Kernels Home Stand Preview: August 4-6
August 3, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
Your Kernels only have 15 home games left in the 2018 season and three of them are this weekend starting Saturday, August 4th! Here's what you can expect these next three games:
August 4-6 vs. Beloit
The Kernels host the Beloit Snappers, the Midwest League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, in a three-game series starting Saturday, August 4th.
You'll want to be here when the gates open at 5:30 PM on Saturday, August 4th as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE superhero cape as part of Superhero Night at the Kernels. Meet Spider Man, Batgirl and Green Arrow on the concourse during the game for photos. Following the game, enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show. Fireworks nights are VERY popular, so make sure you get your tickets for this game by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 or purchase tickets online at www.kernels.com. First pitch between the Kernels and Snappers is set for 6:35 PM.
Bring the kids to the ballpark on Sunday, August 5th when the Kernels host Beloit at 2:05 PM. The Hovick Family Petting Zoo will be at the game for kids of all ages. All kids 12-under receive a voucher for a FREE hot dog, popcorn and 12 oz. soda or bottled water from the Kernels Concession Stands as part of Kids Eat Free Sunday, presented by Western Fraternal Life. Fans of all ages can run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels players on the field after the game, thanks to Prairie Farms and media sponsor 104.5 KDAT. This is the FINAL Sunday to play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo to qualify for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. Enjoy magician Colin Otto and the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon on the concourse during the game as well as Face Painting by Kennedy. Gates open at 1:00 PM.
Take a break from work for the final Kernels noon game of the season when the Kernels take on Beloit on Monday, August 6th. Gates open at 11:00 AM and fans can enjoy our Noon Game Combo Special, consisting of a regular sandwich, chips or popcorn and a 16 oz. regular draft beer or 20 oz. bottled soda or water from the Concession Stands for just $8.50. It's also a Mark Down Monday where regular hot dogs are $1.50 and ice cream sandwiches, small popcorn and chips are just $1 each. First pitch between the Kernels and Snappers is set for 12:05 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 12 oz. soda or bottled water 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 17th.
Flat Screen Thursday, presented by First Federal Credit Union: Every Thursday home Kernels game, fans age 18 and older can get a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three 40-inch flat screen TVs given away by 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, Red's Public House, 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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