Muckdogs vs. Tigers! It's Thursday at Dwyer and that means Kids Eat Free! The first 100 kids 12 & under will receive a free hot dog, soda, and snack item! Presented by The Williams Law Firm.
The 2,266 people who packed into Dwyer Stadium on July 4 were treated to more than just fireworks. They got to see the kind of nail-biter game that makes baseball America's pastime.
Down 2-1 going into the bottom of the ninth, the hometown heros strung together a single, double and single, to plate two runs and walk off with a victory.
The winning run scored on a close play at the plate (see above, and the slide show for more pictures of the score) when Anthony Melchionda scored on a single by Jacob Wilson.
It was the first lead the Muckdogs enjoyed all night.
The low-scoring game meant that nine innings passed quickly.
Muckdogs management entertained fans with a game of musical chairs before the sun faded enough to allow the fireworks show to begin.
If you can't view the slide show of photos, click here.
Gates open at 6:05pm with a pregame concert with Papa and Mama Root.
Before every Saturday home game, Papa and Mama Root will perform oldies rock n roll in the concourse!
Presented by Tim Horton's of Batavia and New Buffalo Impact
Batavia takes on Jamestown at Dwyer!
Prostate Cancer Awareness Night
Presented by Gunthinger & Madeb Urology
Kids Eat Free Night The first 100 kids 12 & under will receive a free hot dog, soda, and snack item! Presented by The Williams Law Firm. The Batavia Muckdogs take on the Jamestown Jammers at 7:05pm. Come on out to Dwyer and enjoy some sunshine, food and baseball.
Muckdogs wrap up their three game series with the State College Spikes. Wednesdays this summer at Dwyer are M&T Bank Family 4-Pack. 4 General Admission Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 12 oz. sodas, and a program for only $30! Presented by M&T Bank Also this Wednesday you can win Car Detail Giveaway. Presented by CSEA!
Tuesday night baseball is back at Dwyer stadium! This season that means the first 50 kids get in for free with a paying adult. Kids Tuesday Night Tickets! The first 50 kids accompanied by an adult will receive a free General Admission ticket!Presented by New York's 529 College Savings Program. Turn off the tv and come out and enjoy summertime and pro baseball in Batavia! Future Cardinals against future Pirates!
Muckdogs take on the State College Spikes (Pirates). It's Muckdog Monday. Fans receive $1 off a General Admission ticket with coupon in the Saturday edition of The Daily News! Presented by The Daily News.
Mondays are usually low attendance nights at Dwyer Stadium, and only 1,055 fans turned out last night for the Batavia Muckdogs season opener.
The Muckdogs lost to Auburn 6-5, but it was exciting baseball and at least two of the current crop of MLB hopefuls showed some flashes of why they'll be fun to watch in 2012.
David Washington, a first baseman from San Diego, is in his fourth professional season. The 6' 6", 200-pound former basketball dunking champion demonstrated some athleticism on the first play of the game with a backwards dive to grab a flare in foul territory (top photo). Washington also slammed a pitch over the right field wall in the power play in the eighth inning. The left-hander had three hits and also recorded the longest out of the game with a fly ball to the warning track in dead center field.
Patrick Wisdom is a first-round draft pick whom scouts say can become a rare commodity: a power-hitting third baseman. He tends to swing amiss too much, but he does have power and projects, with experience, as a good fielding third baseman. Monday he showed some range, quickness and a strong arm. He didn't get a hit, but was hit by a pitch and drew a walk, scoring both times he reached base.
Monday's pitcher, Ben Freeman, gave up three runs on six hits over six and a third innings. Adam Bileckyj took the loss, giving up two hits and two runs (one earned).
Catcher Jesus Montero had three hits but was lifted in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch that glanced off his helmet and hit his forehead.
The Muckdogs are home again Wednesday against Auburn and there will be fireworks at the park Friday when the Muckdogs take on the Jamestown Jammers. Both games are at 7:05 p.m.
Doubledays come back to town for the third of the opening four game series against our Muckdogs. M&T Bank Family 4-Pack 4 General Admission Tickets, 4 Hot Dogs, 4 12 oz. sodas, and a program for only $30! Presented by M&T Bank. Bring the family down to Dwyer and enjoy with all your Muckdog friends! Let's Go 'Dogs!!!
Muckdogs take on the Newark Pilots in an exhibition game. Come on out to Dwyer stadium to see our 2012 Muckdogs. The game is planned to be a 9 inning game. Meet our Muckdogs and cheer them on as the get ready to represent Batavia and show the World Champion Cardinals why they drafted them. Reduced box office rates. $5 for box seats, $4 for GA adults, $3 for GA kids and seniors
It's the 2012 Batavia Muckdogs season/home opener against our thruway rivals, Auburn Doubledays. Tickets are available at Dwyer stadium and online at https://www.etix.com/ticket/servlet/onlineSale?action=selectPerformance&performance_id=1578050 Come on out and help the Muckdogs kickoff their 2012 season.
Press release:
The Dwyer Stadium Box Office will open for the 2012 season at 9 a.m. Monday, May 21. Tickets for Opening Day and ALL regular season games for the 2012 season will be on sale. The box office will be open until 5 p.m.
Normal box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
Season seat holders will be able to pick up their season tickets on Monday. Fans interested in season tickets can also stop by the stadium and pick out their seat for the 2012 season.
The Batavia Muckdogs, Genesee County’s only professional sports franchise, have also released their 2012 promotional schedule featuring fireworks, giveaways, special events, theme nights and daily promotions.
The fun will kick off three days prior to Opening Day with an exhibition game vs. the Newark Pilots of the Perfect Game League. The aim of this game is not only to get the players acquainted with the stadium but also to give fans the first opportunity to meet the team. Tickets for the exhibition game will be discounted off the already low box office prices and season tickets holders will receive a free ticket to that evening’s ball game.
The Muckdogs will again offer fans a daily menu of money-saving promotions available throughout the season.
Tuesday features a new addition to the lineup. This year, New York’s 529 College Savings Program presents Kids’ Tuesday Night Tickets. Every Tuesday home game, the first 50 kids accompanied by an adult will receive a free General Admission ticket.
The Family Four Pack will take place on every Wednesday during the 2012 season and is presented by M&T Bank. Fans can purchase four general admission tickets, four hot dogs, four 12 oz. sodas and a 2012 program for only $30, a savings of $14.
On Thursday nights, The Williams Law Firm will once again sponsor our Kids Eat Free promotion. At every Thursday home game, the first 100 kids 12 & under will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, soda and snack item.
Fireworks will again light up the sky after every Friday night game at Dwyer Stadium, as well as on the annual Independence Day celebration on July 4th.
Every Saturday will feature a pre-game concert in the concourse. These “Rock the Ballpark” events are presented by Tim Horton’s of Batavia and New Buffalo Impact with Papa and Mama Root, an oldies rock 'n' roll tribute band, and original music recording artists. All performances begin at 6 p.m. and are weather permitting.
At Sunday home games, kids can run the bases with Homer after the game courtesy of Denny’s of Batavia. Every child that runs the bases will receive a coupon for a free Kids Meal at Denny’s.
Other games of note on the 2012 promotional schedule include:
Fireworks Nights will be as follows: June 22nd, July 4th, July 6th, July 20th, July 27th, August 10th, and August 24th.
The Muckdogs open their 2012 home schedule on Monday, June 18th vs. the Auburn Doubledays at 7:05 p.m. For a complete 2012 promotional schedule, go to www.muckdogs.com or call the Muckdogs office at (585) 343-5454. Muckdogs season tickets, coupon books, ticket packages and individual tickets are all on sale.
The Triple-A Empire State Yankees will call Dwyer Stadium home all weekend. The Yankees start their four game series against the Norfolk Tides (Orioles) tonight at 7pm. They continue against the Tides on Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoon. This is a RARE chance to see Triple-A baseball and a Single-A park.
The Batavia Muckdogs Booster Club held its annual Hot Stove Dinner and auction at Terry Hills on Friday night.
Above Todd Jantzi, of Bontrager's, auctions off a painting being held by Joe Gerace. Below, Gerace receives a donation for Genesee Cancer Assistance from Brian Paris, president of Genesee County Baseball Club, Inc. And in the bottom photo, the Board of Directors of the Genesee County Baseball Club.
Individual game tickets for the seven Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees games will go on sale for the first time on Monday, March 5, when the Dwyer Stadium Box Office opens at 9 a.m.
These seven Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees games will be the first time Dwyer Stadium will host Triple-A baseball.
The Yankees will play at Dwyer Stadium on the following dates and game times:
Friday, April 20, vs. Norfolk (Baltimore Orioles Affiliate) at 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, vs. Norfolk at 1:05 p.m.
Sunday, April 22, vs. Norfolk at 1:05 p.m.
Monday, April 23, vs. Norfolk at 12:05 p.m.
Saturday, May 5, vs. Pawtucket (Boston Red Sox Affiliate) at 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, May 6, vs. Pawtucket at 1:05 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12, vs. Louisville (Cincinnati Reds Affiliate) at 11:05 a.m.
Individual game ticket prices for those games will be as follows:
Box Seats -- $9
General Admission (Adult) -- $8
General Admission (JR/SR) -- $7
The Muckdogs are also offering a ticket package that will allow fans to see all seven Yankees games at Dwyer Stadium this coming season. Those prices are as follows:
Yankees Ticket Package Box Seats -- $50
General Admission Package Seats -- $43
Currently, box seats for the Yankees are becoming very limited so fans are encouraged to call or stop into the box office as early as possible.
Season tickets, coupon books, and ticket packages for Muckdogs games are also on sale. Muckdogs coupon books will not be redeemable for the seven Yankees games at Dwyer Stadium.
All packages are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling 343-5454, or in person at Dwyer Stadium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Press release:
The Genesee County Baseball Club will hold its annual Batavia Muckdogs Hot Stove dinner and auction on Friday, March 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Terry Hills at 5122 Clinton Street Road in Batavia. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour followed immediately by dinner. The Hot Stove Dinner is a time for good food, friendship, baseball talk, and silent and live auctions of baseball-related memorabilia (including signed bats and balls), work by local artists, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses.
Tickets may be purchased in Batavia at Dwyer Stadium, Gerace’s Hair Care, the Williams Law Firm, and the offices of Dr. Ross Fanara and Dr. Alan Barcomb.
The Genesee County Baseball Club will hold its annual Batavia Muckdogs Hot Stove Dinner and auction from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2 at the Terry Hills. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour followed immediately by dinner. The Hot Stove Dinner is a time for good food, friendship, baseball talk, and silent and live auctions of baseball-related memorabilia (including signed bats and balls), work by local artists, and gift certificates from a variety of local businesses.
Tickets may be purchased in Batavia at Dwyer Stadium, Gerace’s Hair Care, the Williams Law Firm, and the offices of Dr. Ross Fanara and Dr. Alan Barcomb.
Terry Hills is located at 5122 Clinton St. Road in Batavia.
Dann Bilardello will return in 2012 for his third season as manager of the Batavia Muckdogs. The 52-year-old Bilardello has compiled a record of 82-67 during his two years in Batavia and led the Muckdogs to the Pinckney Division title in 2010.
Prior to managing the Muckdogs, Bilardello was the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League catching coordinator for three seasons. The former Major League catcher also has four years of minor league managing experience in the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers organizations.
Bilardello managed the Wilmington Blue Rocks in the Carolina League during the 2005 season. Before that, he spent three years managing for the Dodgers in Great Falls of the Pioneer League starting in 2002 and the following two years with Columbus in the South Atlantic League. He led Great Falls to a Pioneer League Championship in 2002 with a record of 47-28 and 4-1 in the playoffs.
The Vero Beach, Fla., resident played all or part of eight Major League seasons as a catcher with Cincinnati (1983-85), Montreal (1986), Pittsburgh (1989-90) and San Diego (1991-92). He signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers after being chosen in the first round of the secondary phase of the 1978 amateur draft. In 382 Major League games, he batted .204 with 18 home runs and 91 RBI.
Joining Bilardello in the dugout will be Hitting Coach Roger LaFrancois and Pitching Coach Dernier Orozco.
Roger LaFrancois, 55, will return for his third season as the Muckdogs hitting coach and has more than 20 years of coaching experience. LaFrancois has coached or managed at all levels of the minor leagues with several different Major League organizations.
A catcher in the Boston Red Sox organization, he spent eight years with the Sox, and saw action in the Major Leagues during the 1982 season. The Old Saybrook, Conn., resident has been a partner and director of the World Baseball Coaches Convention since 2003.
Dernier Orozco, 29, will begin his first season as the Muckdogs pitching coach, after serving as the pitching coach for the Gulf Coast League Cardinals in 2011. This will be Orozco’s seventh season as a pitching coach in the Cardinals system.
Before his stint in the Gulf Coast League, Orozco spent four years coaching in the Venezuelan League from 2006-2008 and again in 2010. Orozco played six professional seasons as a right-handed pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization. He went 4-2 with a 6.09 ERA in 14 games (29.2 IP) for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox in 2003, his final season.
Mike Petrarca will serve as the trainer for the 2012 season, his second with the Muckdogs. Petrarca will be entering his fifth season in the St. Louis Cardinals organization.
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