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RiverDogs to Feature Six Doubleheaders With The Citadel

Published on February 17, 2009 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC - On six occasions in April and May, baseball fans can enjoy two complete games - one professional and the other collegiate - for the price of one admission.

The Charleston RiverDogs and The Citadel - co-tenants at beautiful Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park - will have six dates this spring where fans can enjoy both contests for the price of one.

On April 14, the Bulldogs host Savannah State at 4:00 p.m. while the RiverDogs host the defending South Atlantic League (SAL) champion Augusta GreenJackets for a slated 8:05 p.m. start.

On April 25-26, the Bulldogs host Georgia Southern in a Southern Conference rivalry game, while the RiverDogs entertain the Savannah Sand Gnats. Saturday's Citadel game begins at 2 p.m. with the RiverDogs playing Savannah at the regular 7:05 start time. Sunday's Citadel contest begins at 1 p.m. with the RiverDogs hosting the Sand Gnats at 5:05 p.m.

May 2-3 brings SoCon newcomer Samford to The Joe, while the RiverDogs pop the cork on a four-game series with the Greenville Drive. The same format for these two games will apply, as Saturday's Citadel contest begins at 2 p.m. and the RiverDogs following at 7:05 p.m., while Sunday's affair for The Citadel starts at 1 p.m. and is followed by the RiverDogs at 5:05 p.m.

May 6 marks the projected final doubleheader of 2009, when The Citadel entertains USC Upstate for a 4 p.m. first pitch, and then the RiverDogs play host to the Asheville Tourists, the 2008 first-half SAL Southern Division champions, at 8:05 p.m.

Citadel fans are encouraged to stay for the RiverDogs games but must yield their seats to RiverDogs' season ticket holders.

For additional information, please contact the RiverDogs Box Office at (843) 577-DOGS (3647) or online at www.riverdogs.com.

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