The season’s final G-Braves or Gwinnett Braves — the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves — games will be a five-game, four-day homestand from Friday, September 1 — Monday, September 4, 2017.
If I understand correctly, these will be the final games ever for the G-Braves. That’s because the team’s name is expected to change … but the final name has yet to be announced.
The G-Braves will host the Durham Bulls (Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays) for all five games, including a doubleheader scheduled for Saturday night.
This is the best family fun you can have anywhere.
Take yourself out to the ball game! It’s your final chance for 2017 to see the G-Braves.
Saturday, September 2 features the annual Mystery Ball/Bobblehead Auction, the 2018 Schedule Pennant Giveawayand Post-Game Fireworks.
The season concludes on Monday, September 4 with Dog Day Monday.
Here’s a full look at the homestand:
Friday, September 1
Opponent: Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays)
First Pitch: 7:05 p.m.
National Anthem performed by: Settles Bridge Elementary Choir
Features:
- 2017 Team Photo Giveaway – Fans will receive a 2017 G-Braves Team Photo (while supplies last).
Saturday, September 2
Opponent: Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays)
First Pitch of Doubleheader: 5:05 p.m.
Game Presented By: FOX
National Anthem performed by: Jonathan Robins
Features:
- Doubleheader – The G-Braves will play two seven-inning games against the Bulls. Game one starts at 5:05 p.m., and game two will start following a half-hour break.
- 2018 Schedule Pennant Giveaway – The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a pennant featuring the 2018 Gwinnett schedule.
- 2017 Team Photo Giveaway – Fans will also receive a 2017 G-Braves Team Photo (while supplies last).
- Mystery Ball/Bobblehead Auction – Mystery bags containing either a bobblehead or an autographed baseball from notable players and teams across professional baseball will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit the Gwinnett Braves branch of the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
- FOX Fall Fanfest – Throughout the game, fans will be given the opportunity to win special prizes, courtesy of FOX! After the game and before fireworks (weather permitting), a helicopter will drop tennis balls at three targets, each representing a new FOX show airing in the fall. The targets will correspond to three sections of Coolray Field; the section whose target has the most tennis balls will win a G-Braves hat and ticket. One grand prize winner, randomly selected from the winning section, will win a tour of an Atlanta film studio!
- Post-Game Fireworks – After game two of the doubleheader, fireworks will light up the sky above Coolray Field for the final time this season.
Sunday, September 3
Opponent: Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays)
First Pitch: 1:05 p.m.
National Anthem performed by: Beth Strabala
Features:
- 2017 Team Photo Giveaway – Fans will receive a 2017 G-Braves Team Photo (while supplies last).
- Sunday Funday – Fans are invited to play catch on the field for approximately 20 minutes beginning at 12:05 p.m. After the game, kids (ages 12 and under) are welcome to run the bases as part of “Sunday Funday” (sponsored by Georgia United Credit Union).
Monday, September 4
Opponent: Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays)
First Pitch: 1:05 p.m.
National Anthem performed by: Starr Phipps
Features:
- 2017 Team Photo Giveaway – Fans will receive a 2017 G-Braves Team Photo (while supplies last).
- Dog Day Monday – Purchase a Coolray Field Lawn ticket and bring your dog in free! Offer is only valid for Lawn seating and dogs are not permitted on the Main Concourse.
- Labor Day – Join the G-Braves for the final game of 2017 with a special 1:05 p.m. start time for Labor Day.
Tickets for all Gwinnett Braves home games are on sale now at the Coolray Field Ticket Office. Call 678-277-0340 or visit GwinnettBraves.com/tickets to purchase.
