The Lynchburg Hillcats host the Myrtle Beach Pelicans for their 2017 season opener in a rematch of the 2016 Mills Cup Championship Series at 6:30 p.m. on April 6. Many fans enjoyed the recent FanFest, held on April 1 at Lynchburg City Stadium. Now's the time to purchase season tickets, books of 10 anytime tickets, or Southpaw Kids Club tickets, good for free admission to all home games for kids ages 14 and under.
What's new with the Hillcats for 2017? First up is Southpaw 2.0, the new mascot for the team. Head out to Calvin Falwell Field to meet the newest member of the Hillcats family, who replaces the original (now retired) Southpaw. There's also a new playing surface and drainage system, new group seating areas, an expanded kids zone, and new colors and logos for the Hillcats.
Ticket prices have been reduced for the 2017 season. General admission tickets for bleacher seating will be $6 in 2017. All chairback seats, including those behind home plate and the dugouts, will be $9 for the upcoming season.
There are lots of specials during the 2017 Hillcats season, including monthly credit union member free admissions specials. April and August are Blue Eagle Credit Union Months, May is Member One Federal Credit Union Month, June is Central Virginia Federal Credit Union Month and July is Beacon Credit Union Month. Simply present your credit union debit card at the gate for free admission. Credit union members who don't have a credit union debit card can check with their credit union for other forms of member identification.
Daily specials include:
Meow Mondays -- bring pet food donations for discounted admission, 'Cats with a Cause, Meet the 'Cats Session, team photo giveaway for the first 300 fans, Kids Club Members Run the Bases
2-Fur Tuesdays -- Buy one, get 1 free tickets, $2 concession deals (excludes 4th of July)
Winning Wednesdays -- Get a free ticket to the next Wednesday home game
Thirsty Thursdays -- Game-long Happy Hour Specials, Bike to the Ballpark Nights
Fantastic Fridays -- Giveaways for the first 1,000 fans
Sparkling Saturdays -- postgame fireworks
Family Funday Sundays -- 4 for $40 Family 4-Packs, Postgame Family Run the Bases and Catch on the Field, Social Sunday online deals, Virginia529 Smart Savers Sundays
Call the Box Office at 434-528-1144 to make a purchase. You can also purchase tickets at the Box Office Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check out the 2017 Lynchburg Hillcats schedule at the Hillcats website.
So make your plans and come on out to support your hometown Lynchburg Hillcats this season!
