
Kernels Home Stand Preview: July 4 & 5
July 3, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release
It's the Fourth of July and your Cedar Rapids Kernels return home for a short, two-game series against the Burlington Bees. Here's what you can expect these next two games:
July 4 & 5 vs. Burlington
The Kernels host the Burlington Bees, the Midwest League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, in a two-game series starting Thursday, July 4th.
The Kernels host the Burlington Bees on Thursday, July 4th in a special 5:05 PM start time. You'll want to be here when the gates open at 3:30 PM as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE set of Military Heroes Baseball Cards, presented by Dave Wright Nissan. The Kernels are wearing special patriotic jerseys, sponsored by Dave Wright Nissan, that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the ALS Association - Iowa Chapter. Three fans, age 18 and older, will win a 50-inch big screen TV as part of Big Screen Thursday, presented by Frist Federal Credit Union. Stop by the First Federal table on the concourse to pick up a raffle ticket and you must be present to win. It's also a 94.1 KRNA Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water are $2 all game. And, 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. Following the game, the Kernels will recognize those individuals included in the 2019 Military Heroes Baseball Card set in a ceremony on the field. And, around 9:30 PM, enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show. Tickets for the July 4th game are in VERY short supply, so visit www.kernels.com, or call (319) 896-7560 to get your tickets NOW!
Pups to the rescue! It's Nickelodeon Night featuring PAW Patrol at the Kernels on Friday, July 5th. Be here when the gates open at 5:30 PM as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE PAW Patrol Skye drawstring backpack. The Kernels will wear special PAW Patrol jerseys that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids. And Skye will be on hand to greet fans and pose for photos. It's also a Kernels Friday Mug Club Night. Buy a 16 oz. souvenir mug for $6 at the concession stand and get refills all game for $3. Bring your mug back to every Friday Kernels home game for $3 refills. Mug Club Night is sponsored by Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's, Mr. B's Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9! First pitch between the Kernels and Burlington is set for 6:35 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!
Midwest League Stories from July 3, 2019
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- Cedar Rapids Gets Unearned Win against Bees - Burlington Bees
- Whitecaps Falter Late in 4-2 Loss - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Chiefs Blow Lead in Loss to Kane County - Peoria Chiefs
- Talley Ho: Nuts Win at Great Lakes Again - Lansing Lugnuts
- Morel's Big Day Leads Cubs to 4-2 Win over Whitecaps - South Bend Cubs
- Cardiac Kernels Rally for 5-4 Victory - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Lugs Spoil Patriotic Party - Great Lakes Loons
- Dragons Earn Series Split with BG with 4-2 Victory - Dayton Dragons
- Quad Cities Quiets Rattlers 4-0 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Fort Wayne Loses at Lake County to Close Trip - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- Bandits Blank Wisconsin 4-0, Sweep Fifth Series of Season - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Homestand Highlights: July 6-8 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- TinCaps Game Notes: July 3 at Lake County (Game 81) - Fort Wayne TinCaps
- RHP Hansel Paulino transferred from Tri-City to Quad Cities - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Cantillo Wins Midwest League Player of the Month Award - Fort Wayne TinCaps
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- Cantillo Named MWL Player of the Month for June - MWL1
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- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Bees Fall to Cedar Rapids 3-1 - Burlington Bees
- Dragons Notes for Wednesday - Dayton Dragons
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