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Missions return home for Independence Day weekend

June 28, 2005 - Texas League (TL1)
San Antonio Missions News Release


The Missions return home on Thursday to kick off a weekend of events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of baseball in San Antonio and Independence Day Weekend. The Missions are in the thick of a pennant race as they are leading the West Division by a ½ game over the Midland RockHounds.

Thursday, June 30
Lone Star Light presents Two Tons of Steel
Time Warner Cable Value Night

San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco RoughRiders

It's Thursday and that means Time Warner Cable Value Night. Every Thursday this season the Missions will have Dollar Hot Dogs, Dollar Pizza, Dollar Coca-Cola and Dollar Beer all night long. Plus you can bring in your Time Warner Cable bill and receive $2.00 off any ticket in the house. Also, following the game, head out to our picnic area for a post-game concert with Two Tons of Steel. Two Tons of Steel has combined the unique sounds of roots rock and country creating music with a passionate punch of pure Americana. First pitch thrown at 7:05 pm. Gates Open at 6:00 pm.

Friday, July 1
HEB and FOX Turn Back the Clock to 1964

San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco RoughRiders

As part of the 100th anniversary of Texas League Baseball in San Antonio the Missions will turn back the clock to 1964 and honor the Texas League Champion 1964 Bullets. The Missions will be wearing vintage 1964 Bullets uniforms as they take on the Frisco RoughRiders. Also the first 2,000 fans in the park will receive a commemorative card strip of the 1964 Bullets that includes Hall of Famer Joe Morgan. Come out and celebrate our 100th anniversary of Texas League baseball in San Antonio. The first 1,000 fans in the park will also receive Thundersticks brought to you by Independence Carpet Care. Following the game all kids are invited to come out and Run the Bases brought to you by Four Points Gym. First pitch thrown at 7:05 pm. Gates Open at 6:00 pm.

Saturday, July 2
Bank of America Fireworks Spectacular
Bank of America Neighborhood Champions

San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco RoughRiders

First pitch thrown at 7:05 pm. Gates Open at 6:00 pm.

Sunday, July 3
Church's Chicken 100th Anniversary Poster Night

San Antonio Missions vs. Frisco RoughRiders

In celebration of the 100th season of Texas League baseball in San Antonio the Missions and Church's Chicken have teamed up to give fans a 100th anniversary poster to the first 2,000 fans at the ballpark. The poster is a timeline of the important dates, events, and games of the storied history of San Antonio baseball brought to you by Church's Chicken. Following the game all kids are invited to come out and Run the Bases brought to you by Four Points Gym. First pitch thrown at 6:05 pm. Gates Open at 5:00 pm.

Monday, July 4
IBEW Independence Day Celebration with Robert Earl Keen presented by Guaranty Bank

It is America's Birthday and what better way to celebrate than watching America's Pastime while eating a juicy hot dog. The Missions have teamed up with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Guaranty Bank to bring you the Independence Day Celebration with Robert Earl Keen. Come out enjoy the great game of baseball as the Missions take on West Division rivals, the Frisco RoughRiders, then sit back and enjoy the sounds of the great Robert Earl Keen as he takes stage at 2nd base. Following the concert watch the BEST FIREWORKS show in town as we salute America on it's 229th birthday. First pitch thrown at 5:05 pm. Gates Open at 4:00 pm.




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