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Kernels Homestand Preview: April 4-5

April 3, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


The long wait is finally over! It's time to start the 2019 season and the Kernels kick off the year with two games against the Peoria Chiefs. Here's a preview of what you can expect these next two games:

April 4-5 vs. Quad Cities

The Kernels open a two-game home stand against the Peoria Chiefs, the Midwest League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.

At all games during Opening Week, fans can pick up 2019 Kernels Magnet Schedules.

The 2019 season kicks off when the Kernels take on Peoria on Thursday, April 4th. Gates open 5:30 PM and fans age 18 and older can get a FREE raffle ticket for a chance to win one of three 50-inch big screen TVs as part of Big Screen Thursday, presented by First Federal Credit Union. It's also a 94.1 KRNA Thirsty Thursday where 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. botted soda and water is $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. The game will be broadcast LIVE on KCRG 9.2! First pitch between the Kernels and Chiefs is set for 6:35 PM.

You've heard about it all spring and now it's time to get one! The Kernels Taco Dog, a joint effort between the Kernels and Z 102.9, makes its debut at the game and can be purchased at the Kernels Strike Zone Cart. It's also a Kernels Friday Mug Club - buy a refillable 16 oz. mug of regular draft beer or soda for $6 and get refills for $3 at the concession stand. Bring your mug back every Friday Kernels home game for $3 refills. Mug Club is sponsored by Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's Restaurant and Lounge, Mr. B's, Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9! Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Peoria 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!

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