Homestand Highlights: June 28 - July 3
Published on June 28, 2018 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
SPRINGDALE, Ark - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals will return to Arvest Ballpark tonight - Thursday, June 28 - to begin a six (6) game homestand against a couple of Texas League South Division opponents. The Naturals will host the San Antonio Missions (Double-A Affiliate of the San Diego Padres) for the first three (3) games before welcoming the Corpus Christi Hooks (Double-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros) to town on Sunday, July 1 for a three-game series leading up to the Fourth of July.
Thursday, June 28 - Naturals vs. San Antonio Missions 7:05 P.M. (Gates open at 6 P.M.)
- THIRSTY THURSDAY PRESENTED BY TCBY
- THIRSTY THURSDAY - Thirsty Thursday features $1 Farm Rich Mozzarella Sticks & 12 oz. Coca-Cola Fountain Drinks as well as $2 Bags of Peanuts & 16oz. Pabst Blue Ribbon Drafts for only $2 at specific locations on the concourse. The game on Thursday night is presented by TCBY.
- MEDIA PARTNERS are 93.3 The Eagle and Hot Mix 101.9
Friday, June 29 - Naturals vs. San Antonio Missions, 7:05 P.M. (Gates open at 6 P.M.)
- SUPERHERO NIGHT WITH KIDS CAPE GIVEAWAY ON A FIREWORKS FRIDAY BY ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST
- SUPERHERO NIGHT - Calling ALL superheroes! Superhero Characters will be available on the concourse throughout the game for pictures, compliments of Spotlight Characters.
- KIDS CAPE GIVEAWAY - The first 500 kids in attendance on Friday night will receive a Naturals-themed Superhero Cape courtesy of Arkansas Children's Northwest.
- PRE-GAME SUPERHERO PARADE - Spotlight Characters will be leading a pre-game parade on the field prior to the game for fans dressed as their favorite superheroes! We ask that fans that are dressed up and would like to participate in the pre-game parade to please meet at the top of section 104 by 6:15 p.m. to be taken to the field. Only official Spotlight Characters or volunteers are allowed to be in FULL costume. Children ONLY will be allowed to wear plastic character masks that tie on the head with a rubber band. No prop guns of any kind will be allowed.
- FIREWORKS FRIDAY - The first of three (3) post-game Fireworks Spectaculars during the homestand
- SUPERHERO MUSIC THEME - Fans will enjoy Superhero Theme Songs throughout the night and post-game fireworks.
- ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S NORTHWEST (ACNW) FAN DAY - The third of four (4) games sponsored by J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. during the year that'll brings together Naturals players and fans with the ACNW patients and families.
- ACNW FAN WAVE - At the conclusion of the first inning, the Naturals organization, team mascots, and J.B. Hunt employees will lead the crowd at Arvest Ballpark in a friendly wave toward the hospital. Fans will be instructed to turn on their cell phone flashlights and we'll all then 'wave' to the patients and families at Arkansas Children's Northwest.
- MEDIA PARTNERS are Arkansas CW and KIX 104
Saturday, June 30 - Naturals vs. San Antonio Missions, 6:05 P.M. (Gates open at 4:35 P.M.)
- NATURALS THROWBACK JERSEY GIVEAWAY COURTESY OF TYSON FOODS, INC.
- THROWBACK JERSEY GIVEAWAY - The first 2,000 fans in attendance on Saturday night will receive a Naturals' Throwback Jersey courtesy of Tyson Foods, Inc. Gates open at 4:35 p.m. and fans are encouraged to arrive early.
- SATURDAY HAPPY HOUR - Fans can enjoy a Saturday Happy Hour at Arvest Ballpark in advance of EVERY Saturday home game from 4:35pm-5:35pm in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line. Fans attending can enjoy ½ price deals on over 100 different alcoholic beverage options in advance of the Naturals 6:05pm game.
- WHATABURGER SCOUT NIGHT - Scout groups can get discounted group tickets, enjoy a post-game movie on the videoboard, and will have the opportunity to enjoy a campout on the outfield grass at Arvest Ballpark. Scout Night Campouts are presented by Whataburger. This is the second of three (3) events during the 2018 season.
- MEDIA PARTNERS are Power 105.7 and 98.3 K-Keg
Sunday, July 1 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 4:05 P.M. (Gates open at 3 P.M.)
- NATURALS EMOJI T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY BY COCA-COLA ON KIDS EAT FREE FAMILY SUNDAY
- NATURALS EMOJI T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY - The first 1000 fans in attendance on Sunday afternoon will receive a one-of-a-kind Naturals' Emoji T-Shirt courtesy of Coca-Cola. Gates will open at 3pm for the giveaway.
- KIDS EAT FREE - ALL kids 12 and under will receive a voucher for a Hot Dog, Animal Crackers, Swedish Fish, and 12 oz. Soda as they arrive courtesy of Tyson Foods, Inc., Ball Park Buns, Mondelez International, and Coca-Cola.
- FAMILY SUNDAY features activities for the family highlighted by MERCY KIDS RUN THE BASES.
- MERCY KIDS RUN THE BASES - Kids will be invited to partake in the Sunday tradition at Arvest Ballpark of running the bases following the conclusion of the game.
- NATURALS TEAM STORE SPECIAL - For Mother's Day, the Team Store will offer 30% OFF on Women's apparel
- MEDIA PARTNERS are KNWA, Fox 24 and Magic 107.9
Monday, July 2 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 6:35 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS PRESENTED BY OZARKS ELECTRIC
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS - The second of three (3) post-game Fireworks Spectaculars held during the homestand. The post-game Fireworks Spectacular on Monday, July 2 is presented by Ozarks Electric.
- MUSIC LEGENDS THEME - Fans will enjoy some of the greatest hits from legendary musicians throughout the night
- HAPPY HOUR - The first of two (2) special holiday Happy Hours at Arvest Ballpark. From 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line, fans attending can enjoy ½ price deals on over 100 different alcoholic beverage options in advance of the Naturals game against the Corpus Christi Hooks at 6:35 p.m.
- MEDIA PARTNERS are 94.3 Nash ICON and Big Country 107.3
Tuesday, July 3 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 6:35 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)
- INDEPENDENCE EVE FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
- POST-GAME FIREWORKS - The last of three (3) post-game Fireworks Spectaculars held during the homestand
- AMERICANA MUSIC THEME - Fans will enjoy some great Americana music throughout the game and fireworks.
- HAPPY HOUR - The second of two (2) special holiday Happy Hours at Arvest Ballpark. From 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. in the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar located down the 1st base line, fans attending can enjoy ½ price deals on over 100 different alcoholic beverage options in advance of the Naturals game against the Corpus Christi Hooks at 6:35 p.m.
- MEDIA PARTNERS are 92.1 The Ticket and 94.9 Radio Jon Deek
Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Facebook and Twitter @NWANaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime and #CrowntoCrown for all of our up-to-date information on the 2018 season of Naturals baseball.
The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, Ark. For more information, including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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