South Bend Cubs announce 2019 Opening Night schedule of events, first homestand of the season

SOUTH BEND, Indiana- The South Bend Cubs are gearing up for Opening Night 2019 as they announce events leading up to the first pitch of the season's home opener on Thursday, April 4. This season marks the first for new team manager Buddy Bailey.
All homestand games take place at Four Winds Field, 501 W. South Street, South Bend. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Box Office at 574-235-9988.
Monday, April 1, South Bend Cubs Team Arrival from Arizona, approximately 4:30 p.m. ET
Tuesday, April 2, Team Breakfast at PEGGS, 127 S. Michigan St, South Bend, 9 a.m.
Wednesday, April 3, Charity Exhibition Game against the University of Notre Dame Men's Baseball Team, 6 p.m.

• Gates open at 5 p.m.
• 7-inning exhibition game
• $5 tickets: Game proceeds to be split between Samantha Hickey Foundation and The Center for the Homeless

Thursday, April 4, West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:05 pm

• Opening Night Promotions:
• Gates open at 5 p.m.
• National Anthem to be performed by Chicago Cubs featured artist John Vincent
• First 2,500 fans receive a South Bend Cubs 2019 Magnet Schedule
• Balloon artists, face painters and other surprises on the concourse
• Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza

Friday, April 5, West Michigan Whitecaps, 7:35 p.m.

• Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
• Fantastic Friday Fireworks will begin immediately following the game

As a reminder, the gates open two hours prior to the first pitch for all Friday, Saturday and Sunday games throughout the season. The 1st Source Bank Performance Center will be open during home games for all ticket holders.
2019 Midwest League All-Star Game
The 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game presented by Four Winds Casinos takes place Tuesday, June 18 and will feature some of the most promising players in professional baseball today. It is the first time in 30 years the Midwest League All-Star game will be held in South Bend, Indiana. The 2019 game will lead off with a Fan Fest at Four Winds Field on Monday, June 17 and will feature a home run derby with the top hitters in the Midwest League, an autograph session with several former Chicago Cubs players along with the 2019 Midwest League All-Star players. In addition, other family friendly activities include the Splash Pad, Toyota Fun Zone, catch on the field and running of the bases. On Tuesday at 11:30 a.m., Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg will headline an All-Star Luncheon at the Century Center in downtown South Bend, with proceeds benefitting Beacon Children's Hospital. For more information on the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game and any of the events leading up to it, including tickets for the All-Star Luncheon, search online for All-Star Festivities.
About the South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs are the Class A minor league affiliate of the 2016 World Series Champion Chicago Cubs. Over the past 31 seasons, the team has won five Midwest League titles, most recently in 2005, and has captured 12 division titles. In 2019, the South Bend Cubs will host the Midwest League All-Star Game. In June 2017, Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs, was voted Best Class A ballpark in the country by Ballpark Digest. In 2015 the team was named Ballpark Digest's Team of the Year and received the John H. Johnson President's Award, the highest award in minor league baseball. The team is owned and operated by Swing-Batter-Swing, LLC whose principal shareholder is Andrew T. Berlin of Chicago, Ill.

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