Cane Cutters News

The Acadiana Cane Cutters Baseball Team, who began the 2014 season in late May, will return home for a two game series beginning on June 14 vs. the Texas Marshals. The game on Saturday, June 14 is the team’s annual “Salute to the Troops” night, where military veterans and current military personnel will be honored, courtesy of Frank’s International, AMPOL and Acadiana Dodge.  On the following day, Sunday June 15, that game will have a “Father’s Day” theme.

The Salute to the Troops game is free to all active military personnel and veterans who pre-register. In addition, they are allowed to receive up to four tickets each for family and friends. Additional tickets may be purchased for $4.00 each. WWII veteran and French Legion medal recipient Hewitt Gomez will be throwing a ceremonial first pitch. The US Army Recruiting office in Lafayette is scheduled to Present the Colors and there will also be a pre-game demonstration on the proper way to fold the American flag. The Victory Military Museum and Educational Center will be dressed in uniform and will have items on display. There will also be a Swearing in Ceremony of United States Army and Marines recruits. Active military and veterans will be eligible to win prizes from various local businesses. For more information on the Salute the Troops Night and/or to pre-register. Please contact Ashley Durel at(337) 451-6582 or [email protected].

The next day, June 15, the Cane Cutters will celebrate Father’s Day, where dads are allowed to play catch with their kids prior to the game. Kids 16 and under can also submit an e-mail to [email protected] on why their dad should be the “Cane Cutters Dad of the Year.” The winning father and child will be recognized on the field. It is also a Duhon’s Family Fun Jumps “SlipperySunday” where the water slide is free from 6 to 7.

CANE CUTTERS OFFER NEW TICKET PACKAGE

The Cane Cutters have also announced that they will be offering a new “flex” plan of 10 undated ticket vouchers, normally a $100 value, for $90. Please call the Cane Cutters at (337) 451-6582 for more information.

The Cane Cutters, currently in their fourth season, are part of the six-team Texas Collegiate League that features some of the Nation’s top college prospects. Season tickets, party deck rentals, field of dream packages and other group opportunities are now available. Call (337) 451-6582. Be sure to also check us out on the web at www.canecuttersbaseball.com, Follow us on Twitter @CaneCuttersBB and Like us on Facebook at Acadiana Cane Cutters Baseball.