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Kernels Home Stand Preview: April 8-14

April 8, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The weather is starting to warm up and so are your Cedar Rapids Kernels as the start a seven-game home stand this Monday. Here's what you can expect these next seven games:

April 8-11 vs. Kane County

The Kernels open a seven-game home stand with four games against the Kane County Cougars, the Midwest League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

It's going to be a great night at the stadium when the Kernels take on Kane County at 6:35 PM. It's our first Mark Down Monday of the year where regular hot dogs are $1.50 and small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches and chips are $1 each. Gates open at 5:30 PM.

Fans can get an online coupon from the Kernels Facebook page or email newsletter for a buy one ticket, get one FREE offer as part of Twins Tuesday, presented by Great Clips. One fan will win a pair of tickets to a Twins game during the 2019 season and the Kernels will wear special jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction on August 30th. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Cougars is set for 6:35 PM.

The Kernels and Cougars square off again on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:35 PM with the gates opening at 5:30 PM.

The Kernels and Kane County wrap up their four game series on Thursday, April 11th. It's a 94.1 KRNA Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water are just $2 all game. Also, show your college ID at the Kernels Ticket Office and get a Club ticket and two regular hot dogs for $9 as part of College Night. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Cougars is set for 6:35 PM.

April 12-14 vs. Burlington

The Kernels conclude a seven-game home stand with three games against the Burlington Bees, the Midwest League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels.

It's a Kernels Friday Mug Club when the Kernels take on Burlington at 6:35 PM on Friday, April 12th. Buy a 16 oz. souvenir mug of regular draft beer or soda for $6 at the Concession Stand and get refills all game for $3! Bring your mug back every Friday Kernels home game for $3 refills. Kernels Friday Mug Club is sponsored by Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's Restaurant & Lounge, Mr. B's, Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9. Gates open at 5:30 PM.

All boys & girls age 12-under can take part in a Quarter Hunt on the field before the Kernels game with Burlington at 5:05 PM. The gates open at 4:00 PM and the Quarter Hunt starts at 4:15 PM. They will be hunting for $300 in quarters that will be spread over the dirt infield.

It's our first Kids Eat Free Sunday when the Kernels take on Burlington at 2:05 PM on Sunday, April 14th. Boys and girls age 12-under receive a coupon for a FREE hot dog, popcorn and drink at the Concession Stand, thanks to Western Fraternal Life. After the game, fans can run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels players on the field, thanks to Prairie Farms and 104.5 KDAT. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. Gates open at 1:00 PM.

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Daily Specials!

Kids Eat Free Sunday, presented by Western Fraternal Life: Every Sunday home game, all kids 12-under receive a voucher for a FREE hot dog, popcorn and drink at the Kernels Concession Stands, thanks to Western Fraternal Life.

After every Sunday home game, kids (and adults) can run the bases, play catch on the field and get autographs from the Kernels on the field, presented by Prairie Farms with media sponsor 104.5 KDAT. During the game, play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. Enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon on the concourse during the game as well as Face Painting by Kennedy.

Mark Down Monday: Every Monday home game, get regular hot dogs for just $1.50, plus small popcorn, ice cream sandwiches, and chips are each just $1 each.

Twins Tuesday, presented by Great Clips: Get an on-line coupon from the Kernels Facebook page or email newsletter for a buy one ticket, get one FREE offer at Tuesday home games as part of Twins Tuesday, presented by Great Clips. At Tuesday home games, one fan will win a pair of tickets to a Twins game and the Kernels will wear special jerseys that will be sold via a silent auction on August 30th.

Big Screen Thursday, presented by First Federal Credit Union: Fans age 18 and older can get a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three 50-inch big screen TVs given away during the game, thanks to First Federal Credit Union.

Thirsty Thursday, presented by 94.1 KRNA: Get 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and bottled water for $2.00 all night.

Thursday College Night: Show your college ID at the Kernels Ticket Office and get a Club ticket and two regular hot dogs for $9.00!

Kernels Friday Mug Club: Buy a refillable 16 oz. mug of regular draft beer or soda for $6 and get $3 refills at the concession stands! Bring the mug back for $3 refills every Friday home game thanks to Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's Restaurant & Lounge, Mr. B's, Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9!

Tickets for all Kernel home games are available on-line at www.kernels.com; in person at the Kernels Ticket Office, or by calling 896-7560 during Ticket Office Hours. The Kernels Ticket Office is open from 10 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday and from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday. The ticket office is closed on Sunday, but opens at 11 AM on Kernel Sunday Home games.

Make sure to listen to all the exciting MWL action, home and away, on the radio home of Kernels baseball, 1450 KMRY AM and 93.1 KMRY FM, as Morgan Hawk and Chris Kleinhans-Schulz bring you the play-by-play action. Or listen via the internet at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com!

All 70 Kernels home games and select road games are available to watch via MiLB.TV and the First Pitch App. The app is the OFFICIAL app of the Kernels and Minor League Baseball. Visit MiLB.com to sign up for MiLB.TV!

The Cedar Rapids Kernels thank you for making Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium the premier sports venue in Eastern Iowa!

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