GARY, IN 1-19-2011 – While Fan Fest 2011 is coming up on February 5, the Gary SouthShore RailCats want to make sure fans don’t forget about the second most important day in the month of February, Valentine’s Day. That’s why the RailCats have teamed up with Portage 16 IMAX to offer the Batter-Up Buttercup Special which includes regularly-priced 2011 Flex Packs, redeemable in any combination at any 2011 RailCats home game, and free IMAX movie vouchers, certain restrictions apply.

Fans who purchase a 20-game Flex Pack of 2011 Tickets at the normal price of $180 will receive two complimentary IMAX movie passes and two concession vouchers, courtesy of Portage 16 IMAX. The movie passes and concessions vouchers combined are a $43 dollar value and yours free with your RailCats Flex Pack purchase. In addition, fans who purchase a 10-game Flex Pack for the regular price of $90, will receive two complimentary IMAX movie passes, a $28 dollar value, courtesy of Portage 16 IMAX.

“We’re really excited about this opportunity for RailCats fans and movie fans alike,” said RailCats Director of Sales and Ticketing Alan Bowman. “This turns out to be a pretty sweet deal for all those special valentines.”

The Batter-Up Buttercup Special is available now through February 18 or while supplies last by calling the RailCats at 219.882.2255 or by dropping in at U. S. Steel Yard during regular business hours.

Portage 16 IMAX is located at 6550 US Highway 6 in Portage, Ind. For movie times and ticket information, visit http://www.gqti.com or call 219.764.7469.

The RailCats open the 2011 season at U. S. Steel Yard on Friday, May 20 at 7:10 p.m. against the archrival Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks. For tickets or schedule information, visit www.railcatsbaseball.com or call219.882.2255.