MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Homestand Preview: July 24-29

July 23, 2019 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Your Cedar Rapids Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium after an Eastern Division road trip and start a six-game homestand against Wisconsin and Clinton. Here's what you can expect these next six games:

July 24-26 vs. Wisconsin

The Kernels kick off a six-game homestand with three games against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers, starting Wednesday, July 24th.

Bring your favorite four-legged friend to the ballpark on Wednesday, July 24th as its Bark in the Park, presented by Urban Acres. All dogs require a special 'doggie' ticket with proceeds from the dog tickets benefitting Critter Crusaders of Cedar Rapids. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Timber Rattlers is set for 6:35 PM.

You'll want to be here when the gates open at 5:30 PM on Thursday, July 25th as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE Kernels hat, thanks to Electronic Engineering. It's Local Heroes night and the Kernels will wear special police & fire jerseys, sponsored by Big Dog Satellite, that 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 Firefighters Foundation. Three fans, age 18 and older, will win a 50-inch big screen TV as part of Big Screen Thursday, presented by First Federal Credit Union. Stop by the First Federal Credit Union Table on the concourse to get a raffle ticket. It's also Thirsty Thursday, presented by 94.1 KRNA. Get 12 oz. regular draft beer and 20 oz. bottled soda and water for $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. First pitch between the Kernels and Wisconsin is set for 6:35 PM.

It's time to Fight for Iowa on Friday, July 26th on Iowa Hawkeye Theme Night. The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE Kernels Black & Gold Hat and the Kernels will wear special black & gold jerseys that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the Linn County I-Club. Herky and the Iowa Cheer Squad will be at the game as well. 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 Restaurant and Lounge, Mr. B's Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9! First pitch between the Kernels and Timber Rattlers is set for 6:35 PM.

July 27-29 vs. Clinton

The Kernels wrap up the six-game homestand with three games against the Clinton LumberKings, the Midwest League affiliate of the Miami Marlins starting Saturday, July 27th.

On Saturday, July 27th the Kernels have teamed up with Perfect Game Cares for a Celebrity Softball Game. Gates open at 11:00 AM with first pitch set for noon. Tickets for this even are available ONLY by visiting www.perfectgamecares.org.

A BIG night is on tap when the Kernels host Clinton on Saturday, July 27th at 6:35 PM. Magician Colin Otto will be performing his magic tricks on the concourse during the game. And, following the game, enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show. Fireworks nights are VERY popular, so call the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 or visit www.kernels.com to get the best available seats. Gates open at 5:30 PM and first pitch between the Kernels and Clinton is set for 6:35 PM.

Gotta catch em all! It's Pokémon Day at the Ballpark on Sunday, July 28th when the Kernels take on Clinton. Pikachu will be on hand during the game for photos and to meet fans and fans can sign up to win a Nintendo Switch and other prizes that will be given away during the game. It's also a Western Fraternal Life Kids Eat Free Sunday where kids 12-under receive a coupon for a FREE hot dog, popcorn and 12 oz. drink from the concession stands. Fans can run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernel players on the field after the game, thanks to Prairie Farms and 104.5 KDAT. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo to qualify for a chance to play for a tirp to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. And, enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon and Face Painting by Kennedy on the concourse during the game. First pitch between the Kernels and LumberKings is set for 2:05 PM with the gates open at 1:00 PM.

Baseball was meant to be played under warm, sunny skies and that's exactly what the Kernels have on tap when they host Clinton in a noon game on Monday, July 29th. 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 for $8.50 at the concession stands. It's also Mark Down Monday where regular hot dogs are $1.50 and chips, ice cream sandwiches and small popcorn are $1 each. Gates open at 11 AM and first pitch between the Kernels and Clinton 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 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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