OKC DODGERS AND MIDFIRST BANK TO “PACK THE PARK PINK” FRIDAY

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Dodgers players and coaches will wear special edition pink jerseys and hats Friday night that will be auctioned to benefit Susan G. Komen Oklahoma as the Dodgers partner with MidFirst Bank to “Pack the Park Pink” at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. 

 Unique events to promote breast cancer awareness will be held throughout the 7:05 p.m. game against the Round Rock Express Friday, and “Pack the Park Pink” will culminate with a pink fireworks show following the game, presented by MidFirst Bank. Fans can take part in a silent auction to bid on the team’s game-worn pink jerseys and hats throughout the night. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans will receive a pink koozie.

 Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately held bank in the nation and demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the greater community through philanthropy, volunteerism and many corporate partnerships and sponsorships. From healthcare, to education, to a wide range of civic-oriented and charitable organizations, the bank supports people, organizations and businesses in the markets it serves. 

 MidFirst Bank customers have raised more than $3 million through its Pink Card program. Since the program’s introduction, this cause-related card has been consistently requested by both new and existing customers, making the funds raised to-date a true community-wide effort.  

On Friday, fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of the cause and representatives from Susan G. Komen Oklahoma will be on the concourse to provide information about the organization. The mission of Susan G. Komen is “to save lives by meeting the most critical needs of our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.”

 Oklahoma City-area breast cancer survivors will take the field pregame during the announcement of the starting lineup, sing the national anthem and deliver a ceremonial first pitch. A unique and fun fan photo opportunity will be on display on the concourse. A breast cancer awareness quiz in Friday’s digital PlayBall! program can be completed and redeemed for an exclusive OKC Dodgers Pack the Park Pink cooling towel. 

 The OKC Dodgers opened a six-game home series against the Round Rock Express Tuesday at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark and games continue each night through Sunday.

 Other series highlights include:

 • Thursday (7:05 p.m.) —  The Par-Tea Hour offers 2-for-1 Twisted Teas at the Par-Tea Pad from when gates open at 6 p.m. to the first pitch. Additionally, the Twisted Tea Par-Tea Inning offers 2-for-1 Twisted Teas during the sixth inning.

 • Friday (7:05 p.m.) — OKC Dodgers players and coaches will wear pink jerseys and fans are encouraged to wear pink as they “Pack the Park Pink” presented by MidFirst Bank to support breast cancer awareness. A silent auction will take place during the game for fans to bid on game-worn, autographed pink jerseys. Pink fireworks are scheduled to follow the game and the first 1,000 fans to the game receive a pink koozie.

 • Saturday (7:05 p.m.) — On OKC 89ers Night, the first three inductees to the Oklahoma City Triple-A Baseball Hall of Fame will be recognized during a pregame ceremony. Outfielder and designated hitter Jason Botts, pitcher R.A. Dickey and manager Bobby Jones make up the inaugural class of inductees. Dodgers players and coaches will wear special retro OKC 89ers jerseys and hats on the field in recognition of the franchise's pre-Bricktown history. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the first 1,000 fans receive an “80s hair” giveaway presented by TradePros Heat & Air.

 • Sunday (6:05 p.m.) — Following the game, kids can take the field to run the bases like their favorite pros.

 Single-game tickets for Dodgers’ home games for the remainder of the season are on sale now and range from $12-37. All tickets are digital and available for purchase online at okcdodgers.com/tickets.