Cardinals watch party Thursday at AutoZone Park

When AutoZone Park announced a watch party for Game 2 of the World Series, they had no idea that it would be a real celebration. The Redbirds’ parent club the St. Louis Cardinals came out of nowhere to clinch a wild card spot, then win the division and league playoffs. The Cards play the Texas Rangers Thursday night, and the public is invited to AutoZone Park to watch for free. The game will be shown on a big screen at the Club Level. Gates open at 6 PM.

In addition to the game, there will be other free events at the park, including batting practice in the indoor cages, self-guided tours of the clubhouse and dugout, and inflatables in the plaza (weather permitting). There will also be a silent auction and door prizes throughout the game. The Redbirds team store, the Backstop Baseball Emporium, will open at 6 as well.

If you get hungry, you can purchase a buffet for $7 (in advance) and $10 (the day of). Buffet will include Rendezvous BBQ, King Cotton hot dogs, Turner Dairy ice cream, and Coca-Cola soft drinks. Kids under 12 eat free.

If you’re a season ticket holder and you renew your tickets that night, you’ll receive a free buffet wristband and a free drink ticket for each ticket renewed.

Call 901-721-6000 or visit memphisredbirds.com for ticket information. Go Cards!