Chiefs Play First July Homestand
July 14, 2008 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Peoria Chiefs News Release
Wednesday, June 16
Chiefs vs. Lansing 7:00 pm
Wednesday, July 16 will feature free all-you-can-eat hot dogs and peanuts, courtesy of Vienna Beef, with all tickets to the ballpark for the Chiefs 7:00 pm game. The promotion begins when gates open at 6:00 pm and continues through the seventh inning.
Thursday, July 17
Chiefs vs. Lansing 7:00 pm
The next Peoria Chiefs Kids Club Day will be on Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 pm, highlighted by an ice cream social and a tour of O'Brien Field before the game for all members of the Kids Club.
Friday, July 18
Chiefs vs. Lansing 7:00 pm
The first 1,500 fans to arrive at the ballpark on Friday, July 18 will receive free Greg Maddux caricature t-shirts, compliments of Sprint. Maddux is currently a pitcher for the San Diego Padres, but he got his start as a part of the Cubs system, beginning with the Chiefs in 1985. He then moved on to play for the Cubs from 1986-1992 and went to the Atlanta Braves from 1993-2003 before returning to Chicago for two more years, from 2004-2006. Maddux has set numerous records during his time in the Major Leagues. He was the first pitcher in Major League history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years, the only pitcher in MLB history to win 15 games in 17 consecutive seasons, and has been awarded a record 17 Gold Gloves. Gates on Friday will open at 6:00 pm for the 7:00 pm game for fans to claim their giveaway.
Saturday, July 19
Chiefs vs. Great Lakes 6:30 pm
Another spectacular fireworks show will be taking place on Saturday, July 19, after the Chiefs begin their three-game series with Great Lakes at 6:30 pm. The fireworks will be sponsored by Brewers Distributing and Budweiser and will occur following the contest and a Pitch-In for Charity, presented by Aquatech Pool and Spas and Little Caesar's Pizza. The proceeds from the Pitch-In will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. Tennis balls will be on sale for $1 on the concourse for fans to purchase the chance to win prizes from Central Illinois restaurants and businesses.
WCCD 107.9 FM is presenting their annual Diamond Dig on Saturday night following the fireworks show. For the event, a diamond from Kohl's Diamond Gallery will be buried in the infield of O'Brien Field, and CD 107.9 will qualify 25 selected fans for the Dig on air morning, midday, and afternoon. Also, 25 contestants will be qualified at the game that night through trivia questions. The 50 contestants will have the opportunity to search and dig for the diamond after the game. Contestants will be given clues as the clock winds down, and whoever finds the diamond first will get to keep the stone.
Sunday, July 20
Chiefs vs. Great Lakes 2:00 pm
Sundays are Taco Bell Family Days at O'Brien Field. Pick up a voucher at participating Central Illinois Taco Bell restaurants, and upon redeeming it at the box office you will receive four club box tickets, $20 in concession vouchers, a disposable camera, and a picture frame all for just $48. Following the game, kids 14 and under will have the chance to run the bases, and Chiefs players will be signing autographs on the concourse for all fans.
Monday, July 21
Chiefs vs. Great Lakes 11:00 am
Splash Day will be on Monday's 11 am game against the Loons. This will be a no-holds-barred day, as all fans are subject to get wet, so dress appropriately. There will be a section of seats reserved for those who wish to stay dry throughout the day. Monday will also be a Sprint Money Monday, with half-priced tickets and the chance for fans 18 and older to win $50,000.
Chiefs Win 11 in a Row! After four losses to start second half, Chiefs come back to set franchise record
The Chiefs offense came together late in the first half of the season and looked primed for a run at a Midwest League playoff spot in the second half. However, when the second half began in Beloit on June 19th, the bats were once again silent. Peoria went on to drop the first five games of the second half, while scoring nine runs total in those five games before something clicked. CLICK HERE to read more about the Chiefs franchise single-season record of wins.
Midwest League Stories from July 14, 2008
- Chiefs Play First July Homestand - Peoria Chiefs
- Loons "Walk" Off With Victory - Great Lakes Loons
- Chiefs End Road Trip With 10-2 Loss - Peoria Chiefs
- Sell-out crowd cheers Ordonez, âCaps to win - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Late runs sink Lansing in series finale - Lansing Lugnuts
- 'Hawks take two of three - South Bend Silver Hawks
- Dragons Win Seventh Straight Game with 5-4 Victory over Beloit - Dayton Dragons
- Cougars Win Series in South Bend - Kane County Cougars
- Rattlers wiped out by Wizards - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Bees Finish Trip through Michigan with a Win - Burlington Bees
- Bees' Paulino Named MWL Pitcher of the Week - MWL1
- River Bandits Bats Lead them to Victory - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - OSC Original by Dan Krieger
- Kernels use four-run eighth inning in 8-4 win over Loons - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Snappers, Hernandez Fall in Game Two - Beloit Sky Carp
- Dragons Take Game 1 - Beloit Sky Carp
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