Somerset Patriots To Host Star Wars Night On August 13th

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots will host Star Wars Night at TD Bank Ballpark on Tuesday, August 13th for the team’s 7:05 pm game against the Lancaster Barnstormers. The game is presented by The Beez Foundation.

The Somerset Patriots will welcome costumed characters from the films courtesy of the 501st Northeast Remnant and the Saber Guild Corellia. Currently scheduled to appear are Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, R2D2, Emperor Palpatine, Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn, Stormtrooper, Boba Fett, Jawa, Padme, Jango Fett, Sandtrooper, Biker Scout, TIE Fighter Pilot, Imperial Officer, Imperial Navy Trooper, Shore Trooper, and a Rebel Fleet Trooper.

Fans will be able to meet all the characters and take pictures with them on the main concourse throughout the game.

The Somerset Patriots players and coaches will be wearing exclusive Star Wars themed jerseys featuring Darth Vader that fans can bid on throughout the game. The auction will take place online only through the team’s website www.somersetpatriots.com and mobile app. Fans interested in participating in the auction must have a DASH Auctions account. Proceeds from the auction benefit The Beez Foundation. The auction will end at 9:30 pm on Tuesday, August 13th.

Throughout the game, fans will be able to enjoy music and clips from the Star Wars films and participate in various themed-activities at the ballpark.

Fans that wear Star Wars apparel or dress in costume will receive $2.00 off their tickets at the box office.

For tickets to Star Wars Night with the Somerset Patriots, stop by the ticket office located at TD Bank Ballpark, call (908) 252-0700, or visit www.somersetpatriots.com.

Formed in 2001, The Beez Foundation, a small New Jersey based non-profit, has been helping kids fight brain cancer by funding early phase research of pediatric brain cancer, offering patient services and educating the public on brain cancer.

About the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB)
With eight teams in the Mid-Atlantic and Texas, the ALPB is a leader in baseball innovation and a player gateway to Major League Baseball. Through its exclusive partnership with MLB, the Atlantic League tests Major League Baseball rules and equipment initiatives. The Atlantic League has sent over 900 players to MLB organizations while drawing more than 40 million fans to its affordable, family-friendly ballparks throughout its 22-year history.

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