Rays Season at C. O. Brown opens in Royal Fashion
April 7, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays News Release
The Southwest Michigan Devil Rays start their first home stand of the season on April 8th. The Lansing Lugnuts will make the short trip to Battle Creek on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday's 2:05 p.m. home opener will be the third game of the opening series between the D-Rays and the Lugnuts as Wade Davis is scheduled to make his Southwest Michigan debut against Russ Savickas of Lansing. Davis is a 6'5" right hander from Lake Wales, FL. Davis posted an impressive 2.72 ERA in 15 games last year as a member of the Hudson Valley Renegades.
Following Saturday's game, the King and His Court will play against a local media all-star team. Eddie "The King" Feigner is kicking off his farewell tour in Battle Creek. The tour will be the capstone on The King's amazing 61 year career as the leader of His Court. The media team will include members from the Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek Radio, WWMT and more.
Sunday features the first Family Sunday presented by McCullough Family Chiropractic. Bring the whole family out to enjoy America's Pastime. The kids can even pretend to be their favorite Devil Ray and run the bases after the 3:35 p.m. game.
The home stand continues with three games against the Fort Wayne Wizards on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday's game is what many hungry fans are looking forward to - Red Hot Chicago Hot Dogs for only a dime.
Don't miss out on your chance to be a part of history as the Southwest Michigan Devil Rays celebrate 12 great seasons of baseball in Battle Creek.
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays vs. Lansing Lugnuts
SATURDAY, APRIL 8: 2:05 p.m. The Devil Rays welcome the 1st 1,000 fans through the gates with Centennial Wireless Magnet Schedules. The King and His Court vs. Media All-Stars immediately follows the game.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9: 3:35 p.m. Family Sunday presented by McCullough Family Chiropractic. Kids run the bases after the game and can even start planning their future by becoming a member of the all new Devil Rays Kids Club presented by United Educational Credit Union.
Southwest Michigan Devil Rays vs. Fort Wayne Wizards
MONDAY, APRIL 10: 6:35 p.m. The first Munchie Monday. Munchie Monday features select concession items at a reduced cost. This Monday features 25-cent coffee.
TUESDAY, APRIL 11: 6:35 p.m. Bring your change jars because Red Hot Chicago Hot Dogs only cost a dime! Also presented by Wonder Bread. (Limit 5 per transaction)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12: 11:05 a.m. It's a College Student and Business Person Special on Wednesday. We'll have a seminar conducted by the Devil Rays front office staff discussing sports management and marketing. Discounted group rates available for the game.
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Midwest League Stories from April 7, 2006
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- Cougars Win Again - Kane County Cougars
- Three Chiefs Pitchers Shutout Wisconsin 3-0 - Peoria Chiefs
- Silver Hawks Come from Five Down to Beat Dragons 9-8 - Dayton Dragons
- Lugnuts Take Second Straight - Lansing Lugnuts
- Chiefs freeze out Rattlers 3-0 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
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- Three runs in the ninth not enough; Quad Cities falls to 0-2 - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Snappers Win on Walk Off Shot by Sanchez - Beloit Sky Carp
- Rays Season at C. O. Brown opens in Royal Fashion - Southwest Michigan Devil Rays
- Swing stymied on opening day - Quad Cities River Bandits
- Tim Mattison joins Kernels; Espinoza assigned to Tempe - Cedar Rapids Kernels
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