Press release: Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: August 24
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Press release: Minnesota Twins Homestand Highlights: August 24

Jun 19, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The first-place Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight for their 11th homestand of the season, a seven-game stay against a pair of American League foes. First, the Twins welcome the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for a four-game series tonight through Sunday, August 27. After the Rangers depart, AL Central rival the Cleveland Guardians come to town for three games from August 28-30.

TICKETS AVAILABLE

Tickets for all seven games of the Twins’ August 24-30 homestand can be purchased online via twins.com, by calling 612-33-TWINS or 1-800-33-TWINS, or in-person at the Target Field Ticket Office.

MINNESOTA TWINS ‘TICKET FINDER’

The brand-new, online Ticket Finder makes planning the next trip to Target Field fun and easy for all Twins fans! Whether needing a couple of seats for date night, a larger space for a company outing, or interested in multigame ticket plans, this easy-to-use tool guides fans through their needs and preferences to narrow down to their perfect ticket option.

FISH FOR HOMERS AT THE DOCK

The Overlook in rightfield at Target Field is now The Dock, your new favorite home run fishing destination, to watch Twins baseball and reel in home runs! Fans who purchase this exclusive ticket package – available at Friday-Sunday home games – includes a ticket in Sections 136, 137 or 138 and an exclusive t-shirt commemorating the Land of 10,000 Rakes.

SPECIAL EVENTS – CARLY PEARCE POSTGAME CONCERT AND FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS

The Twins will host their second and final postgame concert of the season, as GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Carly Pearce performs a full 75-minute set following the Minnesota-Texas game tonight (Thursday, August 24); attendance to the concert is free with the purchase of a Twins-Rangers ticket. On Friday, August 25, the final installment of the summer-long Friday Night Fireworks series presented by Securian Financial, will be set to songs from Guardians of the Galaxy.

GATE GIVEAWAYS, THEME NIGHTS AND KIDS DAYS

The homestand features two gate giveaways (T.C. Build A Bear presented by U.S. Bank on Sunday, August 27 and T-Shirt Tuesday with Greg Gossel on Tuesday, August 29), three theme nights (Marvel Super Heroes Night on Friday, August 26; Minnesota Wild Night on Monday, August 28; and Light Up the North Night on Tuesday, August 29); one Kids Day (Sunday, August 27); and the final installment of the Twins’ summer-long Friday Night Fireworks series presented by Securian Financial (Friday, August 25).

CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES

The slate of ceremonial first pitches for this homestand includes (subject to change):

A complete rundown of the Twins’ seven-game homestand, including special festivities, ticket deals and gate giveaways, follows:

TWINS VS. TEXAS RANGERS: TONIGHT (THURSDAY, AUGUST 24) – SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 (4 GAMES)

Thursday, August 24 vs. Texas Rangers presented by Klondike (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

Friday, August 25 vs. Texas Rangers (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)

Saturday, August 26 vs. Texas Rangers (6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)

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Sunday, August 27 vs. Texas Rangers presented by U.S. Bank (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)

TWINS VS. CLEVELAND GUARDIANS: MONDAY, AUGUST 28 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 (3 GAMES)

Monday, August 28 vs. Cleveland Guardians (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Tuesday, August 29 vs. Cleveland Guardians presented by M&Ms (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, August 30 vs. Cleveland Guardians presented by Cinnamon Toast Crunch

(12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)

DAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONS

Fans can find their ticket to savings throughout the six-game homestand with these Twins Daily Ticket Specials and Ballpark Activations:

MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MNTICKETS AVAILABLEMINNESOTA TWINS ‘TICKET FINDER’FISH FOR HOMERS AT THE DOCKSPECIAL EVENTS – CARLY PEARCE POSTGAME CONCERT AND FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKSCarly PearceFriday Night FireworksGATE GIVEAWAYS, THEME NIGHTS AND KIDS DAYST.C. Build A BearT-Shirt Tuesday with Greg GosselMarvel Super Heroes NightMinnesota Wild NightLight Up the North NightKids DayFriday Night FireworksCEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHESDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Writing Competition winnersJohn Gordon Radio Affiliate of the Year AwardMarcus FolignoFrank WhiteAlexander MattisonE. WhiteTWINS VS. TEXAS RANGERS: TONIGHT (THURSDAY, AUGUST 24) – SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 (4 GAMES)Thursday, August 24 vs. Texas Rangers presented by Klondike (6:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)Recognizing Champions:Coon Rapids Andover American All StarsMLK Day Essay Contest Winners Ceremonial First Pitch:Cecilia YoungDeborah AdedigbaSoliana Emmanuelceremonial first pitchCarly Pearce Postgame Concert:Carly PearceFriday, August 25 vs. Texas Rangers (7:10 p.m.; gates open at 5:00 p.m.)Theme Night – Marvel Super Heroes Night:Friday Night Fireworks presented by Securian Financial:Friday Night FireworksSaturday, August 26 vs. Texas Rangers (6:15 p.m.; gates open at 4:00 p.m.)National Attention:FOXHeart and Hustle:Rocco BaldelliPablo LópezRadio Waves:John Gordon Radio Affiliate of the Year AwardGopher State Baseball Tournament of Champions Ring Ceremony:The teams are:Spring Lake Park Panthers BlueMinnetonka SkippersBig Willow Royals of MinnetonkaRosemount IrishMinnetonka SkippersMankato RoyalsShoreview MustangsWayzata GoldSt. Charles SaintsCold Spring SpartansShoreview MustangsLyle-Pacelli AthleticsWest Fargo RattlersEastview BlackSpringfield TigersWayzataFarmington TigersEden Prairie EaglesSunday, August 27 vs. Texas Rangers presented by U.S. Bank (1:10 p.m.; gates open at 11:00 a.m.)Gate Giveaway – T.C. Build A Bear:C. Build A BearLittle League, Big Dreams:Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target:Gillette Children’sTargetkidsmeals are half price – just $4T.C. Sluggers Kids Clubfirst pitchPerkins Kids Starting LineupBullseye’s Backyardkids can run the basesGillette Children’sTargetTWINS VS. CLEVELAND GUARDIANS: MONDAY, AUGUST 28 – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 (3 GAMES)Monday, August 28 vs. Cleveland Guardians (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)July Front Office Employees of the Month Recognition:Honoring a Legend:Frank WhiteMaking it Count:HeadCountWild Night:Ceremonial First Pitch:Marcus FolignoNational Anthem:John deCausemakerTheme Night Package (SOLD OUT):Go Wild:Matt BoldyBrock FaberMarcus FolignoAlex GoligoskiJake MiddletonMason ShawJared SpurgeonSammy WalkerTuesday, August 29 vs. Cleveland Guardians presented by M&Ms (6:40 p.m.; gates open at 5:30 p.m.)Viking First Pitch:Alexander MattisonGate Giveaway – T-Shirt Tuesday with Greg Gossel:T-Shirt Tuesday Artist SeriesGreg GosselLight Up the North Night:Light Up the North NightTheme Night Package (SOLD OUT):Ceremonial First Pitch:Kenny JohnsonNational Anthem/7th Inning Stretch:players, family members and friends of the Twin Cities Gay Softball LeagueWednesday, August 30 vs. Cleveland Guardians presented by Cinnamon Toast Crunch(12:10 p.m.; gates open at 10:30 a.m.)First Pitch – KDWB:E. WhiteMaking it Count:HeadCountDAILY TICKET SPECIALS AND IN-BALLPARK ACTIVATIONSMeal Deal presented by U.S. Bank (August 24, August 28-30):Student Discount (August 24, August 28-30):Military Discount presented by Evolv Technology and Bally Sports North (August 24, August 28-30):Treasure Island Resort & Casino Senior Days (August 30):“The Dock” Ticket Package (August 25-27):“All You Can Eat” presented by Bally Sports North (August 25):CUB Family Section with media partner Bally Sports North (Every game):“All-Inclusive” Legends Landing (Every game):Dollar-A-Dog Day (August 29):Kids Day presented by Gillette Children’s and Target (August 27):