Freeland to make MLB debut on Friday

EVANSVILLE – Former Purple Ace Kyle Freeland will begin his Major League Baseball dream on Friday afternoon, and the University of Evansville Athletics Department has put together a watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings (715 N. Green River Rd.) to see the 2014 Missouri Valley Pitcher of the Year make his debut for his hometown Colorado Rockies at 3:10 p.m.

All guests in attendance at the watch party will be given a wristband that is good for free admission to Friday's Aces baseball game against Indiana State at Charles H. Braun Stadium, which is set for a 6 p.m. start. Also, a number of door prizes will be awarded. While eating at the restaurant, fans are asked to mention "Home Town D" to their…