“Kentucky Afield” host Tim Farmer to throw first pitch at Louisville Bats baseball game on June 7

June 3, 2009 by admin

Tim Farmer

“Kentucky Afield” television host Tim Farmer goes in pursuit of a different kind of game this weekend – baseball. This Sunday, June 7, is Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Night as the Louisville Bats host Lehigh Valley, the AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Game time is 6:15 p.m.

Farmer will make the ceremonial first pitch then greet fans at the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife booth on the main concourse during the first and second innings. As an added bonus, anyone presenting a valid Kentucky fishing license at the ticket office can save 50 percent off their tickets for the game. The limit is four tickets for each person.

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife personnel will also be on hand to answer questions about wildlife, fishing, hunting and boating, plus register visitors for fun prizes of sporting equipment.

“Kentucky Afield” is a production of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. It is the longest continuously-running outdoor television show in the nation. The program airs Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern /7:30 p.m. Central and is repeated Sunday at 4 p.m. Eastern/3 p.m. Central on KET 1 and on the Internet at fw.ky.gov. To see the latest news about “Kentucky Afield” television and view your favorite show segments from the past, sign up today for the electronic newsletter.

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