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Published On: May 10th, 2018

Eau Claire, Wis. – The Eau Claire Express and the Americas Best Value Inn-Campus View in Eau Claire have announced a partnership for the 2018 season. Americas Best Value Inn will accommodate visiting teams from all over the Midwest and Canada during the summer months.

Americas Best Value Inn-Campus View in Eau Claire offers the most value for your money when staying for business, pleasure, or just passing through. They offer clean spacious rooms with in-room WiFi, free deluxe continental breakfast and free coffee in lobby. Relax in their extremely comfortable beds while saving money year-round! Enjoy Americas Best Value Inn’s convenient location, providing you easy access to Eau Claire’s sights and sounds or enjoy a swim in one of the indoor or outdoor pools.

A special Friends and Family room rate is available, giving guests 15% off regular rates.  The Express encourage player’s families, friends, and fans to take advantage of this discounted rate and enjoy all of the amenities the hotel has to offer.  Fans can take advantage of this deal by calling the hotel at 715-834-6611 and mentioning the Express friends and family special.

The Express begin season number 14 in the Northwoods League on May 29 as they travel to Rochester, Minn. for the season opener against the Rochester Honkers. They continue to La Crosse to take on the Loggers for one game before opening their home schedule at Carson Park on Friday, June 1 versus the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch of the home opener is set at 7:05 p.m. and the game will be followed with a fireworks show.

Season tickets and 5-Game Packs are on sale now. 5-Game Packs include a reserved seat, Express jersey, Express hat, Express mug, and unlimited food and beverage for $70. Click here to purchase your 5-Game Pack online and we will contact you about your seats. You can also call us at (715)839-7788.  Jersey sizes will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

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The Eau Claire Express are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. Entering its 25th anniversary season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 20 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, more than 190 former Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist (CHC) and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and MLB All-Stars Chris Sale (BOS), Jordan Zimmermann (DET) and Curtis Granderson (TOR).  All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.eauclaireexpress.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Express as your favorite team.