PCL1 Round Rock Express

Express Continue Homestand

Published on July 7, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


HOME SWEET HOME: The Express play the third game of an eight game homestand tonight vs. the Midland RockHounds, the first 3,000 fans will receive an Express Coffee Mug courtesy of Dell. It's also $1 hot dog and soda night tonight. Tomorrow is "Two for Tuesday," with $2 popcorn and sodas all night. Wednesday the Express welcome the San Antonio Missions to town for the I-35 Series. The first 3,000 fans will receive Express Travel Bags courtesy of Farmers Insurance. "Thirsty Thursday" and "Fireworks Friday" get the weekend started right, and Maxwell Automotive "Used Car Night" ends the homestand on Saturday. Seven lucky fans will drive home in a new car that night, well....new to them.

JANKE CONTROLS DIABETES: If you missed the Austin American Statesman yesterday, you missed a nice feature by Express beatwriter Avery Holton on Express pitcher Cheyenne Janke. To read the feature online go to http://www.statesman.com/sports/content/auto/epaper/editions/sunday/sports_f3709cee608151b70020.html.

ARM FARM: Six members of the Astros current 12-man pitching rotation are former Express Alumni, and that's not including Roy Oswalt and Carlos Hernandez, who are both on the disabled list. Brad Lidge, Brandon Puffer, Kirk Saarloos, Tim Redding, Mike Gallo and Jeriome Robertson have all played important roles in the Astros drive for a pennant. Position players Morgan Ensberg, Eric Bruntlett and Dave Matranga are also on the Astros current 25-man roster. Ensberg is hitting over .300 for the year and Matranga hit a home run in his first big league at-bat.

EXPRESS CRUISE: Join the Round Rock Express on September 28th for a 7-day cruise to Belize City, Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico! Special group rates of $469 (inside) and $569 (Oceanview) have been set up, but space is limited. For more information e-mail susie@spectacularcruises.com.

THROW OUT THE FIRST PITCH: Fans, warm up your throwing arm and head to Washington Mutual. Enter to win a chance to throw the fist pitch at an Express home game - plus win 6 free tickets to a future Express home game. Enter today at any Austin area Washington Mutual. (No purchase necessary) FDIC Insured.

SIT WITH THE K-GIRL: Here's your chance to sit with Wendy Gordon, the Express K-Girl, on top of the Express clubhouse during a remaining home game this year. Deposits are being accepted for 2004 Express Home Run Porch Season tickets. A deposit of just $50 will not only get your priority number, but will also give you a chance to sit with Wendy for a few innings. Season tickets for the Home Run Porch will be $350. For more information and a view of the new Home Run Porch, go to http://www.rrexpress.com/expansion.

WEAR WHAT THE EXPRESS WEARS, LITERALLY: The Railyard, the official retail store of the Round Rock Express, is selling official game worn home, road and batting practice jerseys from 2000-2002 seasons. The jerseys are $100 each, for information on available numbers e-mail sdenny@rrexpress.com. The Railyard also has the Express' new home white alternate caps, as well as other new Express merchandise.

300 CLUB: You may not be able to win 300 games like Express Owner Nolan Ryan, but you could BOWL a 300 game. Join the Round Rock Express on Thursday, August 14th for the 1st Annual Express Charity Bowling Tournament, benefiting the Williamson County YMCA. The tournament will be a short, lunch time event (11:30 am - 1:00 pm) at Interstate Lanes in Round Rock. A $50 entry fee gets you a free lunch, t-shirt, shoe rental, two free Express tickets and the chance to bowl with an Express player or coach. The tournament is on a first-come, first serve basis and the field is limited to 100 bowlers.

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