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Riders Homestand Preview: Friday, May 20 - Monday, May 23

May 19, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will welcome Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish back to Dr Pepper Ballpark and celebrate Military Appreciation Night during the team's next homestand from Friday, May 20 through Monday, May 23. Beginning Friday night, the RoughRiders host the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres) for four days in the club's fourth homestand of the season.

Highlighting the homestand is another chance for fans to see Rangers right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish make a rehabilitation start for the RoughRiders. Sunday, May 22, the three-time American League All-Star is expected to throw six innings or about 90 pitches in his fifth rehab start and third with the Riders this year. Darvish's first rehabilitation start in Frisco drew the fourth largest crowd in team history, as 11,842 fans packed Dr Pepper Ballpark on May 1. To purchase tickets for this Sunday's contest, click here.

Military Appreciation Night coincides with National Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 21. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a free camouflage Riders t-shirt presented by ABC Pest and Lawn, and the team will don specialty camo jerseys that will be auctioned off to fans, with proceeds benefitting the USO DFW through the RoughRiders Foundation. The mission of USO is to lift the spirits of troops and their families by turning generosity into centers, programs, and services that reach troops in the most remote corners of the globe. All military branches will receive special recognition at the ballpark throughout the evening with ceremonies and on-field activities. There will also be military-themed inning breaks, in which service men and women are encouraged to participate.

Friday, May 20 literally will be a magical night at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The Riders welcome world-renowned magician Michael Grandinetti to entertain and mystify fans during the game and in the stands. In addition, Cowboys safety J.J. Wilcox will be taking batting practice, shagging fly balls, and throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game. Fans can watch Wilcox take batting practice on Periscope. Also, fans can go onto the field after the game to watch a spectacular post-game fireworks display.

The club will also celebrate a Kids Sunday Funday and Education Day on Monday. The Riders have the best record in the Texas League coming into this four-game series against the Missions beginning Friday night.

The following is a breakdown of the entire promotional schedule during the upcoming homestand:

Friday, May 20, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (7:05 p.m.) - Magic Night featuring Michael Grandinetti and Post-Game Fireworks

Gates: 6:00 p.m. to the public, 5:30 p.m. for Founder's Members

Magic Night: The Riders welcome world-renowned magician Michael Grandinetti to entertain and mystify fans during the game and in the stands

J.J. Wilcox: Cowboys safety will be taking batting practice, shagging fly balls, and throwing out a ceremonial first pitch before the game. Fans can watch Wilcox take batting practice on Periscope.

Post-Game Fireworks: Fans can go onto the field to watch a spectacular fireworks display!

Saturday, May 21, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (7:05 p.m.) - Military Appreciation Night, Riders Military T-Shirt Giveaway, and Saturday Post-Game Party

Gates: 6:00 p.m. to the public, 5:30 p.m. for Founder's Members

Military Appreciation Night: All military branches will receive special recognition at the ballpark throughout the evening with ceremonies and on-field activities. Players will wear pink on-field jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit USO DFW through the RoughRiders Foundation.

Riders Military T-Shirt Giveaway: The first 1,500 fans will receive a free RoughRiders military t-shirt

Saturday Post-Game Party: Half-price drinks beginning in the ninth inning, featuring military band JC AllStars with operationrockthetroops.org, in the Bull Moose Saloon down the left field line.

Sunday, May 22, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (4:05 p.m.) - Yu Darvish scheduled to pitch for Riders, Kids Sunday Funday

Gates: 3:00 p.m. to the public, 2:30 p.m. for Founder's Members

Yu Darvish scheduled to pitch: The three-time American League All-Star is expected to throw six innings or about 90 pitches in his fifth rehabilitation start and third with the Riders this year. Darvish's first rehab start in Frisco drew the fourth largest crowd in team history, as 11,842 fans packed Dr Pepper Ballpark on May 1. To purchase tickets, click here.

Kids Sunday Funday: Includes a pre-game catch on the field for kids and their parents/guardians (up to 35 minutes prior to first pitch). There will also be $1 ice cream sandwiches all game long.

Dr Pepper 4 for $44 Fan Pack: Every Thursday and Sunday home game, for just $44, receive four tickets, four hot dogs, and four Dr Pepper products when purchasing the Dr Pepper 4 for $44 Fan Pack online at www.ridersbaseball.com/dpfanpack.

Monday, May 23, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (11:05 a.m.) - Education Day

Gates: 10:00 a.m. to the public, 9:30 a.m. for Founder's Members

Education Day: Large groups of DFW-area school kids will be enjoying the Riders game on their field trip to Dr Pepper Ballpark.

Big Money Monday: Select fans in attendance will have the chance to win "Big Money" in various games and contest. One lucky fan will even have the chance to win a big money JACKPOT of up to $25,000 on a game situation or in a game of chance. Fans can sign up at Guest Services from the time that gates open through the third inning.

Tickets for all games during the homestand and the rest of the season are available now online at RidersBaseball.com, via email at info@ridersbaseball.com, over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office. The RoughRiders host 70 games through Labor Day, September 5.

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