Weekend Highlights: August 14 - August 16
August 14, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
Yordano Ventura Bobblehead
(Northwest Arkansas Naturals)
SPRINGDALE, AR - The Northwest Arkansas Naturals welcome the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Double-A Affiliate of the Houston Astros, to Arvest Ballpark tonight for a 3-game series. The weekend battle will feature the First Half North Division Champions against the First Half Champions of the Texas League South Division. The promotional-filled weekend is highlighted by tonight's Faith & Family Night featuring a Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular, a Yordano Ventura Bobblehead Giveaway tomorrow night, and concludes with our second Bark in the Ballpark event on Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday on August 16.
Friday, August 14 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 7:15 P.M. (Gates open at 5:30 P.M.)
- Faith & Family Night #2 featuring a Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular presented by Sam's Furniture
- Faith & Family Night #2 - The night features a pre-game concert by Unspoken, courtesy of media partner KLRC, and a post-game Fireworks Spectacular! The event is presented by Sam's Furniture.
- Schedule of Events - Gates will open at 5:30 p.m., the Unspoken concert will begin at 6pm, first pitch between the Naturals and the Hooks is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. and a Fireworks Spectacular will end the night.
- Â Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular - A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game
- Â Media Partners are KLRC, Arkansas CW & KIX 104
Saturday, August 15 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 6:05 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)
- Â Yordano Ventura Bobblehead Giveaway presented by Cox Communications
- Â Yordano Ventura Bobblehead Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance will receive a Yordano Ventura Bobblehead courtesy of Cox Communications. Ventura was the 'Ace' of the Naturals staff in 2013 and is a currently a starter for the Kansas City Royals and was the winning pitcher in Game 6 of the 2014 World Series. #LetsThrowFire
- Media Partners for the night are the Power 105.7 & 98.3 The Keg
Sunday, August 16 - Naturals vs. Corpus Christi Hooks, 6:05 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)
- Bark in the Ballpark #2 on Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday presented by Bark 'N Paws & FROMM
- Bark in the Ballpark #2 - Bring your dogs out to the ballpark for our last Bark in the Ballpark event of the year. Dogs will be admitted into the game for FREE as long as they are accompanied by a paid owner. We will also be conducting a contest for the 'Best Baseball Themed Dog Outfit' and prizes will be awarded from Bark 'N Paws. The dog voted to have the best baseball outfit will win the Grand Prize of 6 Months of FREE FROMM dry food courtesy of FROMM.
- Kids Eat Free Sunday - Kids 12 and under eat FREE at all Sunday home games during the season. They'll receive a voucher as they enter the gates and it is presented by Tyson Foods, Coca-Cola, Mrs. Baird's, and Cape Cod Chips.
- Family Sunday - Enjoy great activities including kids run the bases after the game, a balloon artist, and more.
- Media Partner is Magic 107.9
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The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League Affiliate of the American League Champion Kansas City Royals. The Naturals play at state-of-the-art Arvest Ballpark in Springdale, AR. For more information including statistics, ticket options, and more, please visit NWANaturals.com, and follow us on Twitter @NWANaturals and Facebook.com/Naturals.
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