This is the final week to purchase discount tickets for the University of Nebraska-sponsored “Kids Run the Ballpark Night,” which will take place Saturday, Aug. 2, at Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha. The tickets are available for UNMC, NHS and UMA employees, as well as UNMC students.
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UNMC community relations specialist Megan Addy said that tickets will be available today (July 16) from 11:30 to 12:30 a.m. outside of the Nebraska Cafe. Interested employees who are unable to buy tickets at that time should contact Addy at 559-4694 or maddy@unmc.edu by July 18. Payment is due on that date, and checks should be made payable to the Omaha Royals.
Addy said that all four university campuses will participate in activities throughout the night, and kids will perform various ballpark tasks, such as ticket-taking, serving concessions and doing public address announcing.
First pitch for the Omaha Royals vs. Salt Lake Stingers game on Aug. 2 will be at 6:05 p.m. Stadium gates will open at 3 p.m.
In addition to various activities, campus mascots will be on hand to entertain the youngsters. UNMC’s mascot will feature a “Lil’ Red” with a lab coat and goggles. Others will include Louie the Loper (UNK); Durango (UNO); and Lil’ Red (UNL).