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Diamondbacks’ homestand features star-studded ceremonial first pitches

Diamondbacks legends race around the ballpark to cheers of the fans during Opening Day at Chase Field.

Starting Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks will kick off a six-game homestand at Chase Field. The schedule includes a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins, followed by a weekend three-game series against the Oakland Athletics.

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This exciting homestand will consist of a star-studded lineup ready to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Tuesday, June 25th- Desiree Reed-Francois, the recently hired athletic director of the University of Arizona Wildcats, will take the mound. In February, Reed-Francois became the first full-time female AD in Arizona history. Among her achievements are her nomination for the 2024 Sports Business Journal AD of the Year and her designation as the NACDA’s 2023–24 Athletics Director of the Year.

Wednesday, June 26th- Boxing fans will be treated to a special appearance by Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. The event precedes their highly anticipated fight for the WBC and Ring Magazine World Super-Flyweight titles, showcasing Estrada’s impressive 44-3 record and Rodriguez’s undefeated 19-0 standing.

Thursday, June 27th- Bringing a touch of rodeo flair, bull rider Chase Dougherty from PBR’s Arizona Ridge Riders will throw out the first pitch at 12:30 p.m. Dougherty will be participating in the upcoming Hondo Rodeo and Music Fest at Chase Field, scheduled for November 7-9, blending rodeo action with live music.

Sunday, June 30th- Sports enthusiast and Barstool Sports personality Frank the Tank will make his pitch at 1:00 p.m. He is known for his contributions to sportsencyclopedia.com and popular series like Tank Cooks and Frank Walks.

This week marks one of the final two homestands scheduled for the Diamondbacks before the All-Star break in mid-July. To catch the excitement firsthand, visit the D-backs Ticket Information page on the Arizona Diamondbacks’ official MLB website.

For families planning to attend, the D-backs are hosting a Kids Free Weekend as they face off against the Athletics from Friday through Sunday. During each game of the series, you can get up to two free kids tickets with the purchase of one adult ticket.

Visit, Kids Free Weekend | Arizona Diamondbacks (mlb.com) for further details.

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