Summer evenings at the ballpark are a favorite way for many to celebrate the "national pastime" -- and promotional gimmicks of all sorts, from Bat Day to appearances by the likes of Max Patkin or the San Diego Chicken, have also long been a staple as teams seek creative ways to boost attendance. But a new twist on the traditional ballpark promotion is sweeping the country -- religious-themed "Faith Nights," which, according to a recent New York Times article, have appeared in minor-league stadiums everywhere from the Deep South to Spokane, Washington to Bridgewater, New Jersey.
