Fresh off a 10-5 defeat of the Cape Catfish, the newly crowned Division Champion Thrillville Thrillbillies are preparing to host the franchise’s first-ever home playoff game in Marion.
The Thrillbillies will face the Quincey Gems in a one game battle for the Prospect League’s Western Conference Championship Tuesday night at 6:45.
The winner will then play for the Prospect League Title starting on Thursday.
On July 24th, Thrillbillies Catcher, and Du Quoin native, Ashton Smith passed away unexpectedly in his sleep due to a seizure.
Players and coaches are sporting special red caps and necklaces that honor Smith, along with their red team jerseys.
There will be plenty of special, playoff perks for fans too on Tuesday:
The first 1,000 fans through the gate will receive a special Gatorade Basketball Hoop courtesy of Pepsi MidAmerica.
Kids 15 and under, wearing a baseball jersey, will get free admission.
The first 300 Kids 15-and-under will receive a Thrillbillies Baseball (courtesy of Jack and Josie’s) along with a $10 Gift Certificateto the Thrillbillies Team Store (courtesy of an anonymous donor).
Before the game, several Thrillbillies players will be on the concourse signing autographs and posing for selfies with fans.
Kids of all ages can enjoy foamy fun on the famous third base line grassy hill thanks to the Thrillville Foam Cannon.
There will be food and drink specials.
Tickets start at just $5 for Tuesday’s Game and are available online at www.Thrillbillies.com.
Fans can also visit the Stadium Box Office in Marion until 5 pm on Monday with extended hours on Game Day. Gates open at 5:45 pm on Tuesday with the first pitch at 6:45 pm.
