The Kane County Cougars, Class-A Minor League affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, open a seven-game homestand Monday evening and welcome the Beloit Snappers (Oakland Athletics affiliate) April 18-20 while the Quad City River Bandits (Houston Astros affiliate) come to town April 21-24. Homestand highlights include pre-game parades for members of Ozzie’s Reading Club, Seniors Eat Free Days as well as Micro Monday and Thirsty Thursday.

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

Monday, April 18

• Beloit Snappers (Oakland Athletics affiliate)
• 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• National Anthem – Wayne Bulita Elementary School
• Micro Monday featuring all craft beers for 50% off
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Tuesday, April 19

• Beloit Snappers
• 12 p.m. (gates open at 11 a.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (11:45 a.m.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• National Anthem – Glen Crest Middle School
• High School Sports Business Seminars
• Seniors Eat Free Day, free hot dog and small soda voucher for seniors age 65 and older
• Seniors Half Price tickets on box, reserved and lawn seats (age 65 & older)
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Wednesday, April 20

• Beloit Snappers
• 11 a.m. (gates open at 10 a.m.)
• kccougars.com (11 a.m.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• National Anthem – Riley CCSD Middle School
• High School Sports Business Seminars
• Seniors Eat Free Day (free hot dog and small soda voucher for seniors)
• Seniors Half Price tickets on box, reserved and lawn seats (age 65 & older)
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Thursday, April 21

• Quad Cities River Bandits (Houston Astros affiliate)
• 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 p.m.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• National Anthem – St. Mary’s DeKalb
• Thirsty Thursday, presented by Miller Lite, with $1 select beers, sodas and $1 hot dogs
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Friday, April 22

• Quad Cities River Bandits
• 6:30 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (6:15 pm.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• National Anthem – The Wheatlands Elementary School
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)
• Post-game autograph session with Zach Nehrir

Saturday, April 23

• Quad Cities River Bandits
• 1 p.m. (gates open at 12 p.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (12:15 pm.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• Pre-game performance by St. Charles East Color Guard
• National Anthem – Benson & Franzen Schools
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Sunday, April 24

• Quad Cities River Bandits
• 1 p.m. (gates open at 12 p.m.)
• WBIG 1280 AM (12:15 pm.)
• Pre-game Ozzie’s Reading Club Parade
• Pre-game performances by LaGrange School District 105
• National Anthem – May Watts Elementary School
• Fans can run the bases after the game (weather permitting)

Homestand Notes

Ozzie’s Reading Club – The Cougars reading incentive program is back for its third decade in 2016. This season, the program includes more than 400 Chicago area schools and 140,000 students who are improving their reading skills through Ozzie’s Reading Club. Participating students who complete reading goals set be their respective teachers are awarded a ticket to an April or May Cougars game, a food voucher, official Ozzie’s Reading Club bag and the opportunity to participate in the on-field parade before the game. Ozzie’s Reading Club is sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, The Pride, Oberweis dairy and Cantigny Park.

Weekly Specials – The homestand will kick off with Micro Monday as all craft beers will be available for 50 percent off. On Tuesday and Wednesday all seniors, age 65 and older, in attendance will receive a complimentary hot dog and small soda for Seniors Eat Free Day. All seniors age 65 and older can also purchase box, reserved and lawn tickets for half price. Thirsty Thursday, presented by Miller Lite, will feature select beers, sodas and hot dogs for just a $1. In addition, each game will feature an opportunity for fans of all ages to run the bases.

High School Business and Marketing Seminars – The seminars, led by Cougars staff members, provide an inside look at the sports industry and give students a chance to enjoy a Cougars game. Schools attending this homestand include Oswego East, St. Charles East, Wheaton Warrenville South, West Chicago, Hinsdale South, Conant, Lyons Township and Hoffman Estates.

SOURCE: Kane County Cougars news release