Major League Baseball: Homestand Highlights

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Major League Baseball issued the following news release:

Friday, Aug. 10, 2018 - Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m. (Fireworks Friday)

* Fireworks Friday: Rozzi's Famous Fireworks show with a country music soundtrack will begin approximately 10 minutes after the game ends, presented by Great American Insurance Group.

* Military Appreciation Game: Tonight is the fourth Military Appreciation Day of the season. Many of the pregame ceremonies will feature men and women from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Special ticket offers are available for military members in advance of game day only at reds.com/Military.

* Reds RBI Girls Softball: Members of the Cincinnati Reds RBI softball team will be honored during the seventh inning stretch and sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game." The team won the RBI East Regional Tournament and will travel to Minneapolis to play in the RBI World Series beginning Aug. 12.

* Players Favorite Things Auction: Fans can bid on gift baskets containing Reds players' favorite things curated by the Reds wives at Reds.com/WivesAuction. Each basket has a value of over $500. All proceeds benefit local non-profit Crayons to Computers. The auction runs from Aug. 10-24.

Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 - Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6:40 p.m. (Super Saturday, Jake Owen post-game concert)

* Reds Baseball Cards giveaway: As part of Super Saturdays and to celebrate National Baseball Card Day, a free pack of Topps cards featuring select Reds players to all fans, presented by Topps.

* Jake Owen post-game concert: As part of the Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert Series, country music star Jake Owen will perform a 60-minute concert after the game. Free to all fans with a game ticket. Jake's current hit "I Was Jack (You Were Diane)" was recently number one on Billboard's Country Airplay chart.

* Heart and Hustle Award: Scooter Gennett will be recognized as the Reds' 2018 Heart and Hustle Award winner. The annual award honors an active player from each team who demonstrates a passion for the game and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game. The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will announce the final winner in November.

* Vada Pinson Rawlings Gold Glove Award: During pregame ceremonies, the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum will receive Vada Pinson's 1961 Rawlings Gold Glove Award from local Reds fans Dave & Michelle Grob. The trophy is the first of its kind to be added to the Hall of Fame's permanent collection and was the only Gold Glove that Vada won during his 18-year MLB career. Vada was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 1977 and today would have been his 80th birthday.

Sunday, August 12, 2018 - Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:10 p.m. (Family Sunday)

* Luis Castillo Fathead: As part of family day at the ballpark, free Luis Castillo Fathead(R) Wall Decal to kids 14 and younger, presented by Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

* Family Sunday Activities: As part of Family Sundays presented by Klosterman Bakery, kids can enjoy circus performers and a face painter, a live mascot race, a "Third and Learn" program in the Kroger Fan Zone during the third inning and more.

* Brunch with Browning in The Handlebar: Fans can dine and watch the game in The Handlebar for just a $55 upgrade, which includes a buffet meal. Plus, meet "Mr. Perfect" Tom Browning from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, August 13, 2018 - Reds vs. Cleveland Indians, 7:10 p.m.

* Ohio Cup: The Reds and Indians continue their quest for the coveted Ohio Cup tonight. The Indians are defending champs, but the Reds have a 2-1 lead going into the three-game Interleague series. Following Wednesday's final game, media from the Reds and Indians will vote for the Most Outstanding Player of the Ohio Cup series.

* W&S Open First Pitch: A participant from the Western & Southern Open will throw out a ceremonial first pitch tonight. The annual tennis tournament runs through Aug. 19th at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason.

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - Reds vs. Cleveland Indians, 7:10 p.m. (Ohio Cup Ticket Package, Senior Citizen Special)

* National Anthem: Gospel soloist Marlana VanHoose to sing the National Anthem.

Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - Reds vs. Cleveland Indians, 7:10 p.m.

Friday, August 17, 2018 - Reds vs. San Francisco Giants, 7:10 p.m. (Fireworks Friday, Grateful Dead Ticket Package)

* Fireworks Friday: Rozzi's Famous Fireworks show with a Grateful Dead soundtrack will begin approximately 10 minutes after the game ends, presented by Sprint.

Saturday, August 18, 2018 - Reds vs. San Francisco Giants, 7:10 p.m. (Super Saturday)

* Scott Schebler Fan Vote bobblehead: As part of Super Saturdays, free bobblehead of Reds outfielder Scott Schebler to the first 20,000 fans, presented by PNC Bank. Voting to pick the bobblehead was held in April.

* First pitch: Eight-year-old Hailey Dawson will throw out a ceremonial first pitch tonight during pregame ceremonies. She has a robotic right hand that was developed by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas engineering department using a 3D-printer. Hailey is on track to be the first person to throw out a first pitch at all 30 MLB ballparks. (GABP is her 28th ballpark.)

Sunday, August 19, 2018 - Reds vs. San Francisco Giants, 1:10 p.m. (Family Sunday, Reds Rookies Day)

* Jesse Winker Fathead: As part of family day at the ballpark, free Jesse Winker Fathead(R) Wall Decal to kids 14 and younger, presented by PNC Bank.

* Family Sunday Activities: As part of Family Sundays presented by Klosterman Bakery, kids can enjoy circus performers and a face painter, a live mascot race, a "Third and Learn" program in the Kroger Fan Zone during the third inning and more.

* Reds Rookies Game: Reds Rookies Baby Club members and their parents will take part in a pregame parade on the field. The Kroger Fan Zone will become the "Baby Zone" with pregame activities and games hosted by Erin Fischer from "Raising A Reds Fan," as well as giveaways from Reds partners Pampers, TriHealth and Kroger. Families can join the club and participate in the parade at reds.com/Rookies.

Ticket Offers For This Homestand

* Family Sundays, Aug. 12 & 19: For every Sunday home game, families can get up to three half-price tickets with the purchase of a full- price ticket, presented by Klosterman Bakery: reds.com/Family (Some restrictions apply)

* Ohio Cup Ticket Package, Aug. 14: Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes an exclusive Reds "Ohio Cup" T-shirt. Must purchase your game ticket through this offer to receive the T-shirt. Presented by The Ohio Lottery. Available while supplies last only at reds.com/OhioCup.

* Senior Citizen Specials, Aug. 14: For select games this season, fans 50 and older may purchase select non-premium tickets at half-price in advance of game day only, presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare Orthopaedics. Each ticket includes free same-day admission to the Reds Hall of Fame. Some restrictions apply. Available only at reds.com/Seniors.

* Grateful Dead Ticket Package, Aug. 17: Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes an exclusive Grateful Dead "Uncle Sam: bobblehead. Must purchase your game ticket through this offer to receive the figurine. Available while supplies last only at reds.com/GratefulDead.

Reds Community Fund

* A Night of Their Own, Aug. 16: The fifth annual St. Elizabeth Healthcare A Night of Their Own will be held Thursday, August 16 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Great American Ball Park. This exclusive event gives women ages 21 and over the opportunity to play like the pros on the field and learn all aspects of the game from Reds coaches, broadcasters and front office executives. Additional information and tickets available at reds.com/Baseball101. Proceeds benefit the Reds Community Fund.

Reds Hall of Fame & Museum presented by Dinsmore

* Collectible Bobblehead for August - Tom Browning: The 2018 Reds Hall of Fame Collectible Bobblehead Series continues in August with Tom Browning, Hall of Fame class of 2006. The bobbleheads celebrate the 25th anniversary of Browning's infamous rooftop visit in Chicago in 1993 and are free with regular-price admission to the Reds Hall of Fame (or Great American Ball Park tour) on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays throughout the month of August, while supplies last.

Reds Player Appearances

* Jared Hughes, Aug. 18: Meet Reds pitcher Jared Hughes at the Sprint Store in Tri-County on Saturday, Aug. 18 from 11 a.m. to Noon. The Sprint Store is located at 80 W. Kemper Rd, Springdale, OH 45246.