Miracle Professional Baseball and Wendy’s are teaming up to form a winning double play. Wendy’s has acquired tickets to the Miracle’s home opener on Friday, April 9 and will distribute them at no cost to customers.

Beginning April 1, fans can stop by any of the 19 Wendy’s locations in the two-county area and pick up a free general admission ticket to see the Miracle take on the Bradenton Marauders at Hammond Stadium.

“This is one of the biggest nights of the season for us and we are excited once again to partner with the Wendy’s,” said Miracle General Manager Steve Gliner.

Tickets can be upgraded to a box seat for $2. Tickets may be upgraded at the Miracle Hammond Stadium offices beginning on Monday, April 5 at 9 a.m.

“We encourage fans to visit their local Wendy’s, grab a frosty or combo meal and get a ticket to be part of a tradition in Southwest Florida,” said Gliner.

The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and first pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m. The first fireworks show of the season will take place after the game.

Tickets for all 70 home dates are available for purchase in person at Hammond Stadium or by phone between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fans also may purchase tickets on-line at www.miraclebaseball.com. The Miracle’s on-line ticket system will allow fans the ability to select their exact seat location for each game and print tickets at home.

Ticket prices for 2010 are as follows: $8.50 for Box seats ($9.50 for fireworks), $6.50 for general admission ($7.50 for fireworks).

For more information on available tickets packages, contact the Miracle at (239) 768-4210.

TICKET LOCATIONS

28140 Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs

1427 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral

41 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, Cape Coral

1601 Del Prado Boulevard, Cape Coral

8661 Commons Way, Estero

3783 N. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers

3900 Palm Beach Boulevard, Fort Myers

12034 S. Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers

15300 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers

9301 Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers

14491 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers

9100 College Point Circle, Fort Myers

14890 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers

1101 15th Street North, Immokalee

2501 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres

4114 N. Tamiami Trail, Naples

2601 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples

10941 Airport Road, Naples

13750 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers