Express Open at Home Friday
Published on April 10, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK - When the Round Rock Express opens its home season against the New Orleans Zephyrs on Friday, America's Game will honor America's finest.
In a ceremony that will include a live address from a commanding general stationed in Iraq and a stirring first pitch, the Express will open its ninth home season at The Dell Diamond in front of more than 1,500 military personnel and families from Ft. Hood in Killeen, Texas.
General Admission and Home Run Porch tickets remain for the Fireworks Friday game and are available online at www.roundrockexpress.com or by calling (512) 255-2255.
"What better way to welcome America's game back to Round Rock than to honor America's Armed Forces," said Round Rock president Jay Miller. "We're proud to host current and former soldiers and their families alongside the best fans in baseball."
Gates for Friday's game open at 5:30 p.m. and a procession of more than 1,500 military personnel and families from Ft. Hood's 4th Infantry Division will ring the inside of the field before both the Express and the Zephyrs are introduced.
Major General Jeffery Hammond, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division and Multi-National Division in Baghdad will then address the crowd live from his post in Iraq before the Ft. Hood Honor Guard presents the colors on field and the Ft. Hood Band plays the National Anthem live from Iraq.
"Round Rock Express and the local community have my heartfelt appreciation for their generous support of our Soldiers and their Families," said Major General Hammond. "It makes our jobs easier here in Iraq knowing the community supports their Soldiers and loved ones."
A special honorary first pitch will then take place, paying homage to the soldiers overseas.
"The start of baseball season is always a great time of year and this is a great way for us to give back," said Round Rock founder C.E.O. Reid Ryan. "For all that the 4th Infantry Division and all of the Armed Forces do for us, this is a small way for us and for fans to say thank you."
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