The Louisville chapter of the Kentucky Alumni Association will host its annual Big Blue Night at Slugger Field Thursday, July 19 when the Louisville Bats take on the Durham Bulls. Game time is 7:05 p.m. ET and a discounted ticket price is available for $6 per ticket.

Featured guests of the Big Blue Night are Rupp’s Runts team members Tommy Kron, Louie Dampier, and Thad Jaracz. An autograph session will be held prior to the game from 5:50-6:30 p.m. ET and the former Wildcats also will throw out the first pitch. UK music will be played throughout the evening and a special appearance will be made by the UK Dance Team and the Wildcat mascot. The Runts also will autograph a team photo for those who purchase tickets to sit in the Wildcat section. Other Bat?s fans attending the game also can get an autographed photo with a $5 donation made payable to the UK Alumni Association Scholarship Fund. In order to sit in the Wildcat section and receive an autographed team picture, fans must wear Blue to the game and buy tickets in advance with a credit card. Contact Matt Andrews at the Louisville Bats at (502) 212-2287, ext. 618 for tickets.

For other questions, contact Jim Denny at 502-241-8888 or at jd@thesourceteam.com.