during Saturday’s game against Baltimore.

• • Nonprofit Recognition: The Twins will host and honor three childhood cancer nonprofits – Children’s Minnesota, the Pinky Swear Foundation and Masonic Children’s Hospital.
  • Starting Lineup: A special starting lineup will feature three kids from each of the nonprofits; the kids will then form a tunnel for the Twins to run through as they take the field.
  • Ceremonial First Pitch/Target Ball Kid: A ceremonial first pitch will be thrown out by a child from Children’s Minnesota, and another child from the same organization will be the Target Ball Kid. Children’s Minnesota will also have a table set up on Target Plaza outside Gate 29 with information on how to help the fight against childhood cancer.
  • Play Ball Kids: The two Correa Family Foundation Heroes of the Month will be the play ball kids.

• Fan Appreciation Night presented by Caribou Coffee: The Twins are proud to celebrate and thank Twins Territory during Fan Appreciation Night presented by Caribou Coffee.

• • Gate Giveaway: The first 10,000 fans through the gates will receive a Fan Appreciation Baseball Hat presented by Caribou Coffee.
  • Pull Tabs: The Twins will distribute 10,000 “Twins Pull Tabs” to fans 18 and older (or those accompanied by a parent or guardian), with the chance to win fun prizes!
  • Lucky Fans: Fans will have opportunities to win additional prizes during the game.

• Irish Heritage Night: Bring the luck of the Irish to Target Field for Irish Heritage Night! Fans who purchase this group event package will receive a ticket to the game and an exclusive Irish Night Twins hat. The night includes a ceremonial first pitch.

Sunday, September 29 vs. Baltimore Orioles presented by Target (2:10 p.m.; gates open at 12:00 p.m.)

• Tommy Watkins Scholarship Presentation: Prior to Sunday’s game, St. Paul native and Twins Nike RBI standout Eric Cain will be presented with a $5,000 college scholarship from Twins coach Tommy Watkins and the Tommy Watkins Foundation. Over the past three years, Eric has been a standout player on his team, inspiring his peers with not only his skill on the field, but his dedication and skills off it.
• Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target: The Twins organization is proud to celebrate and thank the youngest fans in Twins Territory with Kids Appreciation Day presented by Target.

• • The first 5,000 fans 12 and under will receive a Kids Appreciation Twins Baseball Hat presented by Target.
  • The Twins will distribute 5,000 special “Twins Pull Tabs” to fans 12 and under, with the chance to win one of several fun prizes!
  • Thanks to U.S. Bank, kids’ meals are half price – just $4 – at Hennepin Grille (Section 311) and Taste of Twins Territory (Section 124).
  • Nine lucky kids will take the field with the Twins before the top of the first inning as part of the Perkins Kids Starting Lineup.
  • Bullseye’s Backyard presented by Target will be set up inside Gate 34, 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. The activation also provides the opportunity for kids to 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.
  • National Baseball Hall of Famer and Twins legend Tony Oliva will be at Bullseye’s Backyard from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to visit with fans.
  • Postgame, kids can run the bases courtesy of Gillette Children’s and Target.

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:

• $9 Ballpark Access (Every game): Ballpark access tickets are just $9 for every remaining regular season game!
• 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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