Thursday, October 4, 2007

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Prizes will be given away during the game to youngsters who have their Junior Phillies membership cards with them.

- Youngsters with their Junior Phillies Backpacks with them could be chosen to dance with the Phanatic in the 7th inning.

? Mitch Williams will be signing autographs and promoting his new salsa product, Wild Thing's Southpaw Salsa, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Majestic Clubhouse Store (behind section 134). Two flavors of the salsa, "Wild" and "Mild", will be available for sampling and to purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the salsa will benefit Autism of Delaware.

? National Recovery Night.

? National Anthem: Sung by the Chancel Choir, First Presbyterian Church in West Chester, PA.

SATURDAY: 3:55 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 1:05 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 1:55 p.m. ... Broadcast: FOX, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).

? The Baseball Writers Association Awards will be presented pre-game including the Mike Schmidt Most Valuable Player Award, the Steve Carlton Most Valuable Pitcher Award, Tug McGraw Good Guy Award and Dallas Green Special Achievement Award.

? Phillies Wives check presentation to the PSPCA, with monies raised from the recent Pro-Pack event. National Anthem: Sung by Penncrest High School Combined Choir.

SUNDAY: 1:35 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 11:05 a.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 12:05 p.m.); Other gates - 11:35 a.m. ... Broadcast: CW-57, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).

? Fan Appreciation Day: Surprises and prizes throughout the game; all fans will receive a unique Jimmy Rollins mosaic print, created from over 1,400 images of all 2007 Phillies players, coaches and the Phanatic.

? Phillies biggest silent auction of the year for charity! Located at the First Base Gate from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the silent auction will feature over 50 items signed by your favorite present and past Phillies players. Plus, several game-used items will be up for bid including jerseys, bats, caps and balls. Proceeds will benefit Phillies Charities, Inc.

? Citizens Bank Take It to the Bank Home Run Contest: The winner of the season-long contest will get a chance to hit a home run and win $10,000.

? The Richie Ashburn Special Achievement Award will be presented to this year's honoree prior to the game.

? Day of Game employee recognition: Al Malerba and Anthony LaSpada will be recognized for 25 years with the Phillies and Dewitt Hobbs will be recognized for 50 years with the Phillies.

? National Anthem: Signed by the Deaf Community Choir. Sung by Central Bucks West High School Chamber Choir.

? Starting Nine: Nine fans will be chosen at random from the gates to be on the field during the National Anthem.

? God Bless America: Performed on the trumpet by six-year-old musical prodigy Geoffrey Gallante.

? Courtesy of local participating Chevrolet Dealers: Nearly 200 inner-city children from the Phillies Rookie and RBI Program and the School District of Philadelphia will enjoy a pre-game party, along with the Phillies-Nationals game.

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