Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Night brings Super Heroes to Hammond Stadium
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will host the team's third-annual Marvel's Defenders of the Diamond Night on June 14, when players will take the field in custom Super Hero-inspired jerseys.

Fans also will enjoy special Marvel-themed activities and promotions throughout the evening, which will be capped by a postgame fireworks show with pyrotechnics launched from behind the right field fence. After the game, fans will have an opportunity to purchase game-worn jerseys, which feature a Marvel twist on the Mighty Mussels' logo and team colors, through an online auction to benefit Mussel Up for Southwest Florida, the team's charitable fund.

A day later on June 15, the Mighty Mussels will host the team's first Beer Fest of the 2024 season. Beer aficionados 21 and older can purchase a $20 pass that includes samples of more than 50 beers from local and national brewers; a separate game ticket is required. Additionally, the first 500 fans through the gates at Saturday's game will receive a free Mighty Mussels grilling apron in honor of Father's Day weekend. Saturday's game is also Education Employee Appreciation Night, when all Southwest Florida teachers, administrators and support staff can receive free tickets by presenting a valid school ID at the box office.

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Then on June 16, families can enjoy a special all-you-can-eat Father's Day brunch for just $15 each. A separate game ticket is required.

The six-game homestand against the Lakeland Flying Tigers runs from June 11-16. Mighty Mussels tickets start at $10 and are available at MightyMussels.com (https://www.milb.com/fort-myers).

ABOUT THE MIGHTY MUSSELS

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are the Single-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins and have played home games at Hammond Stadium since 1992. The franchise, which offers affordable family fun for all ages, plays in the Florida State League's highly competitive West Division. The Mighty Mussels are led off the field by Majority Partner John Martin and President Chris Peters, and on the field by Manager Brian Meyer. Notable alumni include MLB All-Stars Joe Mauer, David Ortiz, Jose Berrios, Byron Buxton, Miguel Sano and Torii Hunter. For more information or to purchase individual, group or season tickets, please visit MightyMussels.com (https://www.milb.com/fort-myers) or call 239-768-4210. Follow the Mighty Mussels on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat.

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