The Bowie Baysox are a Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles and play their home games in Bowie, Maryland. If you aren’t familiar with Maryland geography, Bowie is in Prince George’s County, which is also home to the Washington Commanders. You can get from Bowie to FedEx Field in mere minutes.
Last week, Washington owner Daniel Snyder finalized a deal with Josh Harris to sell the Commanders. The only thing standing between a new owner for the NFL franchise is for 24 NFL owners voting to approve the deal.
The Baysox thought this was the time to celebrate. As you know, with minor-league baseball, there are always promotions to lure fans and families into the ballpark. So the Orioles’ affiliate created a new promotion: Anyone named Josh or Harris [first or last name], or those who wear a Magic Johnson jersey [one of Harris’ co-owners], will receive a free general admission ticket.
This is for Bowie’s game on Thursday, May 18.
“Longtime fans of the Washington franchise are celebrating the news of a sale of the team,” Baysox General Manager Brian Shallcross said. “And we just want to provide a light-hearted opportunity for Commanders fans to come out and enjoy a fun night at the ballpark as we commemorate this moment of transition.”
Also, those wearing team gear, will receive discounts and a chance to throw out the first pitch.
IT'S OVER! Celebrate the long-awaited ownership change of the Washington Commanders with us on Thursday, May 18!
Anyone named Josh or Harris receives a free GA ticket. Those in team gear will get discounts with a chance to throw first pitch!
More info: https://t.co/mmMFsWnA8B pic.twitter.com/iMEbk5dWvB
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) May 15, 2023
Additionally, the Baysox will be serving a “going away cake” in honor of Snyder selling the team. Sounds like a good time.
Now if the Orioles could resolve their ownership situation.
