Meet the Bradenton Marauders on Tuesday at the Eat Here restaurant

BRADENTON -- Looking to meet this year's Marauders?

Search no further, because Tuesday was the chance to see who is playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates' high-Single A club in Bradenton.

Folks can check out the 2016 Bradenton Marauders at the Eat Here restaurant, 5315 Gulf Drive on Anna Maria Island.

Players and coaches are getting introduced for the first time ahead of the club's season opener in Fort Myers against the Miracle on Thursday.

The Miracle also will be playing at Bradenton's home opener Saturday at McKechnie Field. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. that day, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

There's no cover charge to enter the event, and a taco cart and cash bar will be available. An official roster announcement is scheduled for 7 p.m.

For ticket information for games, call 747-3031, visit www.BradentonMarauders.com or email MaraudersInfo@Pirates.com.

Jason Dill, sports reporter, can be reached at 745-7017 or via email at jdill@bradenton.com. Follow him on Twitter@Jason__Dill and like his Facebook page at Jason Dill Bradenton Herald.

This story was originally published April 5, 2016 at 12:20 AM with the headline "Meet the Bradenton Marauders on Tuesday at the Eat Here restaurant ."