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Rangers RH Yu Darvish to Start at Dell Diamond Thursday

Published on May 9, 2016 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


Texas Rangers RHP Yu Darvish is scheduled to continue his Major League rehabilitation with the Round Rock Express in a start this Thursday, May 12 at Dell Diamond. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. against the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate). Darvish is expected to throw about 60 pitches or 4.0 innings.

Here are a few notes ahead of Thursday's game so you don't miss a pitch from the three-time All-Star:

Parking lots: The parking lots will open at 4:30 p.m. Please note that traffic heading into the parking lots tends to pick up between 6:30 - 7:20 p.m. so plan accordingly. Parking is $10 and can be paid with cash or credit cards.

Gates open: Stadium gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Fans were lined up starting at 4:45 for Darvish's last start, so we strongly encourage you get in line early. Also, please note there are three main entrances into the stadium: Home Plate Gate, Right Field Gate and First Base Gate.

First pitch: First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Darvish is only scheduled to throw 60 pitches or about 4.0 innings. With no game clock in baseball, 60 pitches can go really quickly so please arrive early so you don't miss a single pitch.

Tickets: Print your tickets at home or work before coming to the stadium. You'll avoid the will call lines and get into the stadium quicker. Don't have access to a printer? Stop by the ticket office at Dell Diamond and pick up your tickets in advance of the game. Our ticket office opens at 10 a.m. every day this week. You can purchase tickets online, over the phone at 512-255-BALL or in person.

Promotions: The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a 2016 Express team photo, courtesy of D&L Printing. It's also the official Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems. Enjoy discounted draft beers and $1 sodas!

Darvish is coming back from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on March 17, 2015. He has not appeared in a regular season game since August 9, 2014. This is his fifth season with the Rangers after signing a six-year deal with the club on January 18, 2012. Darvish was named to the American League All-Star team in his first three seasons with the Rangers (2012-14), becoming the second A.L. pitcher to do so. In 2013, he recorded a total of 277 strikeouts, the most of any MLB pitcher that season.

Darvish had a seven-year career with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of the Japanese Pacific League in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) prior to joining the Rangers.

Tickets for Thursday's game can be purchased online, over the phone by calling (512) 255-BALL or in person at the Dell Diamond ticket office.

Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam - This Sunday!

Join us for the 8th annual Reckless Kelly Celebrity Softball Jam this Sunday, May 15 at Dell Diamond!

Cody Canada & The Departed, Ray Benson, Kyle Park and William Clark Green have just been announced as performers at this year's Jam. They'll be joining World Series champion pitchers Roger Clemens and Josh Beckett along with the likes of former UT greats Kasey Studdard, Greg Swindell and Brooks Kieschnick.

Gates open at noon for the softball game. The music kicks off at 3:30 p.m.

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