American Family Field Homestand Highlights- August 8-13

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers will return to American Family Field on Friday, August 8 holding the best record in MLB (70-44) and 26 games over .500, for a six-game homestand against the New York Mets (August 8-10) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (August 11-13). Limited seating remains for both Friday and Sunday’s games against the Mets, including obstructed view and standing room only.

To start the homestand, the Crew will celebrate Cerveceros Night on Friday, August 8, presented by Aurora Health Care®. All fans in attendance are encouraged to join in on the festivities with bigger and better activations all night long. Don’t miss Lucha Libra and the stars of the Brew City Wrestling team in a pre-game performance on the third base plaza. Also pre-game, catch Milwaukee Lowriders Community with cars on display at the front of the Uecker parking lot. J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard will be home to live music and a maker’s market filled with unique homemade retail items.

Fans should plan to arrive early on Saturday, August 9 to receive a Christian Yelich Bobblehead gate giveaway, courtesy of American Family Insurance, available to the first 25,000 ticketed fans.

Sunday, August 10 is filled with celebrations. Leading off is the launch of Murph’s Pocket Pancakes, a new menu offering available only at the First and Third Ward Chicken Stands on Sunday home games. Inspired by Murph’s midgame munchies, fans can enjoy the Ball Four Pocket Pack (four pocket pancakes with choice of maple syrup or strawberry compote) and the Double Chicken n’ Pancakes Pocket Pack (two chicken tender stuffed pancakes topped with chopped bacon and sweet maple syrup).

The celebrations extend on Sunday, August 10 with Sesame Street Day. Bring the whole family to the ballpark to cheer on the Crew and enjoy kids activities, interactive stations, photo opportunities and arts and crafts by the Little Village Play Café of Wauwatosa, Wis. Fans who purchase a special theme night ticket package will receive a Big Bird Bobblehead.

Gate giveaways continue throughout the homestand with a Misiorowski “The Miz” T-Shirt giveaway on Sunday, August 10. The t-shirt showcasing All-Star pitcher, Jacob Misiorowski, designed by Lost Files Clothing, will be available to the first 25,000 ticketed fans who enter the gates.

The fourth Wisconsin Artist Series T-Shirt Tuesdays gate giveaway on Tuesday, August 12, presented by Hupy and Abraham and designed by Madison, Wis. illustrator and muralist Emily Balsley, will be available to the first 10,000 ticketed fans through the gate before the Crew hosts the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Tickets are available now for all six games of the homestand. Fans can secure their tickets to any Brewers home game at brewers.com, 1-800-933-7890 or at the American Family Field Box Office.

Details regarding the remainder of the homestand:

Friday, August 8 vs. New York Mets – 7:10 p.m.
Cerveceros Night presented by Aurora Health Care® – It’s a fiesta at American Family Field on Friday as the Crew takes on the New York Mets. All fans in attendance can join in celebrations surrounding the annual Cerveceros night, featuring Lucha Libra and the stars of the Brew City Wrestling team in a pregame show on the third base plaza. Also pre-game, catch Milwaukee Lowriders Community with cars on display at the front of the Uecker parking lot. J. Leinenkugel’s Barrel Yard will be home to live music and a maker’s market filled with unique homemade retail items. The Cultura Viva dance group will perform in right-field prior to the national anthem.

Ceremonial First Pitches –

• District 12 Alderman and Common Council President, José Pérez.
• Puerto Rican business owner, Ali Acevedo of All Goods MKE.

State Champions Spotlight – The Brewers will recognize Wisconsin State High School champions. The Crew will recognize Mineral Point Boys Wrestling, New Berlin Eisenhower Baseball, Catholic Memorial Girls Soccer and Poynette Softball on field pre-game.

Drive for Charity – Brewers Community Foundation invites fans to donate school supplies, or a donation of $10, to the Drive for Charity at American Family Field beginning August 8 through August 10. Those who donate will receive a collectible William Contreras pin.

Wisconsin First Friday – All Wisconsin residents save 50 percent on tickets on the first Friday of each month, courtesy of Pick ‘n Save. Excludes the Miller Lite Beerpen, All-Inclusive Areas, Platinum Seats and Uecker Seats.

Brewers Team Store Pop-Up Shop – The Brewers Team Store Pop-Up Shop, located on Loge Level outside the press box, will feature Sports Design Sweden apparel inspired by Milwaukee’s racing history and the Milwaukee Mile, beginning on Friday, August 8.

Miller Lite Beerpen – The left-field Loge Bleachers turn into the Miller Lite Beerpen for every Friday night home game. Fans 21+ receive a free Brewers can holder with their Beerpen ticket, courtesy of Miller Lite and Leinenkugel’s.

$10 Student Special – The $10 Student Special, presented by UW Credit Union, offers college and high school students $10 tickets for every Monday – Friday home game. Upgrades to Loge Bleachers are available for just $15. Visit brewers.com/Students for more information.

Season Seat Member Appreciation Day – Brewers Season Seat Members receive 25 percent off concessions and $25 off retail purchases of $100 or more.

Saturday, August 9 vs. New York Mets – 6:10 p.m.
Christian Yelich Bobblehead, presented by American Family Insurance – The first 25,000 ticketed fans who enter the gates will receive a Christian Yelich bobblehead.

Live Music on the Barrel Yard Patio – Fans can stop by the Barrel Yard Patio pre-game to hear live music from the Rhythm Kings.

Ceremonial First Pitch – Dr. William A. Hall, radiation oncologist and the recipient of the Bob Uecker Chair for Pancreatic Cancer Research on behalf of the Seena Magowitz Foundation.

Season Seat Holder Appreciation Day – Brewers Season Seat Holders receive 25 percent off concessions and $25 off retail purchases of $100 or more.

Brewers Families Mystery Bag Fundraiser – Fans can donate $50 in exchange for a mystery bag, which contains an autographed baseball by a Brewers player or Manager Pat Murphy. Fans who get a gold wrapped baseball will receive two complimentary tickets to a future Brewers home game this season. Brewers Families will be stationed at sales booths throughout the ballpark selling the bags to benefit Brewers Community Foundation.

Grand Slam Teacher of the Month – The Brewers Grand Slam Teacher of the Month Award recognizes educators from all grades and disciplines who play a pivotal role in students’ lives, improving student achievement and using innovative strategies in the classroom. This month’s honoree is Anisha Walton, a 4th grade teacher at Garland Elementary School in Milwaukee, Wis.

Sunday, August 10 vs. New York Mets – 1:10 p.m.
Launch of Murph’s Pocket Pancakes – Leading off Sunday Funday is Murph’s Pocket Pancakes, a new menu offering available only at the First and Third Ward Chicken Stands on Sunday home games. Inspired by Murph’s midgame munchies, fans can enjoy the Ball Four Pocket Pack (four pocket pancakes with choice of maple syrup or strawberry compote) and the Double Chicken n’ Pancakes Pocket Pack (two chicken tender stuffed pancakes topped with chopped bacon and sweet maple syrup).

Misiorowski “The Miz” T-Shirt – The first 25,000 ticketed fans who enter the gates will receive a Misiorowski “The Miz” T-Shirt, designed by Lost Files Clothing. Available in Adult M and Adult XL, while supplies last.

Sesame Street Day – Bring the whole family to the ballpark to cheer on the Crew and enjoy kids activities, interactive stations, photo opportunities and arts and crafts by the Little Village Play Café of Wauwatosa, Wis on the Terrace Level in section 439. Fans who purchase a special theme night ticket package will receive a Big Bird Bobblehead. Fans can also look forward to the Cookie Share, replacing the Brat Toss for one day only in-game.

Ceremonial First Pitch – Green Bay, Wis. native, former Marquette Men’s Basketball player and current Boston Celtic, Sam Hauser, will throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

National Anthem – After throwing out the ceremonial first pitch last year and discovering his vocal talent, beloved member of the community and Cedarburg WM driver, Mike Smith, will be singing the national anthem representing WM, the Milwaukee Brewers official sustainability partner.

Kids Day at the Parking Lot Patio – The American Family Insurance Parking Lot Patio is hosting a family day with free face painting, music, yard games and more. Located near the Clocktower Entrance, fans can join in all the fun pre-game.

Family Sundays at Helfaer Field – Fans are invited to visit and play catch in the outfield free of charge at Helfaer Field every Sunday from 10:10 a.m. – 1:10 p.m., presented by Delta Dental. The event is subject to change, without notice, due to other events or poor weather conditions.

Sunday Fun-Day Bundle – Fans can get four Terrace Outfield tickets, four junior hot dogs, four junior sodas and a general parking pass for $81.

GOVX Discount – Active-duty military, veterans, first responders, government employees and teachers get half-priced tickets in select locations to every Sunday – Thursday home game, courtesy of Vortex®.

Autograph Sunday – Children ages 14 and under are invited to the seats by the warning track to receive an autograph from a Brewers player, alumni and or other Brewers personality from 11:50 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. every Sunday home game from April through August 10. Up to six different stations will feature a player or other personality each Sunday. Autographs are limited to one per child, and full-sized bats are not allowed.

The Famous Racing Sausages® Kid Race – The Famous Racing Sausages® are joined on the warning track by their mini version in a kid’s sausage race, presented by Johnsonville®.

Kids Run the Bases – Following all Sunday home games, kids 14 and under are invited onto the field to run the bases, presented by Aurora Health Care®.

53rd Annual American Legion All-Star Game – Fans are invited to stay after the conclusion of the Brewers game to watch the American Legion, Department of Wisconsin 53rd All-Star game which will showcase Legion players from around the state of Wisconsin. The All-Star Game is free to the public and will start approximately one hour after the conclusion of the game.

Monday, August 11 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:40 p.m.
Brewers Community Foundation Scholarship Winners – Brewers Community Foundation will recognize 30 scholarship recipients including eight Selig Scholars, 14 James Beckum Player Coach Scholars and four Bonan Sholars. In addition, four Brewers Community Foundation Scholars will receive additional funding from the Carpenter’s Union.

Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame Induction – The Irish American Baseball Society will induct Manager Pat Murphy into the Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame in a pre-game ceremony. The Irish American Baseball Hall of Fame preserves the accomplishments of people who have distinguished themselves in the game of baseball, while maintaining a connection to Ireland and the global Irish community.

Miller High Life Monday – All Terrace Reserved tickets are $7.50 and Loge Bleachers are $14.50, courtesy of Miller High Life.

GOVX Discount – Active-duty military, veterans, first responders, government employees and teachers get half-priced tickets in select locations to every Sunday – Thursday home game, courtesy of Vortex®.

$10 Student Special – The $10 Student Special, presented by UW Credit Union, offers college and high school students $10 tickets for every Monday – Friday home game. Upgrades to Loge Bleachers are available for just $15. Visit brewers.com/Students for more information.

Tuesday, August 12 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:40 p.m.
Wisconsin Artist Series T-Shirt, presented by Hupy and Abraham – The first 10,000 ticketed fans who enter the gates will receive a Wisconsin Artist Series T-Shirt, designed by Madison, Wis. illustrator and muralist Emily Balsley. Available in Adult M and Adult XL, while supplies last. Balsley will also throw out a ceremonial first pitch.

Scout Night, presented by Fleet Farm – Bring your Scout Troop to American Family Field where Scouts and their families will enjoy special ticket pricing. All uniformed Scouts can participate in a pregame parade. A portion of each ticket will be donated in support of the Scouting program. Visit brewers.com/Scoutswi for more information.

GOVX Discount – Active-duty military, veterans, first responders, government employees and teachers get half-priced tickets in select locations to every Sunday – Thursday home game, courtesy of Vortex®.

$10 Student Special – The $10 Student Special, presented by UW Credit Union, offers college and high school students $10 tickets for every Monday – Friday home game. Upgrades to Loge Bleachers are available for just $15. Visit brewers.com/Students for more information.

Season Seat Holder Appreciation Day – Brewers Season Seat Holders receive 25 percent off concessions and $25 off retail purchases of $100 or more.

Wednesday, August 13 vs. Pittsburgh Pirates – 1:10 p.m.
Kids and Seniors Discount Day – Kids 14 and under & seniors 60+, courtesy of Quartz, save 50 percent on tickets. Excludes All-Inclusive Areas, Platinum Seats and Uecker Seats.

GOVX Discount – Active-duty military, veterans, first responders, government employees and teachers get half-priced tickets in select locations to every Sunday – Thursday home game, courtesy of Vortex®.

$10 Student Special – The $10 Student Special, presented by UW Credit Union, offers college and high school students $10 tickets for every Monday – Friday home game. Upgrades to Loge Bleachers are available for just $15. Visit brewers.com/Students for more information.

Senior Stroll – Following the game, seniors 60+ can stroll along the outfield warning track, presented by Quartz.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.