At a glance

NATURALS THIS WEEK TODAY Springfield, 11:05 a.m. WEDNESDAY Springfield, 7:05 p.m. THURSDAY Springfield, 7:05 p.m,. FRIDAY Springfield, 7:05 p.m. SATURDAY Springfield, 6:05 p.m. SUNDAY Springfield, 2:05 p.m. MONDAY Off

THIS WEEK’S PROMOTIONS

TODAY School groups consisting of students, teachers, and chaperones from throughout Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding communities receive a special ticket discount to attend Education Day games at Arvest Ballpark. Teachers also receive an online educational packet in advance of their visit to help prepare their students for their field trip to the ballpark WEDNESDAY Kids 12 and under eat free Wednesday night as kids will receive a voucher good for a hot dog, Teddy Grahams and Oreo Cookies and a small Dr Pepper fountain drink THURSDAY The first 500 fans in attendance on Thursday will receive a Bobby Witt Jr. Naturals jersey T-shirt. The former Minor League Player of the Year in 2021 has been a mainstay in the Kansas City Royals lineup the last two seasons. During his rookie season in 2022, Witt hit .254 with 20 home runs, 80 RBI, and 30 stolen bases. Fans will enjoy $2 16-ounce drafts of Pabst Blue Ribbon at two specific locations on the concourse, $2 bags of peanuts, and $1 small Coca-Cola drinks.

FRIDAY Postgame fireworks on Growlin’ Chickens Weekend. The Bullpen Party will be held from 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. where fans of age can enjoy drink specials at The Bullpen concession stand down the first-base side of the concourse. There will also be $2 BBQ Sliders available and they are only served during the Bullpen Party. The team will wear Growlin’ Chickens jerseys and caps and new merchandise will be available in the team store. Smoked chicken wings will also be featured in The Bullpen concession stand while a chicken tender basket with waffle fries will be available at the War Eagle Cafe.

SATURDAY The first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Poultry Derby Rooster Figurine Giveaway. Happy Hour drink specials and $2 BBQ Sliders or six for $8 from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at The Bullpen concession stand.

SUNDAY It’s Bark in the Park as dogs will receive free admission to the ballpark when accompanied by a paid ticket by the owner. This is the first of three Bark in the Park events. $1 hot dogs. Kids run the bases following the game.

SHORT HOPS Northwest Arkansas outfielder Jorge Bonifacio is tied for fourth in the league with eight home runs and tied for third with 27 RBI entering Sunday. … Pitcher Anthony Veneziano is tied for tops in the league with four wins, is second with a 1.45 ERA and leads the league with 37 1/3 innings. … The Naturals has hit 33 home runs which is tied for seventh in the league. … Northwest Arkansas ranks ninth of 10 teams in the Texas League with 25 stolen bases. … The Naturals also rank tied for seventh with 165 runs scored. … Northwest Arkansas ranks second in the league with a team ERA of 3.80, but a full run behind league-leading Tulsa at 2.79. … Naturals pitchers lead the league with 341 strikeouts, 13 ahead of Tulsa.

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.