PCL1 Round Rock Express

Round Rock Express Start Four-Game Series against Iowa Cubs On

Published on April 8, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release


ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express will host the Iowa Cubs in a four-game set Monday, April 8 through Thursday, April 11 at Dell Diamond. All four games of the series are scheduled for a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.

The series will feature the debut of the Express' 1959 Austin Senators jerseys that will be worn Tuesday night (April 9) as a part of "Turn Back Tuesdays" at Dell Diamond. The Express will don throwback uniforms similar to those worn by the 1959 championship Senators squad for "Turn Back Tuesday" presented by Cedar Park Dentistry. The uniform tops are antique white in color, with red piping and a red script "Senators" across the chest, outlined in black. The back features block numbers in the same red and black color scheme. The players will wear their pants knee length with red stirrups, sticking to the true throwback feel. George Shell, business manager for the 1959 team, will be on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.

On Thursday, Express outfielder Engel Beltre will be presented with his 2012 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove® award prior to the start of the series finale. Minor League Baseball President Pat O'Connor, Rangers Senior Director of Player Development Tim Purpura and Express CEO Reid Ryan and General Manager George King will all be on-hand to present Beltre with the esteemed award. The pre-game ceremony is expected to start at 6:54 p.m.

Express games are broadcast on The Horn 104.9 FM ESPN Austin and steamed live online at www.espnaustin.com. The game on Monday, April 8 will be broadcast on 1260 AM and will not be streamed online.

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

Monday, April 8 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) media partner: 93.3 FM KGSR (Emmis Austin Radio)

- $1 hot dogs and sodas presented by Mrs Baird's

Tuesday, April 9 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) media partner: KASE 101 (Clear Channel Radio)

- Turn Back Tuesdays presented by Cedar Park Premier Dentistry - enjoy times of the past with half-price tickets. The Express will wear throwback uniforms similar to those the 1959 Texas League Champion Austin Senators wore.

Wednesday, April 10 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) media partner: Mix 94.7 (Entercom)

- Winning Wednesday presented by the Texas Lottery - All in-game promotions will be modeled after some of your favorite game shows!

Thursday, April 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) media partner: Comedy 102.7 (Emmis Austin Radio)

- The Original Thirsty Thursday presented by Firetol - Discount draft beer and $1 sodas

- Rawlings Gold Glove® Presentation - OF Engel Beltre will be honored before the game as he receives his 2012 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove ® award.

Great seats remain for all four games of the series. For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook and Twitter!

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