Retiring Threshers Bat Dog Layla to Introduce Lucy May on August 23rd

Ceremonial Passing of the Bat and a Meet and Greet with Fans During the Friday Night Beach Dogs Game

Two generations of Threshers bat dogs, Layla and Lucy May in Aug. 2024 (Clearwater Threshers)

August 18, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Layla, the Threshers’ bat dog, had her retirement game in July and millions saw the viral video. On August 23rd, Layla will introduce her adopted little sister Lucy May, and officially transfer the bat-retrieval duties. During the bottom of the 3rd inning, watch for Lucy May's ceremonial

CLEARWATER, Fla. – Layla, the Threshers’ bat dog, had her retirement game in July and millions saw the viral video. On August 23^rd, Layla will introduce her adopted little sister Lucy May, and officially transfer the bat-retrieval duties.

During the bottom of the 3rd inning, watch for Lucy May's ceremonial first bat retrieval on-field at home plate. Fans are then invited to a meet and greet with photos on the concourse behind section 112 during the 4^th inning of the 6:30 p.m. game at BayCare Ballpark.

Look for Lucy May to make her on-field performance debut as Bat Dog during the Threshers’ 2025 season.

Beach Dog Fridays have the Threshers playing as their alter-ego, the Beach Dogs, with special on-field uniforms and pet dogs welcome in the stands. On August 23^rd, the dog ticket charity beneficiary is the Humane Society of Pinellas.

Also on August 23rd, don't miss the Threshers 20th Anniversary Ballpark Replica Giveaway presented by Coppertail Brewing Co. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., quantities are limited.