Myrtle Beach Mermen Night

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Single-A, Carolina League) went full Kenny Powers last night with Myrtle Beach Mermen Night.  The night was dedicated to the fictional team that was made popular by the HBO series Eastbound and Down.  It also featured an adult replica jersey giveaway to the first 500 adults.  Read preview here.

Myrtle Beach Mermen jersey, Myrtle Beach Pelicans Twitter photo.

Kenny Powers, Mermen Take the Field Tonight on HBO

The third and final season of Eastbound & Down premiers tonight on HBO at 10 p.m. Eastern.  The series stars Danny McBride as washed up MLB pitcher Kenny Powers, who has moved on to become the closer for the Myrtle Beach Mermen.  Watch a preview here.  For the really hardcore fan, you can get your officially-licensed Kenny Powers gear here.

Pelicans to Honor HBO’s Fictional Pitcher Kenny Powers

The Single-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Carolina League) will celebrate “Eastbound & Down Night” Saturday, August 6th, by dedicating the evening’s fun and activities to rude and crude, washed-up pitcher Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) from HBO’s hit series Eastbound & Down.