Swing, Lumberkings Rained Out
August 22, 2007 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release
For the second time this series, the Swing of the Quad Cities and the Clinton LumberKings were rained out on Wednesday. A doubleheader was scheduled for Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. to conclude the four-game series.
The two teams were also rained out on Monday in Davenport before the LumberKings swept a doubleheader on Tuesday. While the home-and-home series has shifted to Clinton, the weather has continued to wreak havoc at Alliant Energy Field.
Friday's double dip will consist of a pair of seven inning games with a 30-minute break in between. It will mark the conclusion of the season-series between the in-state rivals, who would be slated to face each other in the first round of the playoffs if the standings hold form.
TICKETS: Tickets for all events at John O'Donnell Stadium can be purchased by calling the Swing of the Quad Cities ticket office at (563) 328-2000, coming to the box office located at the stadium along South Gaines Street, or by logging on to www.swingbaseball.com.
UP NEXT: The Swing finish things up in Clinton before heading back to Davenport for a weekend series starting Friday! All Swing games feature a radio broadcast that can be heard on WKBF AM-1270 or online at www.swingbaseball.com, with the pre-game show starting 15 minutes prior to scheduled first pitch.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: After play on Thursday, the Swing return to John O'Donnell Stadium on Friday for a four-game, weekend series against Cedar Rapids. Friday night will be extremely busy with a Jersey Auction thanks to Trinity, a free vacation giveaway to Las Vegas courtesy of the Quad City International Airport and AirTran Airways, an appearance by Bob L. Head himself, and post-game FIREWORKS!!! Saturday is Keep Scott County Beautiful Night at the ballpark while a US Cellular Rally Towel giveaway follows on a U.S. Bank Family Sunday. Lastly, the weekend series will conclude with another MidwestOne Pay Your Bill Night on a Kids Eat Free Monday!!!
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