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Harrisburg Senators vs. Trenton Thunder – Star Wars Day

Posted on May 5, 2019 by sportscardinfo

The Harrisburg Senators, Double-A of the Washington Nationals, is a regular stop for me when it comes to obtaining stadium giveaway bobbleheads. My first bobblehead giveaway of the year took place on May 4, 2019 – Star Wars Day! This has become a big deal all over the country for both major and minor league teams. Combing Star Wars with baseball is a fantastic idea.

Juan “Solo” Soto bobbleheads were a huge draw. This was the busiest Senators game I’d ever attended. A limit of 1,500 bobbleheads were given out. Arriving an hour before the gates opened was a good idea. Moments after getting in line, the crowd ended up going down the steps and wrapping around the side of the stadium. Unless they paid extra for a special ticket guaranteeing them a bobblehead, not everyone was able to get one.

Cheeseburger, fries, and Hershey’s chocolate ice-cream made for a good dinner. Lots of Star Wars characters were in attendance. All were encouraged to take pictures with the fans.

None of the names on the Senators starting lineup stood out to me. But one did for the Trenton Thunder, Double-A of the New York Yankees – Clint Frazier. Clint Frazier is one of the many injured players the Yankees have had this season. He’s down there right now doing some rehab, and is expected to make it back to the Yankees shortly.

Harrisburg won 6-5. The bobblehead turned out very well. Juan Soto is in that famous Han Solo pose. Instead of a blaster, he’s got a glove. Even the box got a lot of attention. It has graphics on each side. Way better than the standard white cardboard.

My next bobblehead giveaway game is on July 20, 2019. Back in Harrisburg to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.

How was your Star Wars Day? I FINALLY got caught, and a couple of Stormtroopers sent me to the trash compactor.