By: Becky Nelson
With the MLB All-Star Game just a few days away (July 14 in St. Louis), I can’t wait to watch Curtis Granderson (Detroit) and Ben Zobrist (Tampa Bay) represent the Northwoods League as part of the American League roster. Then, in another week, our own All-Stars take the field in Thunder Bay for the Northwoods League’s mid-summer showcase. What a week!
Having traveled across the South Division during the first half of the season, the trip to Thunder Bay will be my first game at a North Division ballpark this summer, and my first ever trip out of the country! The Border Cats have lots of great activities planned and it’s always a pleasure to see the NWL’s finest take the field as teammates. I am excited to be a part of the experience and hope to have all sorts of pictures, updates, etc. to put up on Facebook and Twitter in case you can’t make the trip. If you do head up to the game, stop and say “Hi”! The Northwoods League has awesome fans and I love to talk baseball!
If you don’t catch me in Thunder Bay for the All-Star festivities, I’ll be making my way through the North Division after the break to visit four other ballparks. I’ll be stopping in Brainerd, Duluth, Alexandria and St. Cloud before heading back down to Madison. Although I’m looking forward to all the games, some of the Lunkers’ staff members have been talking big, so we’ll have to see if they put on as good a show as they claim.which I have no doubt they will.
Lastly, as I’ve been working out my schedule for the All-Star game, I’ve been scoping out the promotion schedules throughout the league, and have compiled a special treat for our blog readers.
Becky’s Promo Travel Guide
Take some time and travel the Northwoods League for the best-of-the-best promotions before heading up to Thunder Bay for the All-Star Game!
-Friday, July 10: Enjoy “Slapshot” Night in Madison and meet one of the original Hanson Brothers!
-Saturday, July 11: Subway and KDOG 96.7 are giving away MoonDogs Lunch Boxes in Mankato!
-Sunday, July 12: Catch the Finale of Survivor: Intern Island with WKBT TV 8 in La Crosse!
-Monday, July 13: Make the trip to Green Bay and get a Jeremiah bobblehead!
-Tuesday, July 14: Aim the boat toward the Brainerd Lakes Area and reel in a full-sized Lunkers Umbrella!
-Wednesday, July 15: Head over to Battle Creek for the Mascot Olympics!
-Thursday, July 16: Cheer extra hard for the Honkers with Noise Clappers courtesy of UofM-Rochester and Z-Rock 107.7!
-Friday, July 17: Visit Athletic Park in Wausau and grab a Woodchucks Hat before enjoying fireworks!
-Saturday, July 18: Miller Lite Summertime St. Patty’s Day in St. Cloud – enjoy an Irish beverage in your River Bats pint glass!
-Sunday, July 19: On your way up North, stop in Duluth with the family! $25 = 4 hot dogs, 4 drinks, 2 game vouchers! After the game, kids can run the bases and everyone can get Huskies autographs!
That’s all from me! I’ll be back to talk about my All-Star experience soon!
