Playoffs Are Coming On Wednesday
Published on September 3, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release
The regular season has come and gone, and now its playoff time in the Quad Cities!!! We know its hard to believe that five months later the baseball season is almost over, but the best part of the season has arrived to keep the off-season away! The Swing will begin their quest for their first championship since 1990 on Wednesday, and tickets for that night will be half-price for Davenport residents!!!
THE PLAYOFFS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE QUAD CITIES!!!
The Swing begin their march through the post-season at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night, and you can help them take advantage of opening the best-of-three series at John O'Donnell Stadium by turning out and cheering them on!!! The contest has been billed as "Davenport Day" to give thanks to the local residents that have given great support to the Swing all season long, so Davenport residents can purchase tickets at half-price with proof of residence! Tickets are currently on sale for all potential home playoff games, and a full refund will be available for tickets purchased to games that do not end up happening
To get tickets for game one of the playoffs, click here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/Buy.asp?EventID=24992
RENAME-THE-TEAM FINALISTS TO BE UNVEILED TUESDAY... GET READY TO CHIME IN!!!
Phase one of the Re-Name the Team contest has concluded and the Swing were overwhelmed with all the popular support received from fans throughout the QCA. Now, we're ready for phase two! The six finalists will be unveiled in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, and you can watch it live on the KWQC-TV6 newscast. Once the finalists are revealed, YOU will once again have the opportunity to cast your vote on the winner. Voting will be held online at www.kwqc.com , www.qctimes.com , and www.swingbaseball.com !!! Many thanks to all of our fantastic sponsors, the Health Alliance, KWQC-TV6, The Hungry Hobo, The Isle of Capri, Clear Channel Radio, and the Quad-City Times.
Vote for your favorite team name when the finalists are unveiled on Tuesday!
AUTOGRAPHED BAT RAFFLES A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS!!!
The final autographed bat raffle of the season ended at the Swing's regular-season home finale on Friday, and the winner was Dennis VanDerGinst of East Moline. The Swing would like to thank all of you for helping raise so much money for Ryno Kid Care!!!
The Swing are 6-2 against Ryne Sandberg and the Peoria Chiefs this season.
To check out the other promotions at the end of August, follow this link: http://www.swingbaseball.com/files/2007promoschedule.pdf
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!!
Its playoff time!!! Here is a look at the potential schedule:
Date/Time Opponent Promotions (described in more detail below)
First Round (Best of three):
Wed, Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Clinton/Beloit Half-price tickets for Davenport residents; Baseball America giveaway!!!
Thu, Sept. 6 @Clinton/Beloit
Fri, Sept. 7 @Clinton/Beloit (if necessary)
Second Round (Best of three; If the Swing make it, game times and location to be determined):
Sat, Sept. 8
Sun, Sept. 9
Mon, Sept. 10
All season long, the Swing of the Quad Cities will be featuring a daily schedule of promotional events that cannot be beat! Every day of the week will have a different promotion, so check it out:
Monday - Kids Eat Free! Kids under the age of 12 receive a hot dog and small soda with the purchase of a child's GA ticket!!!
Tuesday - Family 4-Pack! Get four box seat tickets, four slices of Dominos pizza, four sodas, and a Swing program for just $44!!!
Wednesday - Business Person Special! Daytime baseball is back! Get a box seat, hot dog, and soda for just $11!!!
Thursday - Bent River Brewing Co. Thirsty Thursday! Enjoy half-price 12 oz. beverages with Rock 104.9's Dave and Darren!!!
Friday - Fireworks Night! Most Friday nights of the 2007 season will feature a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by KWQC!!!
Saturday - Giveaway Day! Be one of the first fans through the gates on select Saturdays and receive a special giveaway item!!!
Sunday - U.S. Bank Family Sunday! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon featuring clowns, balloons, and games. Stick around after the game and kids can run the bases just like the pros do!
GAME OF THE WEEK:
The Swing picked up a clutch win on Monday, scoring four runs in the first inning on their way to a 6-3 win over Cedar Rapids. Quad Cities had ended the red-hot Kernels' 10-game winning streak one day earlier, and Monday's win earned them a series split while sending a message to the fast-charging Kernels that the Swing were in first-place for a reason. Brandon Dickson earned his 11 th win with seven strong two-run innings, while Tony Cruz notched two more RBI to pace the offense.
To read more about the ballgame, click here: http://www.swingbaseball.com/news/story/4265/
PLAYER OF THE WEEK:
3B Tony Cruz was on fire when he first joined the Swing, batting .313 with four homers and 26 RBI in his first 25 games with the club from July 13-August 9. After a brief quiet stretch, it seems the 26th-round pick in the 2007 draft is back to his old tricks. Cruz hit .320 (8-25) last week with three multi-hit games, five runs batted in, and his first homer in nearly a month on Saturday.
To read more about Cruz, check out his profile at: http://www.swingbaseball.com/about/roster/323/
POLL OF THE WEEK: Which of the following potential new team names do you like the most (to be posted Tuesday)? Visit www.swingbaseball.com to cast your vote!
Last week: Taking the entire season into consideration, which 2007 Swing player was the most valuable to the team? Answer: Record-breaking closer Kenny Maiques (45%).
Midwest League Stories from September 3, 2007
- Big Inning Ends Loons Season With Loss - Great Lakes Loons
- Lugnuts Cap Regular Season With Sweep - Lansing Lugnuts
- Bees End Season with a Win - Burlington Bees
- Swept to end the regular season - West Michigan Whitecaps
- Kernels drop season finale to Chiefs, 5-2 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
- Snappers To Face Quad Cities In First Round - Beloit Sky Carp
- Chiefs Win Season Finale, Beat Kernels 5-2 - Peoria Chiefs
- Chiefs Set Franchise Attendance Record - Peoria Chiefs
- Snappers End Regular Season on Positive Note - Beloit Sky Carp
- Swing Swept Away In Beloit - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Dragons Drop Regular Season Finale 8-5 - Dayton Dragons
- Kane County wraps up 17th season of baseball with a defeat in Wisconsin - Kane County Cougars
- Rattlers End Season With A Walk Off - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- Playoffs Are Coming On Wednesday - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Kernels make the playoffs - Cedar Rapids Kernels
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