In the near future, the Ballard High baseball players might make like the pros and play at Safeco Field.

But first, they need your help.

If the baseball program reaches their fundraising goal of selling 1,000 tickets to a Mariners game, they themselves will get the opportunity to play at Safeco Field.

From Ballard High baseball's website:

"That’s right, the Beaver Nine will be stepping into the same batter’s box as the pros! They’ll be fielding grounders on the same infield as Dustin Ackley, and slinging fastballs from the same mound as King Felix! They’ll also get their names displayed on the largest video screen in Major League Baseball, which the Mariners are proudly installing as you read!"

How rad would that be? Answer: Super rad.

Mariners Game Ticket Info:

Thursday, April 11th, 7:05 p.m. vs. Texas Rangers
$12 fundraising price per ticket ($20 regular box office price)
20 ticket bundle for $200
View Reserved seating (300 level, right above 1st base)
Checks made payable to: BHS ABC – Baseball (memo: Mariners )

Ballard Baseball Game @ Safeco Field Info: Saturday, April 6, 4:00 p.m.
Versus Defending 4A State Champs: Kentwood Conquerors
Admission is free, Safeco field gates are open, and it's open seating
Parking is available for $5 in the Safeco Field garage (to cover staffing costs)

For tickets, please contact Coach Doug at: ballardbeaversbaseball@gmail.com

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