NWA Naturals Homestand

At Arvest Ballpark, Springdale

ON THE AIR KYNG-AM 1590; KQSM-FM 92.1

HOMESTAND SCHEDULE

TODAY vs. Midland, 7:05 p.m.

TUESDAY vs. Midland, 7:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY vs. Midland, 7:05 p.m.

THURSDAY vs. Midland, 7:05 p.m.

FRIDAY vs. Frisco, 7:05 p.m.

SATURDAY vs. Frisco (DH), 4 p.m.

SUNDAY vs. Frisco, 6:05 p.m.

MONDAY vs. Frisco, 1:05 p.m.

THIS WEEK’S PROMOTIONS

TODAY Ozarks Electric customers who bring a copy of their electric bill or Co-op Connections card can purchase $5 premium tickets. … Hot dogs are $1.

TUESDAY Arvest customers can purchase $5 dugout premium tickets. … Brats are also $1 and groups of 20 or more may purchase $5 firstbase and third-base reserved seats, but they must be purchased in advance. … T-shirts are also buy one, get one 50 percent off in the team store.

WEDNESDAY The Springdale School District will host a pre-game backto-school rally beginning at 5 p.m. with pre-game performances by the band, choirs, and spirit squads. … BBQ sliders will be available for $1.50 each at The Bullpen concession stand.

THURSDAY It’s Thirsty Thursday featuring $1 12-ounce Coke products and mozzarella sticks, along with $2 bags of peanuts and Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts. … The first 800 fans will receive a Naturals car coaster.

FRIDAY It will be Harry Potter Night at the ballpark with the Naturals wearing special wizard-themed jerseys. The jerseys will be auctioned off during the game with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen Foundations. … Scout groups can purchase discounted tickets and also enjoy a post-game move on the video board while camping overnight on the outfield grass. … There will also be a post-game fireworks display.

SATURDAY The first 1,500 fans will receive a Naturals cap. … Fans can enjoy happy hour at the Bullpen Craft Beer Bar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. along with BBQ sliders for $1.50 each. … As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, random sections and rows will receive prizes.

SUNDAY Kids 12-and-under receive a voucher for a free hot dog, Clif Kidz Bar and 12-ounce soda. … Kids may also run the bases following the game at Arvest Ballpark. … The first 500 kids will receive a Naturals braided necklace. … There will also be post-game fireworks. … All kids merchandise will be 25 percent off at the team store.$1.

MONDAY The first 500 fans will receive a baseball. … Fans will be allowed to play catch on the field before the game from noon until 12:20. … All valid unused tickets for the 2019 season may be exchanged for a ticket of equal value for the final game of the season. … Hot dogs are $1.

SHORT HOPS The Naturals (52-76/21-39 second half) return home for the final games of the 2019 season sitting in last place in the Texas League North Division and already eliminated from playoff contention in the second half. … Northwest Arkansas comes into the nine-game homestand with a 32-28 record at home, compared to 20-48 on the road entering Sunday’s road finale at Frisco. … Naturals outfielder Khalil Lee recently stole his 50th base of the season, joining former teammate Nick Heath, who finished with that same total before being promoted to Triple-A Omaha earlier this season. They are tied for the Texas League lead. … The Naturals are the first minor league team to accomplish that feat since the 2013 Potomac Nationals. They are the first Texas League team to do it since the Midland Angels in 1983. … Northwest Arkansas leads the Texas League with 202 stolen bases and is tied with Montgomery of the Southern League (Double-A) for the most in the minor leagues heading into Sunday’s games. However, Northwest Arkansas has been caught just 65 times, compared to 91 for Montgomery. — PAUL BOYD • @NWAPAULB

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.nwa naturals.com

CLEAR BAG POLICY The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have a clear bag policy at all home events at Arvest Ballpark.

Each ticketed fan is allowed to bring in one (1) clear bag and/or a small clutch purse and one (1) clear unopened bottle of water.

The following bags will be permitted at Arvest Ballpark: ■ Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”

■ One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag

■ A small clutch purse, no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”, the size of the palm of your hand, with or without a handle or strap

All types of bags and clutch purses will be screened prior to entry into the stadium. Childcare items (i.e. diapers) are permitted; however, they must be in an approved clear bag to enter. All bags and purses not meeting the requirements set forth by the clear bag policy will not be permitted to enter the ballpark.

Fans carrying required medical supplies or devices into the stadium are not subject to the clear bag policy but will be required to go through the bag check lines set up near the main gate. The person requiring these must accompany their bag at all times.