FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2016
Contact: Josh Owens
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WALDORF, M.D. – The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs announced today their 2017 10th anniversary season schedule. The schedule once again features a 140 game slate, and 70 home games at Regency Furniture Stadium located in Waldorf, Maryland.
The Blue Crabs will kick off their 2017 campaign in a four-game homestand versus the Long Island Ducks on Thursday, April 20 concluding on Sunday, April 23.
Tuesday, July 4 is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer, when the Blue Crabs host an Independence Day game. The patriotic contest comes in the middle of a seven game homestand against the Sugar Land Skeeters and Long Island Ducks.
Of the Blue Crabs 70 home games, 33 will fall on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, making it most convenient for families to continue to build their fond memories at the ballpark.
"We are very happy with our 2017 schedule. Of course we will plan a huge celebration for Opening Day, and a spectacular fireworks show will follow our game on the Fourth of July in the spirit of Independence Day," said Blue Crabs General Manager Courtney Knichel. "Fans can be sure that we are working hard in the offseason to think of ways to bring affordable family fun to Crustacean Nation for all 70 of our home games. Each night at the ballpark in 2017 will truly be its own event," Knichel continued.
The home schedule features seven games in April, 15 games in May, 12 games in June, 14 games in July, 16 in August, and six in September. The final home game will be played on Sunday, September 17 against the New Britain Bees.
The Blue Crabs have scheduled three games with special start times during the 10th Anniversary Season. May 3 & May 17 will feature the 9th Annual Baseball in Education Days at the ballpark with a slated 10:35am start time, and Wednesday, August 2 will feature an 11:05am start time with Camp and Recreation Day as the featured promotion.
A complete promotional schedule for the 10th Anniversary season will be released at a later date. 2017 season tickets and ticket plans are on sale now. Individual tickets for the 2017 season are scheduled to go on sale in the New Year. Call 301-638-9788 or visit online for more information and to save your seat at the ballpark for the upcoming season. Group tickets start as low as $10 per person.
About the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs: The Blue Crabs play 140 regular season games in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The Blue Crabs play at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, Maryland with affordable family fun. The franchise will open its tenth anniversary season on Thursday April 20, 2017. Please call 301-638-9788 or visit http://www.somdbluecrabs.com for more information and to reserve your seat at the ballpark today!
About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB): The Atlantic League has been a leader in professional baseball and a gateway to Major League Baseball since 1998. Over 36 million fans have attended Atlantic League games and more than 800 players and 50 managers and coaches have joined MLB organizations directly from the ALPB. The Atlantic League emphasizes winning baseball games, showcasing the talent of top-caliber players and offering affordable family entertainment to metropolitan markets serving nearly 15% of the US population.
For more information, please visit http://www.atlanticleague.com