PCL1 Round Rock Express

Join Us for the Original Thirsty Thursday Tonight

August 15, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


Express Returns to Dell Diamond for Homestand Starting Tonight! Join us at Dell Diamond tonight as the Express closes out their eight-game homestand tonight.

The Original Thirsty Thursday returns for its second time this homestand featuring $1 sodas and discounted draft beer!

New Express pitcher LHP Travis Blackley will take the mound to start the game for the E-Train while the Tacoma Rainiers (Seattle Mariners) will counter with top-prospect Taijuan Walker.

With just six home games left in the regular season, you don't want to miss another game!

Get your tickets now!

Rangers Open Tryouts: Tuesday, August 20

Have you ever had dreams of playing in the Major Leagues? Are you between the ages of 16-25 and think you have what it takes to play for the Texas Rangers? Then come try out for the organizaiton at open tryouts at Dell Diamond on Tuesday, August 20! The Rangers, through the local support of its Triple-A affiliate Round Rock Express, will conduct an open tryout camp for prospective professional baseball players to be held Tuesday, August 20, at Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Non-drafted, non-contracted individuals between the ages of 16 and 25 are eligible to participate in the one-day tryout. Position players are to report at 8 a.m. and pitchers at noon. The public is invited to attend.

Members of the Rangers scouting department will be present at the tryout to evaluate participants based upon Major League standards. Overall skills tests such as 60-yard dash, agility, hitting ability and arm strength from shortstop, outfield, catcher and pitcher positions will be administered. Participants are responsible for their own equipment and should come dressed in baseball attire. Baseballs will be furnished.

All interested individuals are directed to pre-register online. There is a $10 fee to register which includes an official tryout t-shirt. American Legion players must provide a letter from their coach or post commander granting permission to attend the tryout camp. All entrants must sign an injury waiver to participate.

Express Street Team: Where Will They Be?

Hello Express Fans!

This week the Street Team will be volunteering at Supplies for Students Distribution at Cedar Ridge High School on Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Street Team will also have a booth at Steiner Ranch Concert in the Park on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join us in the community!

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!

10Best Readers' Choice Award: Best Minor League Ballpark - #7 We know you love catching games at Dell Diamond and you're not alone! Dell Diamond was ranked the 7th Best Minor League Ballpark in the 2013 10Best Readers' Choice Travel Award.

A state-of-the-art facility, Dell Diamond has been the home of the Round Rock Express since its inception in 2000. The stadium serves as a premier Central Texas destination and is constantly ranked among the top in Minor League Baseball. In 2006 and 2007 it was named the Top Minor League Park by Minor League News.

Thank you to all of our wonderful fans who voted for their favorite ballpark, Dell Diamond, as the best in the nation. We know we certainly have the best fans in the nation!

Texas Farm Bureau: Two Free Tickets in August! Texas Farm Bureau members: During the month of August, the Round Rock Express will provide Texas Farm Bureau members up to two (2) tickets per visit simply by showing their affiliation with the Texas Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.

Fans can show either their TXFB membership card or a past bill to receive their tickets.

Identification must be shown at an Express ticket window and the offer will be for any August Express home game.

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.

Make Plans Now to Join us August 21 - 25: Last Homestand of the Season! We hope you'll join us at Dell Diamond August 21 - 25 for the last homestand of the regular season as the Express takes on division rival Oklahoma City RedHakws for five games during Fan Appreciation Weekend!

The special weekend features Budweiser Friday Fireworks, Shirt-Off-The-Back Night on Saturday benefiting Autism Speaks and we'll wrap up the fun with the 2013 Fan Video followed by the biggest fireworks show of the season on Sunday!

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