PCL1 Round Rock Express

Join the Express for 2011 Opening Day

Published on April 6, 2011 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


2011 OPENING DAY

Thursday, April 7 @ 7:05 p.m. vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)

‚¬Â¢ Game presented by KGSR

‚¬Â¢ Thirsty Thursday (discounted beer and $1 sodas) presented by Firetrol

Friday, April 8 @ 7:05 p.m. vs. Iowa Cubs

‚¬Â¢ Game presented by YNN/Time Warner Cable & KASE

‚¬Â¢ Bud Light Fireworks Friday presented by Bud Light

‚¬Â¢ GIVEAWAY: Express schedule magnets (first 5,000 fans) courtesy of Bud Light

Saturday, April 9 @ 7:05 p.m vs. Iowa Cubs

‚¬Â¢ Game presented by KXAN/KBVO & The Horn 104.9 FM

‚¬Â¢ Saturday at the Ballpark

‚¬Â¢ GIVEAWAY: Express caps (first 2,500 fans) courtesy of Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships

Sunday, April 10 @ 1:05 p.m. vs. Iowa Cubs

‚¬Â¢ Game presented by KVUE & KVET-FM

‚¬Â¢ H-E-B Kids' Day Sunday - pregame kids carnival & postgame base running

‚¬Â¢ GIVEAWAY: Express Kids T-Shirts (all kids 12 & under) courtesy of RockSports

Express Fall to Frisco 4-3

Tommy Mendonca's one-out solo homer kick-started a four-run second inning as the Frisco RoughRiders edged the Round Rock Express 4-3 in Tuesday night's exhibition game at The Dell Diamond. It was the final exhibition game for both teams, the two highest affiliates in the Texas Rangers farm system.

Consecutive doubles from Endy Chavez and Chris Davis in the bottom of the first gave the Express the game's first lead, but it did not last long. Mendonca sent Brett Tomko's 0-1 offering well beyond the wall in left to tie the game. Renny Osuna and Jose Ruiz followed with consecutive singles before Jose Felix put the RoughRiders ahead with an RBI groundout. Ruiz later scored on a wild pitch, and David Paisano capped the frame with an RBI single.

Frisco used five pitchers to make that lead stand and held off an eighth-inning Express rally. Craig Gentry delivered a one-out single and scored on Taylor Teagarden's RBI double. With two outs, Chavez reached on an infield single, and Teagarden scored on a throwing error by Frisco third baseman Jonathan Greene. However, Fabio Castillo struck out Chris Davis to end the inning and the threat; it was Castillo's third strikeout of the inning.

Tomko took the loss, allowing four runs on five hits and a walk over 4.0 innings. Zach Jackson worked 3.0 scoreless innings on one hit with two strikeouts, while Zach Phillips and Yhency Brazoban each worked a scoreless frame with one and two strikeouts, respectively.

Round Rock opens the 2011 season Thursday, hosting the Iowa Cubs for the first of four games at The Dell Diamond. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT. Southpaw Michael Kirkman gets the start for the Express opposite Iowa right-hander Thomas Diamond.

Have You Signed Up for Spike's Kids Club Yet'

Spike's Kids Club presented by A+ Federal Credit Union is an affordable ticket plan for families with young ones 13 & under. The $20 package includes:

‚¬Â¢ 10 vouchers admitting two people per voucher

‚¬Â¢ Kids Club T-Shirt

‚¬Â¢ Fleece Blanket

‚¬Â¢ Kids Zone Punch Card (five free activities)

‚¬Â¢ A+ Federal Credit Union $10 savings account voucher

‚¬Â¢ Membership Card

‚¬Â¢ 10% Discount at The Railyard

‚¬Â¢ Express player autograph session June 5 and July 19

‚¬Â¢ Kids Club Bash Sept. 5

Join the club for the 2011 Round Rock Express Baseball season! Sign Up Today!

Don't Miss Out On Express Family Fun Day This Saturday

The Round Rock Express and Academy Sports + Outdoors have teamed up once again to present Round Rock Express Family Fun Day Saturday, April 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Round Rock Academy.

Fans will have the opportunity to get free autographs from a Round Rock Express player and mascot as part of Round Rock Express Family Fun Day hosted by Academy Sports + Outdoors. There will also be opportunities to register to win a free entry to a Round Rock Express baseball camp, and the chance to win a free Group Night at a 2011 Express game. There will also be free hot dogs and beverages while supplies last.

Fans will also have the chance to score some Round Rock Express novelty items as we kick off the 2011 season!

Grab Your Express Gear For Opening Day

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Behind on the times' The Railyard Team Store is here to help you "gear up" for the 2011 season and the new-look Round Rock Express. Check out all the new-logo items, ranging from men's and women's polos to New Era caps and more!

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