Opening week for Evansville Otters' 2025 season
The Evansville Otters invite people to join the team at Bosse Field this week for the first three of 48 home games in 2025.
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Officials say on Thursday, it's a 'Thirsty Thursday Opening Day,' and Dream Center Evansville is involved with this event. The Evansville Otters say it will have drink specials throughout the ballpark and opening day pregame festivities. On Friday, Bosse Field is 'Live from 1995' as the Evansville Otters celebrate the beginning of its 30th season in Evansville. A throwback jersey will be worn on-field for the team's first DASH auction of the year.
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The Evansville Otters say opening weekend will conclude on Saturday, with a 'Superhero Night.' The team invites people to come see their favorite superheroes and be part of the team's 'kid's superhero contest.'
The team says opening weekend ticket packages are still available here, and single game tickets can be found here.
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