Weekend Highlights: May 29 - May 31
May 29, 2015 - Texas League (TL1)
Northwest Arkansas Naturals News Release
Springdale, AR - The Naturals begin a three (3) game homestand tonight to conclude this stretch of 16 games in 18 days at home. The upcoming homestand will consist of three (3) games against the San Antonio Missions, the Double-A San Diego Padres. The weekend slate of games features the return of the Thunder Chickens with a post-game Fireworks Spectacular tonight, an Eric Hosmer Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway on Saturday, and Halloween in May on Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday. In addition to the promotional lineup, Royals' General Manager and Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations Dayton Moore will be at Arvest Ballpark to conduct a book signing for his new book More Than a Season tomorrow night.
Friday, May 29 - Thunder Chickens vs. San Antonio Missions, 7:05 P.M. (Gates open at 6 P.M.)
- Thunder Chickens Night Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular by Mini Babybel® Cheese
- Thunder Chickens Night - #fearthecluck as the Naturals will reprise their role as the Thunder Chickens for one (1) night only during the 2015 season when they take on the San Antonio Missions at Arvest Ballpark
- Thunder Chickens Jerseys - The Naturals will wear special Thunder Chickens jerseys for the game
- Post-Game Fireworks Spectacular - A spectacular fireworks show after every Friday home game
- Post-Game Exit Samples courtesy of Mini Babybel® Cheese
- Media Partners are Arkansas CW & KIX 104
Saturday, May 30 - Naturals vs. San Antonio Missions, 6:05 P.M. (Gates open at 5 P.M.)
- Eric Hosmer Naturals Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway presented by Western Federal Credit Union
- Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway - The first 2,000 fans in attendance on Saturday night will receive an Eric Hosmer Navy Naturals Jersey T-Shirt courtesy of Western Federal Credit Union.
- Dayton Moore Book Signing - Dayton Moore, the General Manager and Senior Vice President of Baseball Operations of the AL Champion Kansas City Royals, will be on hand for a book signing for fans from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
- Media Partners for the night are the Power 105.7 & 98.3 The Keg
***The originally scheduled Naturals Camouflage Jersey Giveaway has been rescheduled for Friday, August 28
Sunday, May 31 - Naturals vs. San Antonio Missions, 2:05 P.M. (Gates open at 1 P.M.)
- Halloween in May on Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday presented by Northwest Arkansas Tobacco & Drug Free
- Halloween in May - Kids, fans are invited to wear their favorite Halloween costume to the ballgame in celebration of Halloween in May. The first 50 kids to report to Guest Services will receive a prize for dressing up for the game.
- Exit Candy - In honor of Halloween, the Naturals staff will be passing out candy to kids as they exit the gates.
- 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.
Follow the Northwest Arkansas Naturals on Twitter @nwanaturals all throughout the year by using the hashtag #NaturalPastime for all of our up-to-date information on tickets, groups, promotions, and team-related information.
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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