The Fort Wayne TinCaps are making waves in Minor League Baseball with an innovative promotion set to bring love and excitement to Parkview Field.
In anticipation of the team’s upcoming “Love and Roses Night” presented by Peter Franklin Jewelers on Friday, May 17, featuring a special appearance by Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner, the TinCaps have announced the “Hometown Date” Competition for singles.
Singles eager for a chance at romance can enter the competition by visiting the TinCaps website and filling out the entry form before the deadline on Friday, April 12. Participants must be at least 21 years old to enter and will receive complimentary tickets to the game just for signing up.
In late April, the TinCaps, High-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, will select five women and five men from the pool of applicants. These lucky individuals will be invited to Parkview Field for an initial meeting ahead of “Love and Roses Night.” Then, on May 17, as the TinCaps face off against the South Bend Cubs at 7:05 p.m., the contestants will engage in on-field promotions, including the whimsically titled “Falling in Love Dizzy Bat” challenge.
Instead of a traditional rose ceremony, contestants will advance based on their performance in the promotions. Ultimately, one woman and one man will earn the privilege of watching that night’s postgame fireworks from the field and will receive a prize package for a hometown date experience in Fort Wayne.
“We hope to help two people find their perfect match in a way that only Minor League Baseball can offer,” expressed Morgan Olson, TinCaps Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions.
On the same night, fans can purchase a VIP Ticket Package to meet Gerry Turner from The Golden Bachelor who has ties to the Fort Wayne area. The package includes a photo opportunity with Gerry and a signature wine glass.
Tickets for Love and Roses Night, as well as all 66 TinCaps home games, are available starting at just $7 and can be purchased online at TinCaps.com, by calling 260-482-6400, or at the Parkview Field Ticket Office. The TinCaps will commence their 15th anniversary season on April 5 against the Great Lakes Loons, affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers, with Opening Day at Parkview Field scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, at 6:35 p.m. against the Cleveland Guardians-affiliated Lake County Captains. The team’s promotional schedule promises more than 30 postgame fireworks nights, additional celebrity appearances, theme nights, bobbleheads, and much more, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the season.