On July 10th, fans that come out to the game will receive a complimentary car wash as the double header against the West Chicago Cubs takes place. Ed Sochacki, Team spokesperson and director of community relations for the Diamondbacks said that the car wash is just one of the events the team has planned for the day.

“The car wash is a great idea and it’s something we are doing for the fans that come out to support us, but it’s not the only thing happening that day,” he said.

Between games, the Diamondbacks (who lack a Jumbotron highlight system) will hold their special version of the ever-popular “pick the winner” contest where three contestants square-off in a race to round the bases. Sochacki said that the team and their corporate sponsors are planning to add a “special twist” to the event.

“We are having our players run the bases with our sponsors’ products. It’s an extension of our endorsement contracts and a natural fit, all things considered,” he said.

Fans present at the game will be able to pick between three teams. Representing the Yellow Team will be outfielder Dan Hollingsted, carrying a Steinway and Sons Baby-Grand Piano on his back. For the Blue Team, shortstop Pete Gubricky will run with four cans of Crisco Lard around his waist, and finally, for the Red Team, Thad Sochacki will team-up with Crosby Casket Company and attempt to drag a “dead weight” mannequin around the diamond. A Crosby spokesperson felt that while an actual body “would have been more realistic,” public outcry would have been intense.

“Gubricky may have an early advantage and is the early favor to win the event,” said former outfielder Kris Norton, “ but he’s one-for-four in stolen bases this year and everyone knows you can’t steal bases when you’re a lard ass, no pun intended.”

If those two events aren’t enough, the Diamondbacks are in negotiations with the U.S. Federal Government on the release of former Cicero Mayor Betty Loren-Maltese. Under the current proposal to the government, if a Diamondback player hits a home run AND it hits the left field scoreboard (like Ryan Flood’s homerun on Sunday did), the U.S. Federal Government would release the former mayor. While details are still being worked out between the two parties, neighborhood reaction has been positive.

“What a great promotion,” said Frank, who asked that his last name not be used. “It beats the ‘hit-the-bull, win-a-steak’ promotion they ran in the movie Bull Durham.”

Downloadable tickets for fan appreciation day and further details, will eventually be available on the team’s website at www.evergreenparkdiamondbacks.com.

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