RoughRiders Introduce New Canine Mascot
Published on April 10, 2015 under Texas League (TL1)
Frisco RoughRiders News Release
FRISCO, TEXAS (APRIL 10, 2015) - During Friday night's game at Dr Pepper Ballpark, the Frisco RoughRiders proudly introduced their newest addition: Brooks, a 20-month-old Golden Labrador retriever who will serve as the club's new official "bat dog" and team ambassador. Brooks was unveiled to a huge crowd during an inning break this evening and is sure to become a fan-favorite.
Officially trained as a guide dog, Brooks has gone through a career change to work in professional baseball. He will soon begin bat dog training to retrieve bats, take water to the umpires and run the bases during RoughRiders games. Brooks will likely make his on-field debut later this season after his full bat dog training has been completed.
Brooks' introduction comes one night before Frisco holds its first-ever "Bark in the Park" night at Dr Pepper Ballpark (Saturday at 7:05 p.m.), in which fans with grass berm tickets may bring man's best friend with them to watch a RoughRiders game.
The canine came to the Riders through a new partnership with Guide Dogs for the Blind. Since 1942, Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB) has empowered lives by creating exceptional partnerships between people, dogs and communities. GDB is the largest Guide Dog school in the country and is dedicated to providing high quality student training services and extensive follow-up support for graduates. Their programs are made possible through the teamwork of staff, volunteers and generous donors. Services are provided to students from the United States and Canada at no cost to them.
The promotional schedule for the remainder of the season's first home stand is as follows:
Saturday, April 11 (7:05 p.m.) vs. Arkansas Travelers
- Bark in the Park - Fans may bring their dog to the game (on grass berm only).
- Riders dog bandana giveaway (First 500 dogs)
- Saturday Night Post-Game Party - Post-game concert featuring country music recording artist Adrian Johnston (Sports Bar & State Fairway will remain open after the game)
- Kids Run the Bases after the game
Sunday, April 12 (4:05 p.m.) vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Kids Sunday Funday -Pre-game Youth Baseball Clinic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free with a game ticket for kids 6-to-12-years-old)
- Pre-game catch on the field for kids and their parents/guardians (up to 35 minutes prior to first pitch)
- $1 Ice Cream Sandwiches all game
- Kids Run the Bases after the game
Monday, April 13 (7:05 p.m.) vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Big Money Monday - One fan in attendance each Monday will be selected as the RoughRiders' "Big Money" contestant with a chance to win a big money jackpot based on either a game situation or a game of chance.
- Kids Run the Bases after the game
Tuesday, April 14 (11:05 a.m.) vs. Northwest Arkansas Naturals
- Taco Tuesday - $2 tacos available at concessions stands all game long
- Select $3 beers available from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Half-price margaritas available from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Single-game tickets for the Riders' 2015 season are on sale now at the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office, at www.RidersBaseball.com and by calling (972) 731-9200.
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