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Kernels Homestand Preview: June 15-17

June 14, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


Your Cedar Rapids Kernels wrap up the first half of the MWL season with a three-game set against the Peoria Chiefs starting Friday, June 15th. Here's what you can expect these next three games:

June 15-17 vs. Peoria

The Kernels host the Peoria Chiefs, the Midwest League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, in a three-game series starting Friday, June 15th.

You'll want to be here when the gates open at 5:30 PM on Friday, June 15th, as the first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE set of Kid Heroes Baseball Cards, sponsored by McDonalds. Members of the Kid Heroes Card Set will be recognized in a special ceremony on the field before the game. It's also a Kernels Friday Mug Club Night: buy a 16 oz. souvenir mug for $6 and get it filled at the concession stand with regular draft beer or soda. Refills are just $3 and bring your mug back to EVERY Friday home Kernels game for $3 refills. Kernels Friday Mug Club is sponsored by Stadium Bar & Grill, Shuey's Restaurant & Lounge, Red's Public House, Mulligan's Pub and Z 102.9. First pitch between the Kernels and Chiefs is set for 6:35 PM.

If you love FIREWORKS, then come out to the stadium when the Kernels take on Peoria at 6:35 PM on Saturday, June 16th! Following the game, enjoy a spectacular FIREWORKS show! Fireworks nights are VERY popular, so get your tickets NOW by calling the Kernels Ticket Office at 896-7560 or buy them online at www.kernels.com. Gates open at 5:30 PM.

Bring Dad to the ballpark on Sunday, June 17th as the Kernels wrap up the first half of the MWL season against Peoria at 2:05 PM. The first 1,000 fans through the gates receive a FREE cheer cone megaphone, thanks to Goodwill. The Kernels will be wearing special Father's Day jerseys that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit Goodwill. All kids 12-under receive a coupon for a FREE hot dog, popcorn and 12 oz. soda or bottled water as part of Kids Eat Free, presented by Western Fraternal Life. After the game, fans can run the bases, play catch in the outfield and get autographs from the Kernels thanks to Prairie Farms and 104.5 KDAT. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Bingo during the game for a chance to win a trip to Minneapolis and see a Twins game. Enjoy Magician Colin Otto on the concourse during the game as well as Face Painting by Kennedy and Papa Balloon. Gates open at 1:00 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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