Express and Rainiers Begin Four-Game Set Tonight at Dell Diamond
August 12, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - Four games into an eight-game homestand, the Round Rock Express and Tacoma Rainiers open a four-game series tonight at Dell Diamond to finish off the second-to-last home stretch in Round Rock.
All four games against the Rainiers will start at 7:05 p.m. Monday's game will feature $1.00 hot dogs and sodas, presented by Mrs Baird's and will also be Tyson Foods night at Dell Diamond. The Express will host a "Taste the Intel Club" on Monday, featuring Enchanted Rock Vodka paired with oyster shooters and chevre truffles. On Tuesday, all tickets will be half price while the Express don their 1959 Austin Senators jerseys for the final Turn Back Tuesday of the regular season, presented by Cedar Park Dentistry. Winning Wednesday, presented by the Texas Lottery, returns to Dell Diamond Wednesday night with your host Ballpark Rob Barker as the evening will be filled with game show style promotions and much more! The Express and Rainiers finish off the four-game set with the series finale Thursday, August 15. The Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems makes its second appearance on the homestand slate with $1.00 sodas and discounted draft beers on the final night.
The Rainiers carry three of Seattle's top 20 organizational prospects according to MLB.com including No. 1 RHP Taijuan Walker (No. 4 overall prospect in MLB), No. 6 LHP James Paxton and No. 7 3B Stefen Romero.
Below are highlights and promotions for each game in the four-game series:
Monday, August 12 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) media partner: 93.3 KGSR (Emmis Communications)
- $1.00 Hot Dogs and Sodas - presented by Mrs Baird's
- Taste the Intel Club - presented by Enchanted Rock Vodka
o Join us in the Intel Club for a special tasting event featuring Enchanted Rock Vodka paired with oyster shooters and chevre truffles. Tickets are just $19 and include a reserved game ticket.
Chasco Community Partner: Central Texas HMHB
Tuesday, August 13 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) media partner: 96.7 KISS FM (Clear Channel Radio)
- Turn Back Tuesday's / Half-Price Tickets - presented by Cedar Park Dentistry
o Turn back the clock and the prices. The Express will wear 1959 Austin Senators jerseys while all tickets will be on-sale for half price!
Chasco Community Partner: Texas Mamma Jamma Ride
Wednesday, August 14 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) media partner: Mix 94.7 (Entercom Communications)
- Winning Wednesday - presented by the Texas State Lottery
o Dell Diamond will feature game show style promotions throughout the night
Chasco Community Partner: Round Rock Symphony
Thursday, August 15 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) media partner: 93.7 590 KLBJ AM (Emmis Communications) | Univision
- The Original Thirsty Thursday - presented by Firetrol Protection Systems
o Enjoy discounted draft beer and $1 sodas!
Chasco Community Partner: Alzheimer's Association - Capital of TX
For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook and Twitter!
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