FOX has teamed up with Access Sports Media for “PITCH Night at the Ballpark,” an event that will bring the premiere episode of PITCH to ticket holders at baseball venues nationwide.
PITCH premieres Thursday, Sept. 22 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, and follows the fictional story of Ginny Baker (Kylie Bunbury, “Under the Dome”), the first female pitcher in the big leagues. Produced in association with Major League Baseball, the series’ aspirational element pairs perfectly with Minor League Baseball, where teams have been at the forefront of opening up opportunities to women within the game.
“PITCH Night at the Ballpark” will be held in 43 different Minor League stadiums and 12 independent and college summer league ballparks across the country during the months of August and September. After the regularly scheduled games, ticket holders will be welcomed onto the field for various events, such as Kids Run the Bases, T-shirt tosses, player meet-and-greets, autograph sessions and more. Following these family-friendly events, fans will have the opportunity to screen the pilot episode of PITCH on the centerfield scoreboard, while enjoying free snacks and relaxing in the outfield.
“PITCH Night at the Ballpark” simultaneously kicks off its 55-market event on Sunday, Aug. 7 at Southwest University Park in El Paso, TX, home of the El Paso Chihuahuas; and Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, KY, home of the Lexington Legends. The summer event will end on Monday, Sept. 5 at Trustmark Park in Jackson, MS, home of the Mississippi Braves. A full city schedule is provided below.
PITCH is a production of 20th Century Fox Television. Dan Fogelman and Rick Singer are co-creators and executive producers of the series. Emmy Award winner Kevin Falls (“Minority Report,” “Franklin & Bash,” “The West Wing”), Academy Award winner Tony Bill (“The Sting,” “Taxi Driver”), Helen Bartlett (“Untamed Heart,” “A Home of Our Own,” “North Country”) and Jess Rosenthal are also executive producers. Emmy Award winner Paris Barclay (EMPIRE, “Sons of Anarchy”) serves as director and executive producer. “Like” PITCH on Facebook at facebook.com/PitchonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @PitchonFOX and join the discussion at #Pitch. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @PitchonFOX.
About Access Sports Media
Access Sports Media represents advertising on concourse screens in MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL venues across the country, working with major advertisers who want to reach the upscale, active audience that attends live professional sporting events. Access’ video network is measured by Nielsen and allows advertisers to compare against other video platforms on a CPM and audience basis. Access Sports continues to expand its portfolio of assets, specifically new growth opportunities centered on golf, soccer, tennis, live music and other entertainment properties.
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PITCH Night at the Ballpark Date/Location Grid
DATE | TEAM | VENUE | CITY | STATE |
8.07.16 | El Paso Chihuahuas | Southwest University Park | El Paso | Texas |
8.07.16 | Indianapolis Indians | Victory Field | Indianapolis | Indiana |
8.07.16 | Lexington Legends | Whitaker Bank Ballpark | Lexington | Kentucky |
8.08.16 | Madison Mallards | Warner Park | Madison | Wisconsin |
8.10.16 | Lakeshore Chinooks | Kapco Park | Mequon | Wisconsin |
8.10.16 | Round Rock Express | Dell Diamond | Round Rock | Texas |
8.11.16 | Corpus Christi Hooks | Whataburger Field | Corpus Christi | Texas |
8.11.16 | Tulsa Drillers | ONEOK Field | Tulsa | Oklahoma |
8.13.16 | Palm Beach Cardinals | Roger Dean Stadium | Jupiter | Florida |
8.13.16 | Sonoma Stompers | Arnold Park | Sonoma | California |
8.13.16 | Dayton Dragons | Fifth Third Field | Dayton | Ohio |
8.14.16 | Aberdeen IronBirds | Ripken Stadium | Aberdeen | Maryland |
8.14.16 | Jacksonville Suns | Bragan Field | Jacksonville | Florida |
8.14.16 | La Crosse Loggers | Copeland Park | La Crosse | Wisconsin |
8.14.16 | Peoria Chiefs | Dozer Park | Peoria | Illinois |
8.14.16 | San Antonio Missions | Wolff Stadium | San Antonio | Texas |
8.19.16 | Fresno Grizzlies | Chukchansi Park | Fresno | California |
8.20.16 | Bowie Baysox | Baysox Stadium | Bowie | Maryland |
8.21.16 | Cedar Rapids Kernels | Veterans Memorial Stadium | Cedar Rapids | Iowa |
8.21.16 | Columbia Fireflies | Spirit Communications Park | Columbia | South Carolina |
8.21.16 | Gwinnett Braves | Coolray Field | Lawrenceville | Georgia |
8.21.16 | Lake Elsinore Storm | The Diamond | Lake Elsinore | California |
8.21.16 | Lowell Spinners | Lelacheur Park | Lowell | Massachusetts |
8.21.16 | Mahoning Valley Scrappers | Eastwood Field | Niles | Ohio |
8.21.16 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | Arvest Ballpark | Springdale | Arkansas |
8.21.16 | Omaha Storm Chasers | Werner Park | Papillion | Nebraska |
8.21.16 | Quad Cities River Bandits | Modern Woodmen Park | Davenport | Iowa |
8.21.16 | Wisconsin Timber Rattlers | Fox Cities Stadium | Grand Chute | Wisconsin |
8.24.16 | Pawtucket Red Sox | McCoy Stadium | Pawtucket | Rhode Island |
8.25.16 | Altoona Curve | Peoples Natural Gas Field | Altoona | Pennsylvania |
8.25.16 | Gateway Grizzlies | GCS Ballpark | Sauget | Illinois |
8.26.16 | Lancaster Barnstormers | Clipper Magazine Stadium | Lancaster | Pennsylvania |
8.27.16 | Memphis Redbirds | Autozone Park | Memphis | Tennessee |
8.27.16 | Springfield Cardinals | Hammons Field | Springfield | Missouri |
8.27.16 | St. Lucie Mets | Tradition Field | Port St. Lucie | Florida |
8.27.16 | West Virginia Power | Appalachian Power Park | Charleston | West Virginia |
8.28.16 | Chattanooga Lookouts | AT&T Field | Chattanooga | Tennessee |
8.28.16 | Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks | Newman Outdoor Field | Fargo | North Dakota |
8.28.16 | Iowa Cubs | Principal Park | Des Moines | Iowa |
8.28.16 | Lincoln Saltdogs | Haymarket Park | Lincoln | Nebraska |
8.28.16 | Salem Red Sox | Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium | Salem | Virginia |
8.28.16 | South Bend Cubs | Four Winds Field | South Bend | Indiana |
8.28.16 | Washington Wild Things | Consol Energy Park Policies | North Franklin Township | Pennsylvania |
8.29.16 | Syracuse Chiefs | NBT Bank Stadium | Syracuse | New York |
9.2.16 | Missoula Osprey | Ogren Park at Allegiance Field | Missoula | Montana |
9.2.16 | New Orleans Zephyrs | Zephyr Field | Metairie | Louisiana |
9.2.16 | Sugar Land Skeeters | Constellation Field | Sugar Land | Texas |
9.2.16 | Dayton Dragons | Fifth Third Field | Dayton | Ohio |
9.3.16 | Binghamton Mets | NYSEG Stadium | Binghamton | New York |
9.3.16 | Brevard County Manatees | Space Coast Stadium | Viera | Florida |
9.3.16 | Richmond Flying Squirrels | The Diamond | Richmond | Virginia |
9.4.16 | Frisco RoughRiders | Dr. Pepper Ballpark | Frisco | Texas |
9.4.16 | Joliet Slammers | Silver Cross Field | Joliet | Illinois |
9.4.16 | St. Paul Saints | Midway Stadium | Saint Paul | Minnesota |
9.4.16 | Trenton Thunder | Arm and Hammer Park | Trenton | New Jersey |
9.5.16 | Mississippi Braves | Trustmark Park | Pearl | Mississippi |