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Reading Phillies in town for four big games 07/09/2009 1:30 PM ET Harrisburg, PA - The Senators return home on Friday night to start a four-game series with the Reading Phillies. This is the final series prior to the all-star break and the Sens have plenty of fun planned for the weekend. Last Saturday night the Senators drew 7,165, their largest crowd ever, and are expecting more big crowds this weekend. Limited box seats are available for Friday night and Saturday night there are limited box and reserve seats available. Major Leaguer Dmitri Young is still on the Senators roster continuing his rehab. Young is a two-time all-star (2003 & 2007) and the 2007 National League Comeback Player of the Year. Saturday night is the annual Scout Sleepover, so hundreds of tents will be pitched in the outfield following Saturday's game. And the campers will get to watch a feature movie on the Senators videoboard! Saturday morning is the Senators 8th annual 5K and Kids Fun Run. Registration begins at 8:00am with the entry fee $25 for the 5k. The Kids Fun Run is free. The 5K benefits the American Heart Association. Here is an in-depth look at the weekend: Friday, July 10 @ 7:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 5:30pm) The first 1,000 adults receive a free Senators Home Cap presented by BELCO, abc27 & 93.5 WTPA Star Wars night presented by Sprint Friday Night post-game Fireworks presented by Pennsylvania Lottery and WINK 104 Saturday, July 11 @ 7:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 5:30pm) The first 1,000 kids receive a free Senators Equipment Bag presented by Highmark, abc27, BOB 94.9 & the River 97.3 Guaranteed Cash Money Seat - Each time the Senators score a run a different fan will get a chance to sit in the Money Seat. Registration is at the front entrance. Musical performers, The Bucket Boys are performing at the game Scout Sleepover - Scouts get to pitch a tent and stay the night on the outfield grass Sunday, July 12 @ 2:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 12:30pm) First 1,000 fans receive a free Senators Car Window Decal Family Day presented by Rite Aid and WHP 580. Coupons available at participating Rite Aid locations redeemable at Metro Bank Park for 4 tickets, 2 hot dogs and 2 soft drinks Pre-Game Catch on the Field presented by Rite Aid and WHP580 Dairy Farmer Appreciation Day present by Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association Old Fashioned Carnival on the back Concourse Monday, July 13 @ 12:00pm vs. Reading (Phillies) (Gates Open at 11:00am) Day Camp Day and Business Person's Special Tickets can be purchased online at www.senatorsbaseball.com or by calling 231-4444. Tickets can also be purchased at the new Little Red Box Office built by Home IN Hand located across from the stables on the Walnut Street Bridge landing. For the most current information about the Senators including their roster, please visit www.senatorsbaseball.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.