PCL1 Round Rock Express

Round Rock Express Begin Eight-Game Home Stand Thursday

Published on May 16, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express begin an eight-game home stand Thursday, opening a four-game series against the Fresno Grizzlies (San Francisco Giants). Thursday's series opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at The Dell Diamond. The series continues Friday at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 1:05 p.m.

The weekend is highlighted by Saturday's postgame concert by Bob Schneider as part of the St. David's Round Rock Express Summer Concert Series presented by Dell. The series opens with The Original Thirsty Thursday presented by Firetrol Protection Systems with reduced draft beer and soda prices. Friday features postgame fireworks presented by Bud Light. Express Kids T-Shirts will be available for all kids age 12 and under as part of Sunday's H-E-B Kids' Day thanks to Edelman Financial.

Full-season, 20-Game Plan, and Flex Plan tickets still are available for the 2012 season; contact The Dell Diamond ticket office at 512.255.2255 for more information, or log on to www.RoundRockExpress.com.

Fresno enters the series with the Pacific Coast League's best record at 26-13. The Grizzlies roster features former Texas Tech standout Roger Kieschnick, nephew of former University of Texas All-American Brooks Kieschnick. Roger Kieschnick is among the PCL's top hitters with a .331 average, nine home runs, 24 RBI, 12 doubles and four triples.

H-E-B Kids' Day includes events centered on the Junior Sluggers program, presented by A+ Federal Credit Union. For $15, children ages 12 and under receive tickets to 15 games, a Junior Sluggers T-Shirt, a Fun Zone punch card 10-percent discount in the Railyard Team Store, a 10-percent discount on Express baseball and softball camps, an A+ Federal Credit Union $10 savings account voucher, a club newsletter, and a VIP front-of-the-line pass for running the bases after Sunday home games. Sunday's game features a pre-game on field clinic exclusive to Junior Sluggers members.

Express games are broadcast on The Horn 104.9 FM ESPN Austin and steamed live online at www.espnaustin.com.

Below are highlights and promotions for each game in the four-game series.

Thursday, May 17 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Fresno Grizzlies (San Francisco Giants)

media partner: 101X FM (Emmis Austin Radio)

- The Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Services

Friday, May 18 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Fresno Grizzlies (San Francisco Giants)

media partner: 1300 AM The Zone (Clear Channel Media) - Time Warner Cable / YNN Austin

- Bud Light Postgame Fireworks

Saturday, May 19 | 6:05 p.m. | Express vs. Fresno Grizzlies (San Francisco Giants)

media partner: 98.9 Austin's Greatest Hits - KXAN-TV (NBC) / CW

- Saturdays at the Ballpark

- Bob Schneider postgame concert - St. David's Round Rock Express Summer Concert Series presented by Dell

Sunday, May 20 | 1:05 p.m. | Express vs. Fresno Grizzlies (San Francisco Giants)

media partner: The Spirit 105.9 FM - KVUE-TV (ABC)

- H-E-B Kids Day - pre- and postgame activities for kids age 12 and under

- Express Kids T-Shirts for all kids age 12 and under, presented by Edelman Financial

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