The Butler BlueSox will play the 500th game in franchise history at 6:35 p.m. Thursday against Chillicothe at Kelly Automotive Park.

The game will also mark their 250th home contest of all-time.

Also, in conjunction with the City of Butler’s Stadium Authority, the BlueSox will donate $3 from every ticket sold for Wednesday’s game to the Butler Emergency Relief Initiative, a division of the local United Way, for the benefit of the city’s West End flood victims.

And individuals or companies wishing to provide an additional donation may call the BlueSox at 724-256-9994 or visit FrontOffice@ButlerBlueSox.net.

The first 1,000 fans in attendance Thursday will receive a Babe The Ox Bobblehead. A fireworks show will take place after the game.

The BlueSox are in their ninth season of play in the Prospect League.