Naturals Back In Town Saturday Night
Published on May 2, 2008 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
After a quick jaunt across state lines to Springfield, Missouri, where the Naturals came face-to-face with the minor league contingency of Cardinals Nation, the Kansas City Royals Double-A affiliate is eagerly awaiting its trip back to Arvest Ballpark where they will attempt to gain a stronghold onto a spot atop the Texas League standings. Coming into the final game of the four-game road trip, the Naturals are tied for first place in the North Division, and an eight-game set against the Tulsa Drillers and the Cardinals will go far in determining the future of the division standings.
The curtain on this, the third homestand of the Naturals inaugural season, rises on Saturday night, with the first of four games against the Tulsa Drillers, the Colorado Rockies Double-A entry. Tulsa is close to the top of the division, and, like the Naturals, have good speed on the basepaths. Saturday night features a special Drawstring Backpack Giveaway for the first 2,500 fans courtesy of Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products. Power 105.7 will also be on hand broadcasting live before the game outside the front gates. Game time is 7:00 P.M, and gates will open at 6.
Sunday afternoon is a Family Sunday presented by Nickelodeon and Viacom Consumer Products and Magic 107.9. Game time is 4 P.M (gates open at 3), and kids run the bases after the game! Before the game, Magic 107.9 will broadcast live.
Monday night is Monday Night Lights, presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation, Sam98, Y94, and the Morning News. On Mondays, fans can bring in their Ozarks Electric bill for $1 off of a Premium, Reserved, or Subway Berm ticket at the box office. Monday night also means Baseball Bingo by The Morning News, so fans should pay close attention to the baseball action on Mondays. Sam98 and Y94.9 will also broadcast live. Game time is 7:00 and gates will open at 6.
Tuesday wraps up our four-game set with the Drillers on a special âDaygame' and School Kids Day. Tuesdays are also Arvest Customer Appreciation days at the ballpark. All Arvest customers presenting a bill, credit card, or debit card at the box office window receive $2 off their Premium, Reserved, or Subway Berm ticket. Plus, the Naturals offer a lunch combo special, which allows fans to get their reserved ticket and a Naturals food combo (hamburger, fries, and a small Pepsi fountain beverage) for just $12! Magic 107.9 will be broadcasting live as we encourage fans young and old to play hooky with us for this rare weekday matinee. Game time is 11 AM (gates open at 10).
Wednesday night ushers in the second appearance by the Springfield Cardinals at Arvest Ballpark and is HALF PRICE GROUP NIGHT. The Cardinals have been in first place the past couple of weeks and come into Springdale for a four-game series. This series with the Cardinals will be a homecoming of sorts for former Arkansas Razorback Casey Rowlett, who is an infielder for Springfield. On Wednesday, groups of 20 or more are offered half off our normal ticket prices in the reserved and Subway Berm section. Hot Mix 101.9 will be on hand broadcasting live before the game. Gates will open at 6:00 and game time is 7:00.
Thursday night will be our second Verizon Wireless Thirsty Thursday. Ten-ounce Miller High Life draft and 12-ounce Pepsi fountain beverages will be offered for one buck. ESPN Radio 1190 The Fan and 104.9 The X will be broadcasting live before the game offering prizes and cool promotions. This Thursday is also a Nestle Drumstick® Family Night, where fans can sample special Nestle Drumstick® products before the game and also redeem a Nestle Drumstick® UPC code for $1 off their ticket at the ticket window. Game time is 7:00 and gates will open at 6.
Friday night means our fridaynightbashâ¢, which includes Post-Game Fireworks, and pre-game entertainment courtesy of Stone Manor Condominiums. Friday is also Northwest Arkansas Community College Affiliation Night, offering all area students with valid school ID the chance to get $1 off a reserved or lawn seat ticket at our box office! Kix 104 will be on hand prior to the game broadcasting live outside the ballpark. Friday games begin at 7:30, but gates open at 5:30 and the Naturals will offer Miller High Life specials at the Grist Mill Grill on the first-base line from 5:30 to 7:30. 16 ounce High Life drafts will be $2.50, and 32-ounce drafts in a souvenir Naturals cup will be $5.00!
Saturday night the series with Springfield and the homestand wraps up, and Del Monte Foods presents the first 2,500 fans with a Naturals softee ball giveaway! Power 105.7 will be on hand broadcasting live before the game outside the front gates. Game time is 7:00 P.M, and gates will open at 6.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale.. The Naturals have a toll-free ticket hotline (1-877-444-2637) for fans to purchase Naturals tickets. Our website also offers fans the opportunity to purchase tickets online and avoid lines at the ticket windows by printing their tickets at home or at the office.
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