Chiefs in Midst of Six Game Homestand
Published on July 9, 2005 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Two games remain with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in the weekend series at O'Brien Field.
On Sunday, July 10, the first 1,500 kids ages 14 or younger through the gates will receive a CAT baseball bat. It's also a Family Fun Day as kids can run the bases following the game and the Chiefs will sign autographs on the concourse after the game. First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM.
Monday, July 11 is the series finale between the Chiefs and Timber Rattlers and the last game of the homestand. All tickets will be on sale at half price for Mountain Dew Half Price Monday.
On Saturday, July 16 Waste Management presents Jimmy Buffet night as the Cedar Rapids Kernels come to town. Jimmy Buffet impersonator Tom Watt will be on hand to perform and sing the national anthem, as you can enter for a chance to win two Jimmy Buffet tickets to Wrigley Field on Labor Day. All fans wearing any Parrot Head or Jimmy Buffett attire will be qualified to win the tickets which will be given away through a random drawing. First pitch is set for 6:30 against the Kernels.
On Sunday, July 17, the first 1,500 fans to the game will receive a Greg Maddux action figure. It's also a Family Fun Day as kids will be able to run the bases following the game and the Chiefs will also sign autographs on the O'Brien Field concourse following the game.
On Monday, July 18, all tickets will be on sale for half price for Mountain Dew Half Price Monday. Gates open at 6 PM for a 7 PM start with the Kernels at O'Brien Field.
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