Homestand Highlights • April 23-25 • Reds vs. Atlanta Braves

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019 – Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 6:40 p.m. (Gates open at 5:40 p.m.)

• Jackie Robinson Day Celebration: Pregame ceremonies will commemorate the 72nd anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. (Reds players and on-field personnel wore the Number 42 on April 15, the official date recognized by MLB, when the Reds played the Dodgers in Los Angeles.)

• Diverse Business Partner Award: Robert Jones, owner of Jones Construction, Inc., will be presented with the 2019 Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner Award. The award is presented annually by the Reds and Major League Baseball to recognize the sport’s diverse-owned businesses who exhibit and continue the legacy of Jackie Robinson.

• Legacy Campaign Ceremony: Members of African American Capital Enterprises, LLC, a minority ownership group of the Reds, will be honored for their contributions to the newly renovated Reds Hall of Fame and Museum. The group is one of the first minority-based shareholder groups in American sports and sponsored the “Pursuit of a Dream” exhibit, a celebration of diversity in baseball including the Negro Leagues and the pioneers who opened the game to everyone.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 – Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 6:40 p.m. (Gates open at 5:40 p.m.)

• Reds Community Fund Check Presentation: The law firm of Freking, Myers & Ruhl will present a check to the Reds Community Fund for more than $50,000 during pregame ceremonies. The donation is from proceeds generated by the annual “Opening Day Eve Party” held on March 24.

Thursday, April 25, 2019 – Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 6:40 p.m. (Gates open at 5:40 p.m.)

• Bark in the Park: Tonight is the first of four Bark in the Park games this season. Dogs and their owners will be in a special seating area while the Kroger Fan Zone will turn into the “Dog Zone” with product samples and activities for both dogs and owners. A pregame parade with all the dogs and owners begins at 6:25 p.m. A limited number of dog tickets are still available at reds.com/DogDay. Dog packages must be purchased in advance of game day.

• Police & Fire Appreciation Night: Many of tonight’s pregame ceremonies will feature members of local police, fire, sheriff and EMT departments. Among those honored will be fallen officer Detective Bill Brewer, who was killed in the line of duty in February. Det. Brewer’s family and many of his colleagues from the Clermont County Sheriff’s department will take part in the ceremonies on the field.

• Thirsty Thursday: For all Thursday home games, fans can purchase a $30 package that includes a Field Box ticket and a $10 concession credit valid for food and beverages. Available only at reds.com/Thursday.

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