Northwest Arkansas Naturals homestand

At Arvest Ballpark, Springdale ON THE AIR KYNG-AM 1590

Series Schedule TODAY vs. Frisco, 7:05 p.m. WEDNESDAY vs. Frisco,

7:05 p.m.

THURSDAY vs. Frisco, 7:05 p.m. FRIDAY vs. Midland, 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY vs. Midland,

6:05 p.m.

SUNDAY vs. Midland, 6:35 p.m.

This Week’s Promotions TODAY Arvest Bank customers can enjoy $5 dugout premium tickets. They must show proof of being an Arvest customer at the box office. Brats are also $1. WEDNESDAY Test your trivia skills on the videoboard throughout the game on What’s It? Wednesday for a chance to win prizes.

THURSDAY Thirsty Thursday features $1 small Coke fountain drinks and mozzarella sticks as well as $2 peanuts and 16-ounce Pabst Blue Ribbon.

FRIDAY There will be post-game fireworks.

SATURDAY The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Naturals Dri-fit T-shirt. Fans can also take advantage of happy hour at the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar from 4:35-5:35 before the game.

SUNDAY Kids 12 and younger will receive a voucher for a free hot dog, animal crackers, Swedish Fish and small soda. All kids can also run the bases at Arvest Ballpark following the game. In addition, there will be post-game fireworks.

SHORT HOPS Northwest Arkansas (21-23) returns to Arvest Ballpark for a six-game homestand against Frisco and Midland beginning tonight, after falling 9-7 at Springfield on Monday. … The Naturals return home redhot in May, having won 14 of 21 games this month. … Northwest Arkansas is average 5.5 runs per game, more than a run per game better than its season average of 4.4 that is ranked next to last in the Texas League. … Infielder Nicky Lopez has cooled lately

(5 of 22) but is still eighth in the league with a .316 batting average. … Reliever Franco Terrero has been lights out lately, allowing just two earned runs in his last nine appearances (142/3 innings) with 18 strikeouts.

Ticket Packages

■ Home plate/Super Premium: $14

■ Dugout Super Premium: $13

■ Dugout Premium: $11

■ Reserved: $9

■ Grass Berm: $8

* Individual tickets $1 off when purchased in advance of game day.

ONLINE www.nwanaturals.com