Join Us for Postgame Fireworks Tonight
August 23, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
Express Continues Final Regular Season Homestand Tonight
The Round Rock Express closes out the 2013 regular season home schedule this weekend with the final homestand against division rivals Oklahoma City RedHawks. There's a lot going on at Dell Diamond this weekend that you don't want to miss! Here's the full promotional breakdown:
Friday, August 23 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros) media partner: AM 1300 The Zone (Clear Channel Radio) | KEYE-TV
Budweiser Friday Fireworks - presented by Budweiser Stick around after the game for an exciting post-game fireworks show! Chasco Community Partner: National Domestic Violence Hotline Saturday, August 24 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros) media partner: 104.9 The Horn (ESPN Radio) | KXAN
Shirt Off The Back Night - presented by Carino's Fans will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets that will be drawn after the game for a chance to win jerseys right off the player's backs! Proceeds benefit Autism Speaks Curly Culp Night Put on your Oiler Blue as the Express honors 2013 NFL Hall of Fame inductee Curly Culp during the game. Chasco Community Partner: Autism Speaks Greater Austin Sunday, August 25 | 6:05 p.m. | vs. Oklahoma City RedHawks (Houston Astros) media partner: Spirit 105.9 (Crista Communications) | KVUE
H-E-B Kids Day 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! Fan Appreciation Night Players will greet fans at the gate in appreciation of the support the community has provided the Express. Following the game, the 2013 Fan Appreciation Video will be shown on Dell Diamond's video board before the largest fireworks extravaganza of the season! Beep Baseball demonstration Before the game, the Express will host the Austin Beep Baseball team for a demonstration on the field of this unique type of baseball developed for the blind and visually impaired. Chasco Community Partner: Special Olympics Texas Ricky Williams to Throw Out Ceremonial First Pitch Tonight
Join us at Dell Diamond tonight as former Texas Longhorn football star and Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams throws out the ceremonial first pitch. The first-ever two-time Doak Walker award winner as the nation's best running back and recipient of the 1998 Heisman Trophy, Williams was inducted into the University of Texas' Men's Athletics Hall of Honor in 2010. He was also a two-time All-American as a Longhorn and one of only two players in Texas' history to be awarded the Heisman Trophy. Williams' trophy case also includes the 1998 Maxwell Award which honors the nation's most outstanding college football player and the Walter Camp Football Foundation Player of the Year honor. Following his senior season in 1998, Williams was selected with the fifth pick in the 1999 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.
"Luv Ya Blue" Night at Dell Diamond Featuring HOFer Curley Culp Curley Culp, a 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, will appear at Dell Diamond for Saturday's 7:05 p.m. game between the Round Rock Express and Oklahoma City RedHawks.
Culp, who currently resides in Pflugerville, Texas, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 3 as a part of the 2013 class that also included Larry Allen, Cris Carter, Jonathan Ogden, Bill Parcels, Dave Robinson and Warren Sapp. Saturday's game is set to start at 7:05 p.m. as fans are encouraged to wear Oiler blue in support of Houston's most recent Hall of Fame inductee.
Culp played 179 games over 14 seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the second round in 1968. The All-American defensive tackle was selected out of Arizona State and went on to spend seven of his 14 years of professional football service with the Houston Oilers from 1974-1980. During that time, he garnered the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award from the Newspaper Enterprise Association in 1975 and helped Houston to back-to-back appearances in the AFC championship game in 1978 and 1979. Culp was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a first team All-Pro in 1975. He was the starting left defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs in the team's Super Bowl IV win over the Vikings in 1970.
Shop at the Railyard Team Store During the Final Homestand!
Stop by the Railyard Team Store during the final homestand of the regular season!
All customers who spend $20 in the team store through Sunday will have the opportunity to select a prize for a special discount!
Check out the wide selection of gifts, t-shirts, caps and novelty items featured in the team store.
Southwestern Pirates Football Night: Saturday, August 24 The Express and Southwestern University have teamed up to host "Southwestern University Pirates Football Night" on Saturday, August 24 when the Express host the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Triple-A, Houston Astros) at 7:05 p.m. at Dell Diamond.
Southwestern football head coach Joe Austin will throw out the night's first pitch and members of the football team will be on the concourse to meet fans. During the game, fans can stop and get more information on Southwestern University and the return of the football program. Additionally, fans can redeem their Express ticket stub for a ticket to the Pirates home opener on September 7 at the box office at Birkelbach Stadium.
Southwestern football returns to the field after a 63-year absence when they open their season against Texas Lutheran. Season tickets are now on sale and can be ordered at www.SouthwesternPirates.com or by calling (512) 863-1381.
Youth Football Night: This Saturday Come celebrate Youth Football Night at the Dell Diamond this Saturday, August 24, as the Express take on the Oklahoma City RedHawks.
Listen to a pregame chat with Southwestern University Head Football Coach Joe Austin at 5:45 pm, followed by an autograph session with Southwestern University players and staff.
Discounted game tickets are available and can be purchased by visiting http://bit.ly/youthfootball, using promo code: pirates.
Express Street Team: Where Will They Be?
Hello Express Fans!
The Street Team and Spike will be at the Keeping Kids Safe Project at Round Rock Toyota (2301 N. I-35 Round Rock) this Saturday, August 24 from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Stop by and say hello!
Do you want the Street Team or Spike at your next appearance? Give us a call at (512) 255-2255 or email streetteam@rrexpress.com!
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