Major League Baseball is hosting a number of events in the coming months to support autism awareness.

The New York Yankees are offering half-price tickets to members of the Autism Speaks community for their Saturday, August 9 home game against the Cleveland Indians. The offer is valid for select general, non-premium seating areas. Fans may purchase these tickets at a half-price savings from the regular advance ticket price. The discount is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is only available online at http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/ticketing, using the “autism” offer code. You may call (212) YANKEES with any questions. The offer expires August 8, 2014.

You can find information about other teams that are supporting autism awareness by visiting http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/tickets/autism_awareness.jsp

Autism Speaks is a leading autism advocacy and research organization, committed to funding research into causes, treatment and a cure for autism, raising awareness about autism spectrum disorders, and advocating for people with autism.

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