Chiefs and Bees in Series of O'Brien Field Classics
Published on August 1, 2008 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
The Peoria Chiefs have announced that any fans who had tickets to Tuesday's historic game at Wrigley Field can redeem their ticket for a lawn seat to this Sunday's Chiefs game against South Bend at 2:00 pm. Because of the rain Tuesday in the 9th inning, kids 14 and under were prevented from running the bases, but they can now do so at O'Brien Field following Sunday's game.
Chiefs and Bees in Series of O'Brien Field Classics
Post-game concert by Waterstreet and fireworks show for fans during homestand
Tuesday, August 5
Chiefs vs. Burlington 7:00 pm
The series will begin on Tuesday, August 5 at 7:00 pm. On the season, the Chiefs are 6-4-1 against the Bees, with a winning 5-3 record at Community Field in Burlington and a 1-1-1 record at O'Brien Field. The two teams ended in a tie on June 15, when the final game of their series, the last game before the Midwest League All-Star break, was called in the sixth inning due to rain with the two teams tied 6-6.
Wednesday, August 6
Chiefs vs. Burlington 7:00 pm
Wednesday night, August 6, at O'Brien Field will feature free hot dogs and peanuts through the seventh inning, courtesy of Vienna Beef, as the Chiefs face the Bees in the second game of the series.
Thursday, August 7
Chiefs vs. Burlington 7:00 pm
Miller Beer/Baumgarten Distributing will be presenting a post-game concert following the game on August 7. Waterstreet, a group known for their original, hard-rock sound, will be performing following the 7:00 pm game on Thursday.
Friday, August 8
Chiefs vs. Burlington 6:30 pm
A post-game fireworks show will take place on Friday, August 8 after the Chiefs 6:30 pm game. The display will be presented by Heart Technologies and will follow the final game of the season between the Chiefs and the Bees.
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