Minor League Team to Celebrate Top Gun

Earlier this summer, America celebrated the 30^th anniversary of “Top Gun”.  Saturday…it’s the Potomac Nationals’ turn.

Because reasons, Washington’s Single-A affiliate will don jerseys inspired by the Tom Cruise blockbuster and play host to the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

@MiLB @PNats42 Top Gun 30th Anniversary Night 8/6. Do you have the need for speed?https://t.co/9QKO0NMepr pic.twitter.com/1rjIQPCsMt

— Fredericksburg Nationals (@FXBGNats) August 4, 2016

But, trust me, the bomber jacket-inspired jersey tops are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this thing.

You can check out the full list of festivities over at the P-Nats pun-laden website…but here are some of the highlights:

• Fans with the unlikely inclusion of “Maverick” in their full legal name get in for free.
• A Moment of Silence to remember the passing of Goose
• A Tom Cruise lookalike (let’s hope it’s this guy!) will throw out the first pitch and will be available for pictures
• The regular ballpark music will be replaced by, naturally, the “Top Gun” soundtrack.
• A mid-game singalong to “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” by the Righteous Brothers
• And, of course…volleyball!