PCL1 Round Rock Express

Round Rock Express Series Preview vs. Memphis Redbirds

Published on July 11, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express returns to action after the Triple-A All-Star break this weekend, hosting the Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals) for a four-game series at The Dell Diamond. The series begins Thursday with a 7:05 p.m. CDT first pitch and continues Friday at 7:05 p.m., Saturday at 6:05 p.m. and Sunday at 7:05 p.m.

It will be a busy weekend at The Dell Diamond with sundry on- and off-field happenings. Three Texas Rangers pitchers - Neftali Feliz, Alexi Ogando and Koji Uehara - will begin rehabilitation assignments with the Express. Ogando is scheduled to pitch Thursday and Saturday, Uehara is scheduled to pitch Saturday, and Feliz is scheduled to pitch Sunday.

Saturday's game is an early start due to the third installment of the St. David's Round Rock Express Summer Concert Series presented by Dell. Austin-based rock cover band LC Rocks will take The Dell Diamond stage approximately 15 minutes after the conclusion of Saturday's game.

The series begins with the Original Thirsty Thursday with discounted beer and soda prices, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems. The series continues with Bud Light Friday Fireworks and concludes with Sunday's H-E-B Kids Day with a pregame carnival and postgame base-running for all kids age 12 and under.

Flex Plans, group tickets and party areas 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.

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 New Orleans series.

Thursday, July 12 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals)

media partner: KLBJ 93.3 FM

- The Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems

- Brian Orakpo Meet-and-Greet during first and second innings (United Heritage Conference Center)

Friday, July 13 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals)

media partner: 98.1 KVET-FM | Time Warner Cable / YNN Austin

- Postgame fireworks, presented by Bud Light

Saturday, July 14 | 6:05 p.m. | Express vs. Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals)

media partners: KXAN-KBVO-TV | The Horn 104.9 FM ESPN Austin

- Saturdays at the Ballpark

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

- Post-concert fireworks, courtesy of Super Series World Series/Blue Diamond Tournaments

Sunday, July 15 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Memphis Redbirds (St. Louis Cardinals)

media partners: KVUE-TV | Spirit 105.9 FM

- H-E-B Kids Day - pregame carnival and postgame run-the-bases

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