Buy Me Some Peanuts and Crickets at the Whitecaps this Summer
June 28, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
West Michigan Whitecaps News Release
COMSTOCK PARK, MI - Fifth Third Ballpark will be abuzz with sounds tonight when the Whitecaps take on the Bowling Green Hot Rods. There will be the crack of the bat, vendors will be roaming the stands and the fans will be heckling (or chirping) at the umpires. These are normal sounds of a Whitecaps game. However, tonight you'll be able to hear one more thing. Fans will be asking, "What the heck are you serving?!"
The answer is Crickets!
Starting tonight and running through the remainder of the season, fans can get a serving of roasted crickets at the "Wok Off" cart on the concourse on the first base side of the ballpark and in the Craft Clubhouse, presented by Founders, on the third base side of the ballpark. The crickets will come in a 3 oz. cup and have a light dusting of Coconut Lime seasoning.
If you are wondering, yes crickets are safe to eat and are very nutritional. The 3 oz. serving of crickets is just 103 calories and contains 11 grams of protein.
The crickets join the Whitecaps all-star lineup of food including the Mt. Wing-Suvious (the Wing Ring Volcano), spicy wing selections, the Westsider (1/4 cheddar-infused sausage wrapped in bacon), the Big Wheel (Lance Parrish's go-to sandwich) and of course, the Fifth Third Burger.
"We love coming up with different foods for the fans and think this is one fans will love to try. I think it's a great addition to the ballpark options. Some may say that 'we're hopping with excitement' with crickets!'' said Whitecaps Food and Beverage Director Matt Timon.
The Whitecaps start a six-game homestand tonight with Bowling Green in for four games and then the Lansing Lugnuts come to town on Monday for a two-game series. Tickets and promotional information for these games and the rest of the 2018 season can be found at www.whitecapsbaseball.com.
To see all of the offerings at Fifth Third Ballpark menu log on to www.capsgrubgetter.com.
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