Astros set for four-game set against the Oakland A's, Sept. 15-18
HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros return home to Minute Maid Park for a quick four-game series against the Oakland A’s. It is a jam-packed homestand as the Astros will celebrate Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, Sept. 15 and Hispanic Heritage Weekend, Sept. 16-18.
Highlights of the series include Hispanic Heritage Street Fest presented by Hornitos on Saturday, Sept. 16, the last Street Fest of the regular season, a Los Astros Jersey giveaway, Sugar Skull Bobblehead and more. For information on Hispanic Heritage Weekend, visit Astros.com/HispanicHeritage
For more information and tickets, visit astros.com/promotions.
Thursday, Sept. 15 – Astros vs. Oakland A’s: 6:20 p.m. CT
The Astros open up the four-game series with the A’s at 6:20 p.m. CT on Thursday. The game will be televised nationally on FOX exclusively. Fans will be able to listen on local radio, KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2, KTRH 740 AM/99.1 FM HD-2, TUDN 93.3 / KLAT 1010.
All fans in attendance will receive a Yordan Alvarez Replica ALCS Ring, presented by Coca-Cola. One fan in attendance at the game will receive a personalized ALCS Elite Fan Ring, with real diamonds and 10k white gold. For more information, visit Astros.com/rings.
The Astros will celebrate Roberto Clemente Day presented by Capital One on Thursday.
The Astros will host an MVP Conversation, presented by United Airlines on Roberto Clemente Day for leaders in the Houston Latino community at the Depot in Union Station, Minute Maid Park at 4 p.m. The reception and panel discussion will feature Astros Hall of Famer Jose Cruz and his family speaking on baseball, family, and community service.
The Astros will also celebrate Roberto Clemente Day with a pregame ceremony, ceremonial first pitch from Houston Police Dept Assistant Chief Patricia Cantu, first call and Chevy Base Stealer. A portion of the proceeds from the Share2Care 50/50 raffle will go to the Roberto Clemente Museum.
A pregame ceremony will also be held for Jose Altuve, the Astros’ nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One. The Roberto Clemente Award is the annual recognition of a Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.
Thursday is also Teacher Appreciation Night, presented by AIG as the Astros celebrate our educators with a ceremonial first pitch and more.
The National Anthem will be sung by the Houston Grand Opera.
Friday, Sept. 16 – Astros vs. Oakland A’s: 7:10 p.m. CT
The Astros will continue the homestand with the A’s on Friday at Minute Maid Park. Friday will mark the first day of Hispanic Heritage Weekend celebration. For information on Hispanic Heritage Weekend, presented by Hornitos, visit Astros.com/HispanicHeritage.
10,000 fans will receive a Los Astros jersey, presented by Minute Maid Aguas Frescas.
The Astros will honor POW/MIA Remembrance Day with a pregame ceremony and ceremonial first pitch.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Weekend, there will be a ceremonial first pitch by Dr. Lupita Hinojosa ,the first Hispanic woman to hold the top leadership position in Spring ISD.
Pregame Happy Hour presented by Budweiser will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Michelob Ultra Bar. Fans can enjoy $5 Ultra Drafts, a live D.J. and amazing views.
Friday Night Fireworks presented by ConocoPhillips are set for postgame, featuring the musical theme Hispanic Heritage Weekend, with Latin and Reggaeton music. Friday Night Fireworks are subject to weather. In the event a show must be cancelled due to weather, refunds will not be granted.
A portion of the proceeds from the Share2Care 50/50 raffle will go to Camp Hope, a nonprofit that provides interim housing for our wounded warriors, veterans and their families suffering from combat related PTSD in a caring and positive environment.
Saturday Sept, 17 – Astros vs. Oakland A’s: 6:10 p.m. CT
The Astros will continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend on Saturday with a 6:20 p.m. CT start in game three of the series with the A’s.
Hispanic Heritage Street Fest, presented by Hornitos will take place in the plaza at Minute Maid Park from 3-6 p.m. Enjoy live music, food trucks, yard games, face painters, caricaturists and more. A game ticket is required for entry into the Hispanic Heritage Street Festival. For more information on Hispanic Heritage Weekend and Street Fest, visit Astros.com/HispanicHeritage.
10,000 fans will receive a Sugar Skull Bobblehead, presented by Bank of America.
Astros fans can also celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend with a special hat add-on package. Fans can choose from five different Latin American countries, Mexico, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Venezuela, representing the Latin and Hispanic roots of Astros players. Fans must have a ticket to the game on Sept 17 to purchase a Hispanic Heritage Hat Add-on Package.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Day, Astros will celebrate our players’ Latin and Hispanic roots before first pitch during a special pregame ceremony. The National Anthem will be performed by Rice University’s Mariachi Luna Llena.
Sunday Sept, 18 – Astros vs. Oakland A’s: 1:10 p.m. CT
The Astros will close out Hispanic Heritage Weekend and the four-game series with the A’s on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 1:10 p.m. CT.
The Air Force’s Birthday will also be celebrated on Sunday with a special pregame ceremony, ceremonial first pitch, color guard and National Anthem.
10,000 fans will receive a Somos Astros Soccer Scarf.
Kid’s Run the Bases, presented by Olshan Foundation Solutions, will occur for all kids in attendance ages 5-12 after the game.
A portion of the proceeds from the Share2Care 50/50 raffle will go to the nonprofit, Navidad en El Barrio. The organization makes life for pleasant for the less fortunate, bringing smiles to those who otherwise might have lost all hope.
LEXUS LX 600 ASTROS FOUNDATION RAFFLEThe Astros Foundation is selling raffle tickets now for one lucky fan to win a 2022 Lexus LX 600, donated by Houston Area Lexus Dealers. Raffle tickets are 1 ticket for $40, 3 tickets for $100 and 8 tickets for $250, with all the proceeds benefitting the Astros Foundation. Fans are able to purchase tickets at Minute Maid Park, Memorial Park Golf Course during the 2022 Cadence Bank Houston Open and at other events around the greater Houston area until Nov. 18. Online sales of Astros Foundation raffle tickets will also be open only to legal residents of the Houston Metro Area who are 18 years of age or older. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Astros.com/charityraffle.
Astros Memorabilia Table
With all the proceeds benefitting the Astros Foundation, visit the Astros Memorabilia Tables located right behind Insperity Club at section 120 inside Minute Maid Park. Open at every home Astros game from the time gates open until the end of the fifth inning, fans can purchase one-of-a-kind bats, baseball, photos, artwork and more signed by current Astros and Astros greats. Other items signed by Houston rappers are also available, along with special fundraising items with all the proceeds also going to the Astros Foundation.
GROUP TICKETS
Fans planning to bring groups of 20 or more to Minute Maid Park can purchase tickets for any date on the schedule right now! Visit Astros.com/groups to purchase or call group ticket sales at 713-259-8030.