Buffalo Bisons ‘guarantee' spring temps at home opener – or you get a free ticket
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – The 'Conehead Guarantee' won't be the only promise made at the ballpark during the Buffalo Bisons home opener next week.
The Bisons, the Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, will 'Guarantee Spring' on Friday, March 28, during what will be the earliest home opener in team's 140-year history.
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'On Opening Day, it WILL BE 50 DEGREES at first pitch!' the team promised in a press release, emphasizing the promotion in bold text. 'But if it's not, all fans in attendance will be able to exchange their game ticket at the Sahlen Field Box Office for a FREE TICKET for a March/April Bisons game at Sahlen Field.'
Gates open at 1 p.m. ahead of the 2:05 p.m. first pitch against the Rochester Red Wings, the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The first 4,000 fans in attendance will also receive a 2025 magnetic schedule. And, of course, all fans 21 and up can get in on the 'Conehead Guarantee' from the team's legendary beer vendor: 'Get a warm beer from me, you drink it for free!'
Catching up with 'Conehead' at Sahlen Field
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Although Buffalo set a record high temperature earlier this week, touching 76 degrees, temperatures look cooler next week, with highs in the 40s. Stay tuned to the latest 4Warn Forecast to check on the likelihood of cashing in on the team's guarantee.
Opening Day continues to creep earlier and earlier for the Bisons. Last year, fans received commemorative ice scrapers when the team opened on March 29, with a gametime temperature of 43 degrees. This will be at least the third consecutive season the club has started play in March, after never previously playing a game before April 1.
Manager Casey Candaele is back for a fifth season with the Bisons in 2025. Fans can see Blue Jays top prospects like infielder Orelvis Martinez and starting pitcher Jake Bloss, who were recently optioned from Major League camp.
Bisons tickets can be purchased here.
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