The Williamsport Crosscutters open their 2016 season at BB&T Ballpark under returning manager Pat Borders, Friday, June 17 as they host the State College Spikes at 7:05pm. Opening Night 2016 is presented by BB&T & KISS 102.7.
Opening Night promotions include; free Crosscutters Schedule Magnets for the first 2,500 fans and a post-game fireworks show from ZY Pyrotechnics.
The game will be broadcast on radio by Talk WilliamsportRadio Williamsport (1050/1600 AM & 92.7/104.1 FM) and on TV by WNEP2.
Additionally, all fans attending the game can register to win hot air balloon ride for two from the United States Hot Air Balloon Team. A hot air balloon will be delivering the first-pitch baseball before taking to the skies after the National Anthem.
Opening Night Schedule of Activities (subject to change)
5:30pm – VIP Gates open for season ticket holders
6:00pm – Main gates open
6:25pm – Pregame Live Interview w/manager Pat Borders on-field
6:35pm – Pregame speeches/2015 Pinckney Division Trophy Presentation
6:45pm – Ceremonial 1st pitches
6:49pm – Team Introductions
6:54pm – National Anthem performed by West Branch Chorus
6:56pm – Hot Air Balloon launch
6:57pm – Managers & Umpires Meeting
7:05pm – Crosscutters vs. State College Spikes!
Postgame – Fireworks
Box seat and general admission tickets for Opening Night are still available. Fans may order online at Crosscutters.com/Tickets, via phone at (570) 326-3389 or in-person at BB&T Ballpark Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and on Opening Day from 9am-3pm. The box office will then open for the game at 5:30pm.
All Crosscutters ticket, schedule and promotional information can be found at www.crosscutters.com.
