TL1 Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Jam Packed Eight-Game 'Stand Awaits

Published on June 16, 2010 under Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release


With the Naturals on the brink of claiming a first half division championship - entering play Thursday they sat five games ahead of the Springfield Cardinals and needed only some combination of three wins or Springfield losses to gain entry into the post-season - the baseball action promises to be riveting. However, the entertainment at Arvest Ballpark over the next eight days, promises to be no less exciting.

The eight-game homestand kicks off Thursday night with the aforementioned Springfield Cardinals arriving in for what promises to be an epic four-game series. Beat the heat with Thirsty Thursday, presented by Taco Bueno, 104.9 The X, and 1190 The Fan. Miller High Life drafts and small Pepsi Fountain beverages are offered for $1! Game time is 7:00 (gates open at 6).

Friday night features Post-Game Fireworks sponsored Cobb-Vantress and media partners KIX104 and Fox 24. Friday night games are also Northwest Arkansas Community College Affiliation Night. All local college students with a valid ID can get a reserved ticket for $1 off at the ticket window. Friday's game also features our yearly birthday celebration for everyone's favorite mascot, Strike the Sasquatch. Mascots from around the region will be on hand to help Strike celebrate. Game time is 7 P.M. and gates will open at 6.

Saturday evening is a night all dedicated Naturals fans await each year-it's the yearly visit by the veteran mascot entertainer, the Famous "San Diego" Chicken, presented by Fujifilm and media partners Power 105.7, 98.3 The Keg, and 5 News. Join us for all the Chicken's crazy antics-game time is 7:00 and gates open at 5:30. Come early for $2.50 16 ounce Miller High Life drafts at the Miller Party Shack on the first base line, and on the third base line as well, until 7:00.

The series with the Cards wraps up on Family Sunday presented by Nickelodeon alongside media partners Magic 107.9 and KFSM. Sunday's game will be the first Sunday game under the lights at Arvest Ballpark. Since its Sunday, KIDS EAT FREE - kids 12 and under will receive a voucher upon entry good for a hotdog, bag of chips, and small soft drink courtesy of Mrs. Bairds, Tyson Foods, and Sierra Mist. And, since it's Father's Day, after the game, children will be permitted to take their Dads on the field to play catch! The first 500 kids to enter the gates Sunday will get a complimentary baseball to use after the game. Sunday's game is at 6:00 (gates open at 5).

Monday the Tulsa Drillers arrive for a four-game series. Monday night is Monday Night Lights presented by Ozarks Electric Cooperative Corporation alongside media partners Hot Mix 101.9 and KNWA. Ozarks Electric customers will receive buy one, get one free tickets. Mondays also mean DOLLAR HOTDOGS for fans courtesy of Tyson Foods. The fun begins at 7:00 P.M (Gates open at 6:00).

Tuesday night is Arvest Customer Appreciation Night presented by Arvest Bank alongside media partners ESPN 92.1 The Ticket and KNWA. All Arvest customers presenting a bill, credit card, or debit card at the box office window receive buy one, get one free tickets. Tuesday also features HALF PRICE GROUPS- Groups of 20 or more are offered half off our normal ticket prices when reserving in advanced for reserved or Subway Berm tickets. Game time on Tuesday is 7 p.m, and gates open at 6.

Wednesday is our annual Summer Camp Day and Business Matinee game presented by media partner Magic 107.9. Gates open at 11, and game time is 12 Noon.

The series with Tulsa and the homestand wraps up next Thursday with another quenching Thirsty Thursday, presented by Sunbelt Snacks, 104.9 The X, and 1190 The Fan. Miller High Life drafts and small Pepsi Fountain beverages are offered for $1! Game time is 7:00 (gates open at 6).

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the Kansas City Royals and play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark, located in Springdale. The Naturals have a toll-free ticket hotline (1-877-444-2637) for fans to purchase Naturals tickets. Our website, nwanaturals.com offers fans the opportunity to purchase tickets online and avoid lines at the ticket windows by printing their tickets at home or at the office.

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