TL1 Frisco RoughRiders

RoughRiders Expand Television Package with KTXD-TV

Published on March 12, 2013 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release


FRISCO, TEXAS (MARCH 12, 2013) - Fans across the Metroplex will be able to watch more televised broadcasts of Frisco RoughRiders baseball than ever this season as 20 home games will be aired live on KTXD-TV. Six of Frisco's seven Texas League opponents will be featured on telecasts, beginning on Saturday, April 13 with the Arkansas Travelers.

Jason Cole of LoneStarDugout.com, the go-to source for Rangers minor league prospect information, will return as the primary analyst for RoughRiders television broadcasts this season. Cole, who also contributes to Baseball Prospectus, will once again be joined by "Voice of the RoughRiders" Alex Vispoli for the play-by-play call of the games.

"We are very excited to begin this partnership with KTXD and allow RoughRiders fans living all across the Metroplex the opportunity to watch so many of our games," RoughRiders president Scott Sonju said. "This is one of the most comprehensive television packages in all of Minor League Baseball and we look forward to continue showcasing the talent of the Rangers' farm system on television locally."

KTXD is available throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area on AT&T (channel 47), Charter (channel 22), Direct TV (channel 47), Dish Network (channel 47), Time Warner Cable (channel 24) and Verizon (channel 18).

RoughRiders' 2013 Television Schedule:

Saturday, April 13 (7 p.m.) vs. Arkansas Travelers

Friday, April 26 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Saturday, April 27 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Sunday, April 28 (4 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Friday, May 3 (7 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Saturday, May 18 (7 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Sunday, May 19 (4 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Saturday, June 1 (7 p.m.) vs. Tulsa Drillers

Saturday, June 15 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Sunday, June 16 (4 p.m.) vs. Midland RockHounds

Friday, June 21 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Saturday, June 22 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

Friday, July 5 (7 p.m.) vs. Arkansas Travelers

Saturday July 6 (7 p.m.) vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Sunday, July 14 (6 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Friday, August 2 (7 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Saturday, August 3 (7 p.m.) vs. San Antonio Missions

Saturday, August 17 (7 p.m.) vs. Tulsa Drillers

Saturday, August 24 (7 p.m.) vs. Midland RockHounds

Friday, August 30 (7 p.m.) vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

The RoughRiders kick off the 2013 season with an exhibition game on Tuesday, April 2 against the Triple-A Round Rock Express at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The regular season begins on Thursday, April 4 when Frisco visits the Arkansas Travelers. The 'Riders begin their home schedule on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. when the Travelers come to Dr Pepper Ballpark. For information on tickets to see the RoughRiders in 2013, please call (972) 731-9200, e-mail info@ridersbaseball.com or visit www.ridersbaseball.com.

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