MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Rained out game rescheduled for June 15

Published on June 7, 2006 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


The Swing of the Quad Cities have announced that the May 11th game, in which the Swing were rained out in Wisconsin will be made-up on Thursday, June 15, as part of doubleheader scheduled to take place at 5:30 at John O'Donnell Stadium.

The rain out in Wisconsin was one of several Midwest League games cancelled that week due to severe weather in the Midwest. Quad Cities managed to take two-of-three games from Wisconsin in their last meeting.

The conclusion of the five-game series between Quad Cities and Wisconsin will take place at 2:00 on Father's Day, Sunday, June 18. To celebrate Father's Day and Genesis Employee Day, two fans will receive an opportunity to take on a Swing player in a golf chipping contest for a chance to win tickets to the TPC John Deere Classic. After the game, fathers are invited to bring their children onto the field for a game of catch.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.swingbaseball.com, by calling (563) 328-2000 or at the ticket office at John O'Donnell Stadium.

UP NEXT: It will be an afternoon game at JOD on Tuesday, June 7 at JOD. Quad Cities will take on Cedar Rapids for game two of a four-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 12:00 p.m., with coverage on Progressive Talk AM-1270 beginning at 11:45 a.m.

NEXT HOMESTAND: After the series with Cedar Rapids the Swing will travel to Southwest Michigan for a four-game series, before returning to the Quad Cities for five games against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers on Thursday, June 15.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: On Wednesday, June 7, it is the return of SWINGO. Don't miss your chance to play and win food and Swing prizes. As always, June 8 is none other than a 97 Rock/Plucker's Thirsty Thursday, so join us at the park for half price beverages. It will be Girl Scout Night at the stadium on June 9, and the Swing will close out the homestand with a bang as KWQC, Q106.5 present another fantastic fireworks show.

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