MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Home Stand Preview: May 14-17

Published on May 12, 2018 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Your Cedar Rapids Kernels return from an Eastern Division road trip on Monday, May 14th and open a five-game, four-game home stand against Quad Cities. Here's what you can expect these next five games:

May 14-17 vs. Quad Cities

The Kernels host the Quad Cities River Bandits, the Midwest League affiliate of the Houston Astros, in a five-game series over four days starting Monday, May 14th.

It's a Mark Down Monday game when the Kernels take on Quad Cities at 6:35 PM on Monday, May 14th. Get regular hot dogs for just $1.50, plus small popcorn, chips and ice cream sandwiches are just $1 each all game. Gates open at 5:30 PM.

Take advantage of an online coupon from the Kernels Facebook Page or email newsletter for a buy one ticket, get one FREE offer when the Kernels take on Quad Cities at 6:35 PM on Tuesday, May 15th 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. Gates open at 5:30 PM.

The Kernels and River Bandits will play a day/night doubleheader on Wednesday, May 16th, consisting of two 7-inning games, to make up a game that was postponed back on April 8th.

It's our first Noon Game of the season when the Kernels take on the River Bandits at 12:05 PM on Wednesday, May 16th. Enjoy our noon game food combo special consisting of a regular sandwich (hamburger, cheeseburger, hot dog or brat), chips or popcorn and a 16 oz. regular draft beer or 20 oz. bottled soda or water for just $8.50 at the concession stands. Gates open at 11:00 AM.

The night part of the day/night doubleheader is scheduled to start at 6:35 PM between the Kernels and River Bandits with the gates opening at 5:30 PM. Remember that this day/night doubleheader is considered two separate games, so you'll need a ticket for each game to get in!

The Kernels will be wearing special Police & Fire Department Jerseys, sponsored by Big Dog Satellite, on Thursday, May 17th as part of Guns & Hoses Night. The jerseys will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the Cedar Rapids Police Protective Association and the Cedar Rapids Fire Fighters Foundation. It's also a 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, thanks to First Federal Credit Union. Stop by their table on the concourse for a raffle ticket and you must be present to win. It's also 94.1 KRNA Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water are just $2 all game. And, show your college ID at the Kernels Ticket Office and get a Club ticket and two regular hot dogs for just $9 as part of College Night. After the game, enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Quad Cities 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 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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