Community Corner

Your Child Can Be the DuPage Hounds' Bat Boy or Girl (For a Game)

We're looking for volunteers to help the new baseball team out this summer! Also: You can still score free tickets to Sunday evening's game at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex.

Batter up! The are a new collegiate wood-bat team with players from Patch towns such as Darien, Downers Grove, Lemont, Lisle and Western Springs. The team's opening weekend begins Friday, and Patch is ready to help them celebrate.

All season long Patch is sponsoring the opportunity for young baseball fans to participate as a bat boy or girl for a Hounds home game at the Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex in Lisle.

The child will receive a Patch baseball hat, and get to wear an official jersey supplied by the Hounds during the game. Participants must be 8-12 years of age and a resident of DuPage County.

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There are three home games this weekend! Do you know a child who wants to help out the team?

1. Create a Patch account using your first and last name, and a valid email address for contact.

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2. Leave a comment below why you think your child would make a great bat boy or girl. (Parents with questions or nominations may also contact Lisle Patch Local Editor Karlie Baker at karlie@patch.com or 630-452-0931.)

Want free tickets to the Hounds' June 3 game?

Attend Patch Day on Sunday! Meet Local Editors and cheer on the team as they take on the Rockford Foresters.

Patch readers are invited to redeem four free tickets to the 5 p.m. game. Simply choose a seating section and type in the code 'PATCH' to reserve your tickets.

Visit the DuPage County Hounds’ website for a season schedule and ticket information. The DuPage County Hounds also blog on Patch. Read the team's .


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