MWL1 Cedar Rapids Kernels

Kernels Return Home Tomorrow

Published on June 16, 2011 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Cedar Rapids Kernels News Release


It's a Party at the Park as the Kernels return to Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 17th for a three game home stand. Here's what you can expect over the next six games:

June 17-19 vs. Wisconsin

The Kernels return to Perfect Game Field on Friday, June 17th to open a three game series with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. It's Hawkeye Sports Night as the Kernels will wear special black and gold Hawkeye jerseys that will be sold during the game via a silent auction with the proceeds to benefit the Linn County I-Club. Herky the Iowa mascot will be here as well as member of the Iowa Spirit Squad. And, it's also a 98.1 KHAK Two for One Beer Friday - buy one 16 oz. draft beer at the regular price and get one free. The Kernels welcome fans from Monticello and Robbins to their nights at the ballpark. Gates open at 5:30 pm and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 pm.

Everyone loves fireworks and the Kernels have a spectacular fireworks show scheduled after the Kernels game with Wisconsin on Saturday, June 18th, sponsored by Mix 96.5 FM. One lucky fan, age 18 and older, will win a new Whirlpool kitchen, presented by Amana General Store Appliances. Fans can register to win other prizes at the Amana General Store Appliances table on the concourse with the grand prize drawing held in the 7th inning. The game will also be broadcast LIVE on KCRG 9.2 as the Kernels welcome the Boy Scouts and fans from the Hiawatha Kids League to the game. Tickets are always in high demand for firework shows, so order early and get the best seats for the game. First pitch between the Kernels and Timber Rattlers is set for 6:35 pm with the gates opening at 5:30 pm.

Sunday, June 19th is Father's Day and we've got a huge day for Dad and the whole family at the ballpark. Start the day with a Father's Day Brunch at the stadium from 10 am to 1 pm. Brunch tickets are $16 for adults and $9 for kids 12 and under. Bundle a Kernels game ticket with your brunch for just $6.50 more! The first 1,000 fans through the gates when they open at 1 pm receive a free 2011 Kernels Baseball Card Set, thanks to Perfect Game USA. And, it's a 104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Day where fans can get autographs from the Kernels before the game, play Travel Advisors Baseball Vacation Bingo during the game, enjoy Papa Balloon, face painters Funny Face Designs by Lori and storybook princess Jasmine, presented by Glass Slipper Entertainment on the concourse during the game, and run the bases and play catch in the outfield after the game, thanks to Wickwire Chiropractic and Wellness Center. The Kernels welcome fans from Marion, Mt. Vernon and Lisbon to their community day at the stadium. First pitch between the Kernels and Wisconsin is set for 2:05 pm.

Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Daily Specials!

104.5 KDAT Sunday Family Fun Day: Every Sunday home game, fans can get autographs from the Kernels players on the concourse from 1:20 to 1:40 pm. Play Travel Advisors Baseball Vacation Bingo for a chance to win a trip Anaheim in 2012 and see an Angels game. And after the game, kids (and adults) can run the bases and play catch on the field, thanks to Wickwire Chiropractic. Enjoy the balloon artistry of Papa Balloon on the concourse and visits from Glass Slipper Entertainment's Storybook Princesses.

Z 102.9 Two Dollar Tuesday: Regular hot dogs, peanuts, nachos, bottled soda and water and 12 oz. draft beer is just two dollars. KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets: Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Free from KRAFT Singles with purchase. Bring your package wrapper to a Kernels Game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal! Visit kraftsigles.com for more info! Exclusions apply.

100.7 The Fox Thirsty Thursday: 12 oz. draft beer is $1.50 all game and get bottled soda and water for $2.

98.1 KHAK Two for One Beer Friday: Get two 16 oz. draft beer for the price of one at every Friday Kernels home game.

Mix 96.5 FM Fireworks Saturdays: Starting May 7, enjoy a spectacular post-game fireworks show after every Saturday home game (except July 9) presented by Mix 96.5 FM.

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, as Morgan Hawk brings you the play-by-play action. Or listen via the internet at www.kmryradio.com or www.kernels.com !

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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