River Bandits Homestand Preview July 4-9

July 3, 2018 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release

Game and Radio Broadcast Schedule

Wednesday, July 4 - Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Beloit Snappers (A's) 6:35 PM

Thursday, July 5 - Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Beloit Snappers (A's) 6:35 PM

Friday, July 6 - Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Burlington Bees (Angels) 6:35 PM

Saturday, July 7 - Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Burlington Bees (Angels) 6:35 PM

Sunday, July 8 - Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Burlington Bees (Angels) 5:15 PM

Monday, July 9 -- Quad Cities River Bandits (Astros) vs. Burlington Bees (Angels) 6:35 PM

All games are broadcast on KBOB 1170 AM and streamed via the River Bandits website at www.riverbandits.com. Broadcasts are also available via the TuneIn app and at TuneIn.com. Additionally, all home games stream live with video on MiLB.tv.

Jason Kempf, in his first season with the River Bandits, will handle the broadcasts for all 140 regular season games. All playoff games will also be available via the channels listed above.

For Your Entertainment

Wednesday, July 4

Independence Day Fireworks presented by Smart Toyota following the game

We Care Wednesday: Spotlighting and fundraising for local animal shelters and rescues

The River Bandits will be wearing special patriotic-themed jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game

Thursday, July 5

o Thirsty Thursday with $2 beer and pop specials

Friday, July 6

The first 1,200 fans through the gates will receive a 2017 Houston Astros World Series replica ring

Ag Night presented by the Illinois Farm Bureau: Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite country outfits

Smart Toyota Fireworks following the game

Saturday, July 7

o The first 2,000 fans into the ballpark will receive a Lance McCullers bobblehead doll

Sunday, July 8

o Family Sunday presented by Prairie Farms

o Bark in the Park with free admission for all dogs

o Pre-game player autographs on the field

o Kids run the bases after the game

o Appearance from the Budweiser Clydesdales

Monday, July 9

Pepsi Stars and Stripes Monday

All military personnel, veterans, and their families receive $1 bleacher seats

$3 premium brews, pop and brats

$1 GA tickets and Ferris Wheel rides thanks to The Family Credit Union

Bandits On The Field

Bandits pitcher Enoli Paredes picked up his second win of the season on Friday night, firing 5.2 scoreless innings. The right-hander has not been scored upon in his last four appearances, a stretch extending 16.1 innings. That consecutive scoreless innings streak has him 1.2 innings short of Patrick Sandoval's team-best 18.0 straight scoreless innings in early May.

Astros 2018 first round pick Seth Beer made an immediate impact on the River Bandits lineup in his first four games with the team. He was 7-17 at the plate with a double, five runs batted in, and a run scored. In addition, he was robbed of extra-bases on two fantastic plays from Kane County outfielders. Beer was promoted to the Quad Cities after a brief 11-game stint in Tri-City, during which he belted four home runs.

The River Bandits pitching staff has blown away the competition when it comes to striking out opposing hitters. As of Monday, the River Bandits had recorded 859 strikeouts in 81 games, the highest total in the Midwest League. The next closest team, Clinton, had 108 fewer strikeouts. The team was on pace for 1,485 strikeouts this season which would blow away the Midwest League record of 1,307 set by Fort Wayne last year.

The River Bandits secured a playoff berth by winning the first half title in the Western Division. Their 2-1 win over Burlington on June 16 guaranteed them the opportunity to defend their 2017 title when the calendar turns to September. The playoff berth is the sixth in the last nine years for the organization. Since becoming an affiliate of the Astros in 2013, the team has made it into the postseason following four of the six seasons.

Midwest League Stories from July 3, 2018

• Hillman Leads Captains to Victory - Lake County Captains
• 'Caps Crush the 'Nuts in 8-4 Win - West Michigan Whitecaps
• Snappers and River Bandits Suspended for Lighting Issues - Beloit Sky Carp
• Denton homers, Rodriguez drives in two in loss - Peoria Chiefs
• Five-Run 7th Helps 'Caps Overtake Nuts, 8-4 - Lansing Lugnuts
• Cubs Rally Back to Beat Hot Rods 6-3 - South Bend Cubs
• LumberKings hold on for fourth straight win - Clinton LumberKings
• Cougars Losing Streak Hits Five - Kane County Cougars
• Dobnak, Moran Lead Kernels to 4-0 Shutout - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Loons Fall on Military Appreciation Night - Great Lakes Loons
• Kernels Hand Rattlers First Home Shutout of 2018 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• Hot Rods Drop Late Decision to the Cubs, 6-3 - Bowling Green Hot Rods
• Captains Edge Dragons 3-2; Series Moves to Dayton Wednesday - Dayton Dragons
• Bandits Suspended in Beloit on Tuesday - Quad Cities River Bandits
• TinCaps Blank the Loons for Ninth Win in Last 11 - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Bees Rally to Defeat Peoria in Extra Innings - Burlington Bees
• Lugnuts Slugging Outfielder Brock Lundquist Promoted to Dunedin - Lansing Lugnuts
• River Bandits Homestand Preview July 4-9 - Quad Cities River Bandits
• Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Homestand Highlights: July 6-9 - Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
• TinCaps Game Notes: July 3 at Great Lakes (Game 82) - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Dayton Dragons GameDay Notes for Tuesday - Dayton Dragons
• Kernels Home Stand Preview: July 4-5 - Cedar Rapids Kernels
• Fort Wayne Native, Recent Bengals Draft Pick Jessie Bates III Signing Autographs at TinCaps Game - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Cedar Rapids Completes Sweep in Shutout Win over Bees - Burlington Bees
• Kernels Big Third Helps Them Take Game Two - Burlington Bees
• Cedar Rapids Gets on Mattson Early to Take Game One - Burlington Bees
• Chicago Cubs 2018 Draft Recap - South Bend Cubs
• TinCaps Win for Eighth Time in 10 Games - Fort Wayne TinCaps
• Chiefs Lose Lead, Fall to Bees in Extras - Peoria Chiefs
• Lugnuts Lull 'Caps Bats - West Michigan Whitecaps
• Andueza's Strong Start Not Enough in Loss to Quad Cities - Beloit Sky Carp

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