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Riders Homestand Preview: Saturday, June 11 - Saturday, June 18

June 10, 2016 - Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, will return to Dr Pepper Ballpark Saturday to begin an eight-day, nine-game homestand against the Midland RockHounds (Oakland A's) and Corpus Christi Hooks (Houston Astros).

The homestand begins Saturday with Vulcan Salute to Star Trek Night, honoring the 50th anniversary of the iconic, original series. The Riders will don Star Trek-inspired jerseys, as selected in a fan vote earlier this year. Fans are encouraged to put on their Spock ears or come out dressed up as their favorite character for a costume contest. Music and video clips from the various iterations of the shows and movies will be played throughout the game as well as an in-game tribute to Leonard Nimoy, the actor who originally played Spock. The ballpark will go boldly where no ballpark has gone before with LED outfield wall markers measured in light years.

On Thursday, June 16, the RoughRiders will host the Corpus Christi Hooks in a doubleheader starting at 5:05 p.m. Thursday is also the second Bark in the Park Night, presented by Muenster Pet Foods and VCA Animal Hospital. Fans and their dogs can enjoy doubleheader action from the sunny berms at Dr Pepper Ballpark, and the first 500 dogs through the gates will receive a free dog rope Frisbee (dogs are allowed at both games of the doubleheader).

Friday, June 17 is First Responders Night at Dr Pepper Ballpark, as the Riders salute local police, firefighters, and EMS. The evening also includes an appearance by special guest Erik Estrada, who played the role of police officer Frank "Ponch" Poncharello in the the '70s hit TV series CHiPs. The Riders will host a VIP Meet and Greet with Estrada from 5:45 - 6:30pm when a limited number of fans can pose for pictures, get personalized autographs, and mingle with Estrada. Tickets for this private event are available for $30 at RidersBaseball.com. A public meet and greet will also take place in the State Fairway from 7:45 to 8:45pm.

Throughout the homestand, the Riders have plenty of other deals and giveaways to get excited about, including two post-game fireworks shows, a kids replica road gray jersey t-shirt giveaway, a RoughRiders tie giveaway presented by Online Trading Academy, along with daily promotions such as Taco Tuesday, Wiener Wednesday, and Thirsty Thursday.

In addition to all the exciting theme nights and promotions, the homestand marks the first time that the nationally hyped Choctaw Lazy River will be open for RoughRiders games. Now the largest water feature in professional sports, the Choctaw Lazy River has drawn national acclaim from outlets such as ESPN, Fox Sports, and TMZ Sports. It was christened by Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki Thursday and makes its debut to the public tonight during Nowitzki's Heroes Celebrity Baseball Game.

The first Thursday Night Pool Party, where fans can float the Choctaw Lazy River, while enjoying live pre-game music and complimentary hot dogs, brats, chips, and Dr Pepper products, takes place on Thursday, June 16.

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

Saturday, June 11, 2016 - Riders vs. Midland RockHounds (OAK) (7:05 p.m.) - Vulcan Salute to Star Trek Night

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

Vulcan Salute to Star Trek Night: The Riders celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original series all night long, including Star Trek-inspired jerseys with a Spock theme, as decided in a fan vote earlier this year. Plus, the Riders will mark LED outfield wall distances in light years.

Saturday Post-Game Party: Half-price drinks beginning in the ninth inning, featuring Zach Coffey, in the Bull Moose Saloon down the left field line.

Sunday, June 12, 2016 - Riders vs. Midland RockHounds (OAK) (6:05 p.m.) - Kids Road Gray Replica Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway, Kids Sunday Funday, Post-Game Fireworks

Gates: 5:00 p.m. to the public, 4:30 p.m. for Founder's Members

Kids Road Gray Replica Jersey T-Shirt Giveaway: The first 1,000 kids through the gates will take home a free jersey t-shirt.

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.

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

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, June 13, 2016 - Riders vs. Midland RockHounds (OAK) (7:05 p.m.) - Big Money Monday

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

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.

Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the game.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 - Riders vs. Midland RockHounds (OAK) (11:05 a.m.) - Super Splash Day, Taco Tuesday

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

Super Splash Day: Kids can stay cool with fun splash stations and water inflatables located throughout the ballpark.

Taco Tuesday: Fans can enjoy $2.00 tacos all game long, select $3.00 beers, and half-price margaritas.

Game will be televised live on Fox Sports Southwest.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU) (7:05 p.m.) - Weiner Wednesday, presented by Texas Chili Company

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

Weiner Wednesday: Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs all game long, presented by Texas Chili Company. The club will also host a hot dog eating contest. The winner of each week will be invited to compete in the final round on the final Wednesday home game of the season.

Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the game.

Thursday, June 16, 2016 - Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU) (Doubleheader, starting at 5:05 p.m.) - Bark in the Park, sponsored by Muenster Pet Foods and presented by VCA Animal Hospital, Dog Rope Frisbee Giveaway, Thirsty Thursday, Thursday Night Pool Party, Dr Pepper 4 for $44 Fan Pack

Gates: 4:00 p.m. for all fans

Bark in the Park, sponsored by Muenster Pet Foods and presented by VCA Animal Hospital: For the second time this year, fans can bring their dogs to the park and enjoy Riders baseball on the berm next to their furry friends. Support for Bark in the Park night is also presented by VCA Animal Hospitals.

Dog Rope Frisbee Giveaway: The first 500 dogs through the gate will take home a dog rope Frisbee.

Thirsty Thursday: Enjoy $1 domestic draft beers, $2 craft and import beers, and $1 Dr Pepper products from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday Night Pool Party: Join us for the first Thursday Night Pool Party in the newly opened Choctaw Lazy River. For just $39, fans can enjoy live pre-game music, complimentary hot dogs, brats, chips, and Dr Pepper products, plus a spot on the largest water feature in all of professional sports.

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.

Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the game.

Friday, June 17, 2016 - Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks) (7:05 p.m.) - First Responders Night, Erik Estrada Appearance, Post-Game Fireworks

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

First Responders Night: The Riders pay tribute to all local police, firefighters, and EMS throughout the night.

Erik Estrada Appearance: Erik Estrada, who played "Ponch" in the '70s TV series CHiPs, will be at Dr Pepper Ballpark. There will be a private VIP Meet and Greet from 5:45 to 6:30 where Estrada will pose for pictures, sign personalized autographs, and mingle with fans. Tickets for this private event can be purchased for $30 at RidersBaseball.com. There also will be a public meet and greet in the State Fairway from 7:45-8:45pm.

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

Saturday, June 18, 2016 - Riders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks (HOU) (7:05 p.m.) - RoughRiders Tie Giveaway presented by Online Trading Academy, Saturday Post-Game Party

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

RoughRiders Tie Giveaway presented by Online Trading Academy: The first 1,000 men 18 or older will take home a free RoughRiders tie.

Saturday Post-Game Party: Half-price drinks beginning in the ninth inning, featuring Adrian Johnston, in the Bull Moose Saloon down the left field line.

Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12 and younger can run the bases after the game.

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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