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Waterloo, Iowa – Tonight’s doubleheader in Willmar, Minnesota between the Stingers and Waterloo Bucks has been rained out.
The games will be made up as part of doubleheaders on July 3 and 4 in Waterloo. First pitch for game one on July 3 will be 5:35 pm. First pitch for game one on July 4 will be 4:35 pm. Both games each night will be seven innings and the second game will start thirty minutes after the conclusion of the first game. Per Northwoods League rule, the Bucks will be the home team in game one each night and the Stingers will be the home team in game two.
On Thursday, July 3, one ticket will get you into both games of the doubleheader. Gates open at 5:00 pm. It will be Baseball BINGO Thursday – fans can pick up their BINGO card at Guest Services and play along for the chance to win prizes throughout the doubleheader. The first five BINGO winners will win prizes with the first BINGO winner receiving a $200 gift card from Alloy Jewelers. To purchase tickets for this game, call the Bucks Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633, at the Bucks Ticket Window during regular hours, or purchase online at waterloobucks.com.
On Friday, July 4, one ticket will get you into both games of the doubleheader. Gates open at 4:00 pm. There will be post-game fireworks presented by Christie Door Company. There will also be an Independence Day Jersey Auction presented by Christie Door Company, Conagra, The Horny Toad American Bar & Grill, and Metronet. The Bucks will wear special Independence Day jerseys which will be auctioned off with all proceeds going to Honor Flight. The jersey auction will be performed online through LiveSource with the auction starting at noon on July 3 and ending at 8:45 pm on July 4. And it will be an All You Can Eat & Drink Night on the Budweiser Party Deck. For $39, fans can have access to the Party Deck at 6:00 pm for three hours of unlimited food and drinks. Tickets for the Deck can only be purchased through the Ticket Office in-person or over the phone. To purchase tickets for this game, call the Bucks Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633, at the Bucks Ticket Window during regular hours, or purchase online at waterloobucks.com.
The Bucks are encouraging fans to purchase their tickets early to reserve their seats and avoid long lines at the Riverfront Stadium Ticket Window for these busy games. Ticket Window hours are 10:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, plus game days.
Waterloo is currently on an eight-day road trip before returning home for a five-day, seven-game homestand on Thursday, July 3. Tickets are available by calling the Bucks Ticket Line at (319) 232-5633, at the Bucks Ticket Window during regular hours, or online at waterloobucks.com. Bucks team ownership has invested nearly $500,000 in stadium improvements over the last decade including an LED video board, group outing areas, painted bleachers, public Wi-Fi, sound system, kids zone inflatables, wiffle ball field, and concessions equipment. Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com or utilizing the Northwoods League Mobile App.
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The Waterloo Bucks are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Entering its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 24 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, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 380 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove, two-time Silver Slugger winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. For more information, visit www.waterloobucks.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Bucks as your favorite team.