Express Announce Upcoming Promotions
July 4, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express returns to Dell Diamond Thursday, July 4 for a seven-game homestand with four games against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals affiliate) followed by three games against the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros affiliate).
This is the second trip of the season to Dell Diamond for Omaha as they were here for the opening series, but the first for Oklahoma City.
The fun kicks off Thursday with the start of Red, White and Blue Weekend, a three-day, post-game fireworks extravaganza. It is also The Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems, featuring discounted draft beer and $1 sodas. Friday will continue the spectacular fireworks display following the conclusion of the game with Friday Fireworks, presented by Budweiser. Saturday will conclude Red, White and Blue Weekend as the Central Texas sky will light up for the third consecutive night following the Express and Storm Chasers game. Round Rock will conclude the series with Omaha Sunday night on H-E-B Kid's Day featuring kiddie train rides, interactive inflatable games, a post-game run of the bases and much more! Also on Sunday, musician Joe McDermott will perform a pre-game concert exclusively for Junior Sluggers members on the field.
The Storm Chasers will bring five of the Royals' top 20 prospects according to MLB.com including No. 3 RHP Yordano Ventura, No. 7 Donnie Joseph, No. 10 INF Christian Colon, No. 16 LHP Chris Dwyer and No. 20 Maikel Cleto.
Following the four-game set with Omaha, the Express will welcome Oklahoma City to Round Rock for a three-game series to conclude the homestand. The RedHawks and Express will square off in game one on Monday, July 8 at 7:05 p.m. featuring $1.00 hot dogs and sodas, presented by Mrs Baird's. The middle game of the three-game set will begin at 7:05 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9 which will be Turn Back Tuesday, presented by Cedar Park Premier Dentistry as the Express will don their 1959 Austin Senators jerseys while all tickets will be half price. The series finale will take place Wednesday, July 10 at 7:05 on Winning Wednesday, presented by the Texas Lottery which will feature game show style promotions throughout the evening from your host Ballpark Rob Barker.
Oklahoma City rosters eight of the top 20 MLB.com organizational prospects of the Astros including No. 1 1B Jonathan Singleton, No. 3 OF George Springer, No. 4 RHP Jarred Cosart, No. 10 RHP Brad Peacock, No. 12 SS Jonathan Villar, No. 15 RHP Asher Wojciechowski, No. 18 OF Robbie Grossman and No. 20 C Carlos Perez.
Below are highlights and promotions for each game in the four-game series:
Thursday, July 4 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partners: 590 KLBJ AM (Emmis Communications) | Univision
- Red, White and Blue Weekend - Independence Day Fireworks
o The Central Texas sky will light up with a post-game fireworks extravaganza celebrating the Fourth of July!
- The Original Thirsty Thursday - presented by Firetrol Protection Systems
o Enjoy discounted draft beer and $1 sodas!
Chasco Community Partner: AGE of Central Texas
Friday, July 5 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partners: KVET 98.1 (Clear Channel Radio) | KEYE-TV
- Budweiser Friday Fireworks - presented by Budweiser
o Stick around after the game for an exciting post-game fireworks show!
Chasco Community Partner: Help Our Wounded
Saturday, July 6 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partners: 104.9 The Horn (ESPN Radio) | KXAN/KVBO
- Red, White and Blue Weekend - post-game fireworks extravaganza
o Stick around for the third consecutive day of an exciting fireworks display following the conclusion of the game.
Chasco Community Partner: Down Home Ranch
Sunday, July 7 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partner: Spirit 105.9 (Crista Communications) | KVUE
- H-E-B Kids Day
o Enjoy inflatable interactive games and kiddie train rides before the game. Afterwards, all kids 12 and under are invited on the field to run the bases!
Monday, July 8 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros) media partners: 590 KLBJ AM (Emmis Communications)
- $1.00 Hot Dogs and Sodas - presented by Mrs Baird's
Chasco Community Partner: Mission: Possible! Austin
Tuesday, July 9 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partners: AM 1300 The Zone (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: Austin Tour de Cure
Wednesday, July 10 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals) media partner: Latino 102.7 (Emmis Communications)
- Winning Wednesday - presented by the Texas State Lottery
o Dell Diamond will feature game show style promotions throughout the night.
Pacific Coast League Stories from July 4, 2013
- Grizzlies Shut out for Second Straight Game - Fresno Grizzlies
- River Cats Edge Grizzlies, 1-0 - Sacramento River Cats
- Calhoun Slams Bees over Tacoma - Salt Lake Bees
- Sky Sox Fall to Aces, 9-2, in Front of a Sell-Out Crowd of 8,799. - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Aces Take 9-2 Win over Sky Sox - Reno Aces
- Isotopes Clawed by I-Cubs in Extras - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Round Rock Falls To Omaha 3-0 On Independence Day - Round Rock Express
- Herrera and Dwyer Blank Round Rock - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Isotopes Set All-Time Single-Game Attendance Record: 16,229 Fans - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Pitching Staff Shines on 4th of July - Oklahoma City Comets
- Few Fireworks as Zephyrs Fall, 2-1 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Nashville Blanks Memphis on Independence Day, 7-0 - Memphis Redbirds
- Sounds Blank Memphis on Independence Day, 7-0 - Nashville Sounds
- Isotopes Activate Guerra - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Only Berm Seating Remains for Tonight's Fourth of July Game vs. Omaha - Round Rock Express
- Celebrate the 4th of July at Dell Diamond Tonight - Round Rock Express
- RedHawks vs. Zephyrs - Game Notes - July 4, 2013 - Oklahoma City Comets
- Express Announce Upcoming Promotions - Round Rock Express
- Hurlers Combine on One-Hitter in Tucson Victory - Tucson Padres
- Rainiers Stop Sky Sox, 5-2 - Tacoma Rainiers
- Leon Battles in 1-0 Cats Loss - Sacramento River Cats
- Albuquerque Can't Complete Comeback in Finale - Albuquerque Isotopes
- RedHawks Celebrate 10-9 Win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Homestand Ends with a 10-Run Explosion, Series Win - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Davidson Homers Twice in Aces Loss - Reno Aces
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