KVD to throw first pitch

Kevin VanDam will throw the ceremonial first pitch for an Arkansas Travelers doubleheader, Wednesday, June 8.

Kevin VanDam will throw the ceremonial first pitch for an Arkansas Travelers doubleheader, Wednesday, June 8.

The Travelers, a Double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, will play against North Arkansas at Dickey-Stephens Park. The first pitch is at 5:50 p.m. (CT), and the game begins at 6 p.m. (CT). For ticket information, call the Travelers box office at 501-664-7559.

VanDam is in Little Rock for the Bassmaster Elite Series Diamond Drive on the Arkansas River, June 9-12. VanDam is among 99 of the world’s most talented bass anglers — representing 27 states (including six from Arkansas) and one foreign country — fishing in Little Rock.