PCL1 Round Rock Express

Tonight's Game Included in Fireworks Plus Plan

Published on May 1, 2006 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


Just a reminder Fireworks Plus Plan holders, Monday night's game is included in your package! The May 1st game against the Oklahoma RedHawks is one of the 19 games this season. There will be no fireworks following the conclusion of tonight's game, however, make sure to catch "Firework Fridays," presented by Bud Light, on May 5th against the Omaha Royals.

Homestand Preview

Monday, May 1 vs. Oklahoma RedHawks - 7:05 p.m.

"One Dollar Hot Dogs & Sodas" presented by Mrs Baird's

Media Sponsor: Majic 95.5 FM

Tuesday, May 2 vs. Oklahoma RedHawks - 7:05 p.m.

"Half-Price Group Night" presented by Mansions on the Green

Actor Dennis Quaid will throw out the ceremonial first pitch

Media Sponsors: KEYE-TV and 1300 The Zone

Wednesday, May 3 vs. Oklahoma RedHawks - 12:05 p.m.

"D.A.R.E. Day" presented by A+ Federal Credit Union

Media Sponsors: Time Warner Cable & Mix 94.7 FM

Thursday, May 4 vs. Oklahoma RedHawks - 7:05 p.m.

"Thirsty Thursday" presented by Firetrol Protection Systems

Media Sponsor: KGSR

Friday, May 5 vs. Omaha Royals - 7:05 p.m.

"Fireworks Friday" presented by Bud Light

Media Sponsors: News 8 Austin & KASE 101

Saturday, May 6 vs. Omaha Royals - 7:05 p.m.

"Craig Biggio bobbleheads (1st 3,000 fans) presented by Whataburger

Media Sponsor: ESPN Radio (1260 & 1530 AM)

Sunday, May 7 vs. Omaha Royals - 2:05 p.m.

North Carolina Furniture Direct "Mini Bats" (all kids age 12 & under)

Kids Day presented by H.E.B.

Milo Hamilton Book Signing in The Railyard Retail Store

Media Sponsors: KXAN/KNVA-TV & KISS 96.7 FM

Monday, May 8 vs. Omaha Royals - 7:05 p.m.

"One Dollar Hot Dogs & Sodas" presented by Mrs Baird's

Media Sponsor: Majic 95.5 FM

Milo Hamilton Book Signing in The Railyard: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

WATCH THE EXPRESS HOME GAMES FOR FREE NEXT WEEK, COURTESY OF B2 NETWORKS

During the upcoming homestand at The Dell Diamond (May 1- May 8), B2 Networks will be broadcasting the Express games, free of charge. Just log on to the Express website and click on the B2 Networks logo to watch the Express live.

B2 Networks is a premier provider of reliable and secure international television and video broadcasting systems, pay per view and billing systems. The network of arenas, stadiums, local venues, billing systems and data centers are currently in use to distribute live events to computer and television screens around the world. Working with teams from the AHL, ECHL. UHL USHL and the National Lacrosse League, B2 has established itself as a leader in innovative direct to home internet and television broadcasting. For more information about B2 Networks, visit www.b2now.com.

EXPRESS MIRACLE FIELD GROUNDBREAKING

There's no such thing as a small miracle. Sometimes it's as simple as a child gaining a sense of fulfillment and ability. Others come in the form of gifts of time, effort, and resources. But all miracles change lives, and all of these will come together Saturday, May 6 at noon with the groundbreaking of Express Miracle Field at the Town and Country Optimists Club.

Set to open this fall at the 96-acre Town and Country Sports Complex near the intersection of Parmer Lane and Hwy 620, Express Miracle Field will launch the Austin chapter of the Miracle League. Founded in Atlanta in 1998 with the idea that "every child deserves a chance to play baseball," the league now boasts 143 organizations nationwide, many of which play on a rubberized field provides easy access and maneuvering for all children.

WHAT: Express Miracle Field Groundbreaking

WHEN: Saturday, May 6

TIME: Noon - 1 PM

WHERE: Town and Country Sports Complex, located off Anderson Mill Road on Morris Road.

MRS BAIRD'S ROUND ROCK EXPRESS BASEBALL CAMP GIVEAWAY

Hey kids, here is your chance to participate in the Round Rock Express Baseball Camps compliments of Mrs. Baird's. This spring, Mrs. Baird's will be awarding five (5) lucky winners the opportunity to participate in this years baseball camps and invites all youngsters ages 6 to 14 to register for the chance to win a spot in one of three camps being held at the Dell Diamond this summer.

The Round Rock Express Baseball Camps provide youngsters from all over Central Texas the opportunity to hone their baseball skills. Spike Owen and Kirk Dressendorfer will bring their expertise and experience to the finest minor league baseball stadium in the nation, the Dell Diamond. These two "Texas Legends" will conduct multiple camps for beginner through advanced skill levels. All campers will be given individual, "hands-on" instruction in the fundamentals of hitting, fielding, throwing, base running, and pitching, as well as a positive mental approach to the game. HAVING FUN, while learning & improving, is the camp's goal.

Each camp is for four (4) days, starting daily at 9:00 am. Camps end daily at 12:00 pm. . Instruction for all skill levels with primary emphasis on fundamentals: (hitting, throwing, fielding), as well as plenty of FUN scrimmage games. Awards will be presented on the final day of camp.

Campers are responsible for bringing Little League or turf shoes, baseball glove, baseball pants and cap (balls provided; bats are optional). Parents (and cameras) are welcome at all times. There is a total of three camp sessions, the week of May 30 through June 2nd, the week of June 12 through June 15th, and June 19 through June 22nd.

All you have to do to be eligible is to fill out the application available on the Round Rock Express homepage (www.roundrockexpress.com) and mail it in to:

Mrs. Baird's Baseball Camps

C/O Round Rock Express

3400 Palm Valley Blvd.

Round Rock, TX 78664

When submitting your entry, please select one of the following camp dates provided on the application in which you would be available to attend. If you would like to sign up for one the camps, you can do so on line at http://www.roundrockexpress.com/community/camps/.

MILO HAMILTON AT THE BALLPARK

Longtime Astros' radio voice Milo Hamilton, enshrined into the broadcasters' wing of the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992, will sign copies of his new book, Making Airwaves: 60 Years at Milo's Microphone, on Monday, May 8 at The Dell Diamond from 5:30-6:30pm. The Round Rock Express hosts the Omaha Royals at 7:05pm.

Milo Hamilton has been the radio voice of the Astros since 1985 and is a member of four Halls of Fame. The man who called Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run has also worked for the Browns, Cardinals, White Sox, Cubs (twice), and Pirates. The Iowa native made his radio debut in Guam as an 18-year-old U.S. Navy seaman in 1945. He began his long career behind a big-league microphone eight years later. In 2006 he will work spring training, Astros home games, and two road trips. He is also a member of the exclusive Radio Hall of Fame, of which only nine other baseball broadcasters belong. Other honors include his 1994 induction into the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame and 2005 induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.

Millions of sports fans know the dulcet tones of Hamilton's melodious voice. They remember his call of baseball's most magic moment: the home run that made Aaron the new home run king in 1974. However, he was also behind the mike when Roger Maris hit his 61st home run in 1961 and when Stan Musial hit five home runs in one day. In 2005, Hamilton was the oldest active announcer to work the entire 162-game baseball schedule as the Astros marched to their first World Series appearance. In the book, he speaks frankly about his tenuous relationship with Harry Caray when the two were paired together in St. Louis during the mid-1950's and again in Chicago during the early 1980's. He also discusses his rocky relationship with former Astros broadcaster and manager Larry Dierker. The story he tells in Making Airwaves is a profile in courage, a tale of talent and determination, and a behind-the-scenes look at seven decades of baseball history.

Sports Publishing L.L.C., located in Champaign, Illinois, focuses on publishing sports autobiographies, biographies, encyclopedias, and histories. The hardcover Making Airwaves: 60 Years at Milo's Microphone will be available at the Round Rock Express book signing on Monday, May 8, with the signature from Baseball Hall of Famer Milo Hamilton making it a great addition to the library of any Astros and baseball fan

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