PCL1 Round Rock Express

Round Rock Approaching Remarkable Stretch

Published on May 24, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK - Already in the midst of 16 games in 21 days, the remaining four home games for the Round Rock Express will mark one of the more exciting times of the season for the club.

Beginning with Friday's baseball cap giveaway, the Express will cram in a host of activities, giveaways and possible one major milestone as it takes on Iowa tonight and Memphis for four games.

The first 3,000 fans to Friday's game will receive Express caps. Barbecue grill sets will be handed out Saturday, and all kids 12-years-old and under will receive a baseball mitt on Sunday. Monday's Memorial Day game is the first Ryan Sanders Baseball Game of the Week in a series of eight that will be carried live on FSN Southwest.

Fans are invited to make posters for Monday's game to support the Express and minor league baseball. The fan with the most outstanding and creative poster will be awarded an authentic Nolan Ryan autographed ball during the game.

To top it all off, the Express is currently 45,332 fans away from the 5 million mark. If averages hold true, Round Rock will reach the historical mark during Monday's game. To thank fans, Round Rock Express staff will dole out special giveaways throughout the game, and five lucky fans will be chosen at random to receive select and unique memorabilia from the Express.

Remaining Homestand Preview

Friday, May 25 vs. Memphis (St. Louis), 7:05 p.m. - Post-game fireworks presented by Bud Light, Express caps presented by Nyle Maxwell GMC (3,000 fans)

Saturday, May 26 vs. Memphis, 7:05 p.m. - Barbecue grill sets presented by Coca-Cola (3,000 fans)

Sunday, May 27 vs. Memphis, 2:05 p.m. - Baseball gloves presented by Sanders Morris Harris (all kids 12 and under), Kid's Day presented by H-E-B

Monday, May 28 vs. Memphis, 12:05 p.m. - First FSN Southwest Ryan Sanders baseball Game of the Week aired live, Poster creation night - best creative poster by a fan receives a Nolan Ryan autographed baseball, 5 millionth fan welcomed, $1 hotdogs and sodas presented by Mrs. Baird's

Recent Headlines

Dierker Logs On With Express - He's tossed a no-hitter as a player, entertained Houston as a broadcaster, led the Astros into the playoffs as a manager and written two books. Now long-time Astro player/manager Larry Dierker has linked up with the Round Rock Express for Dishin' With Dierker, a new weekly blog. Dierker's blog will cover an array of issues and will offer an open commenting forum for fans across the country. To check it out, click here.

Ryan Sanders Baseball Game of the Week Auctions - In conjunction with its recently announced partnership with FSN Southwest, Ryan Sanders Baseball announced Thursday that all seven live televised games will feature auctions for rare and genuine memorabilia from both the Triple-A Round Rock Express and the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks.

For each of the games - three from Round Rock, three from Corpus Christi and the 71st Texas League All-Star Game presented by Whataburger - used and autographed memorabilia will be featured with a link to both the Express' and the Hooks' websites, where the auctions will be hosted. For more information, click here.

Driskill Gives Back - As a veteran late innings reliever for the Express, Travis Driskill prides himself on getting the most crucial of outs. But the Austin native didn't mind settling for a good-hearted shelling at Austin ISD's Rosedale School. Driskill spent several hours signing autographs for special education students before tossing to dozens of the students who call Rosedale home. For more information, click here.

NCAA Regional at The Dell Diamond - The University of Texas has put in a bid to host the NCAA Regional Baseball tournament at The Dell Diamond from June 1-June 4. If the bid is successful, there will be two games each day from June 1-June 3 and an "If Necessary" Championship Game on June 4.

Round Rock Express season ticket holders have the opportunity to purchase their seats for these seven games for $60 per seat from May 3-May 11 by calling (512) 255-2255. University of Texas season ticket holders will order tickets through the university's ticket office. A $6 service charge will be applied to each order.

Owner for a Day - The Round Rock Express is offering fans the unique opportunity to be an owner for a day during the 2007 season. The owner's package includes: on-field viewing of batting practice, a special tour of The Dell Diamond, a baseball cap and golf shirt or sweatshirt, dinner in the press box with scouts and the press, front row owner's seats, a fourth inning visit to the home clubhouse, a fifth inning visit to the broadcast booth with Express broadcaster Mike Capps and a team autographed baseball.

For more information on the $125 owner's package, call (512) 255-2255.

Fishing Season Opens At The Dell Diamond - This season, Round Rock Express fans will have two phrases on their lips: "Take me out to the ballgame" and "Take me fishing." The Express is teaming up with the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation and its takemefishing.org website to create a promotion that pairs two of America's favorite pastimes: baseball and fishing.

At home games this season, Round Rock fans can fill out entry forms for the Take Me Fishing sweepstakes. At the official drawing on June 17, 22 first-prize winners will be selected to attend a day-long Take Me Fishing expedition at a local fishing hotspot together with players and coaches. Fishing equipment, licenses and meals will be provided. For more information, click here.

Round Rock Express Baseball Camps - Once again, the Round Rock Express invites youngsters from all across Central Texas to join former Texas Longhorn and Major Leaguer Spike Owen as he leads the 2007 Round Rock Express Baseball Camp. The Express offers one Overnight Camp, one Full-Day Camp and three Half-Day Camps during May and June. From beginners to budding pros, all campers will be given instruction in the areas of hitting, fielding, throwing, base running and pitching. The Round Rock Express believes baseball is built on solid fundamentals, constant improvement and old fashion fun.

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