Homestand Preview: July 27 - August 2

Homestand Features Thirsty Thursday, Hockey Night and Pre-Game Concert from the Suburban Cowboys

By Jacquie Boatman

July 26, 2016

GENEVA, Ill. - The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, open a seven-game homestand on Wednesday, July 27 when the Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota Twins affiliate) come to town for a three-game set followed by a four-game series against the Clinton LumberKings (Seattle Mariners affiliate) beginning on Saturday, July 30. Homestand highlights include Thirsty Thursday with a special Cougars baseball cap giveaway, courtesy of Miller Lite, appearances from Jim Cornelison and Jamal Mayers for Hockey Night, plus a pre-game concert from the Suburban Cowboys for Country and Western Night.

Tickets are available for each game during the upcoming homestand by calling the Cougars ticket office at 630-232-8811 or by ordering online at kccougars.com.

Wednesday, July 27 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels (Minnesota Twins) - 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Shaw Media Night
Half-Price Hump Day, presented by The GFS Store - specials on reserved and lawn tickets, regular-size sodas, burgers, pizza, nachos, popcorn and select souvenirs
Seniors Half-Price Tickets - half-price box, reserved and lawn seats for seniors age 65 and older
Pre-game performance by Dreams Dance Company
National Anthem - Robert Hatch
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Trevor Mitsui
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Thursday, July 28 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - 6:30 p.m. game (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Cougars baseball cap giveaway, presented by Miller Lite - first 1,500 fans age 21 and older
Thirsty Thursday, presented by Miller Lite - $1 select beers, small sodas and hot dogs
Pre-game performance by the Geneva Park District
National Anthem - Elena Zelinko
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with BJ Lopez
Post-game classic rock themed fireworks show, presented by Miller Lite
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Friday, July 29 vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels - 6:30 p.m. game (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Hockey Night - appearances by Chicago Cougars players and coaches, plus Hammy (Rockford Ice Hogs mascot), Rusty (Chicago Steel mascot) and Tommy Hawk (Chicago Blackhawks mascot)
Ice pack giveaway, presented by Fox Valley Orthopedics - first 1,500 fans
Pre-game entertainment provided by Prairie Station outside Gate 2
Ceremonial first pitches thrown out by Jamal Mayers and Jim Cornelison
National Anthem - Jim Cornelison
Color Guard - DuPage Honor Guard
Jamal Mayers autograph signing - in the KidZone from approximately 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. See below for additional details.
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Frank Christy
Post-game fireworks show, presented by Fox Valley Orthopedics
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Saturday, July 30 vs. Clinton LumberKings (Seattle Mariners) - 6:30 p.m. game (gates open at 4:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

Country and Western Night
Pre-game concert by Suburban Cowboys at 4:45 p.m. in the Music Garden, presented by the Acres Group
Brookfield Zoo ticket giveaway, courtesy of Brookfield Zoo - first 1,500 fans
Pre-game Player of the Month Ceremony, presented by Physicians Immediate Care
National Anthem - Lisa DeAngelis
Color Guard - St. Irene Knights of Columbus
7th Inning Stretch - Enviroflow
God Bless America - Bob Brown
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
Mechanical bull in the KidZone from 5-7 p.m.
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with BJ Lopez
Country music themed post-game fireworks show
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Sunday, July 31 vs. Clinton LumberKings - 1 p.m. game (gates open at Noon) - WBIG 1280 AM (12:45 p.m.)

Cougars vehicle magnet, presented by Magnet Street - first 1,500 fans
Kids Eat Free Day - all kids age 3-10 receive a voucher at the gate for a free hot dog and small soda
Sunday Funday, presented by Dave & Busters - free entertainment and discounts in the KidZone, presented by Rainbow Play Systems
Pre-game Catch on the Field
Pre-game autograph session with Cougars players
Pre-game performance by Belvidere North Poms
National Anthem - Ken Overbey
Ceremonial first pitch thrown out by Judy Hsu, ABC 7 Chicago Eyewitness News Anchor
Face painting provided by ChicagoFun.com
God Bless America - Justin Hirsch
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Annie and Ozzie T. Cougar
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Monday, August 1 vs. Clinton LumberKings - 6:30 p.m. game (gates open at 5:30 p.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)

All Faiths Night
$5 Monday, presented by Meijer - purchase $5 reserved and lawn tickets
Micro Monday - all craft beers will be 50% off
National Anthem - Ally Cooper
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Trevor Mitsui
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Tuesday, August 2 vs. Clinton LumberKings - Noon game (gates open at 11 a.m.) - WBIG 1280 AM (11:45 a.m.)

Day camps in attendance
Pre-game parade for day campers
Pre-game autograph session with Cougars players
Half-price tickets for seniors (age 65 & older) on box, reserved and lawn seats
Seniors Eat Free Day - seniors (age 65 & older) receive a voucher at the gate for a free hot dog and small soda
National Anthem - Stephanie Leo
Post-game autographs in the Cougars Den Team Store with Annie and Ozzie T. Cougar
Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Homestand Notes

Hockey Night: 2013 Stanley Cup Champion Jamal Mayers will be on hand to throw out a ceremonial first pitch while Chicago Blackhawks full-time National Anthem singer, Jim Cornelison, will kick off the festivities with a rousing performance of the Star Spangled Banner. Following his first pitch, Mayers will be in the KidZone, behind the right field deck, to sign autographs from approximately 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is a limit of one autograph per person, however no photos will be allowed to accommodate as many fans through the line as possible. Fans are asked to provide their own items to be autographed.

Country and Western Night: Do-si-do on down to the ballpark as gates will open at 4:30 p.m. for a pre-game concert performance by the Suburban Cowboys at 4:45 p.m. in the Music Garden, presented by the Acres Group. Don't miss one of the Midwest's most sought after country acts! See how long you can stay on the saddle with the mechanical bull set up in the KidZone area, presented by Rainbow Play Systems, from 5-7 p.m. Following the game, enjoy a fireworks show set to some of country music's greatest hits.

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