Round Rock Express to Start 2013 Season on Thursday at Dell Diamond
Published on April 2, 2013 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - All aboard! Baseball is back! The Round Rock Express kicks off their 14th season at Dell Diamond on Thursday, April 4 with a four-game series against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals affiliate) followed by four games against the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate). First pitch for Thursday's season opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
In addition to the normal excitement surrounding Opening Day, the Express partnered up with the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) and "Donate Life Texas" to raise awareness about the need for organ donors. Recent heart transplant recipient JR Box will be honored during the ceremonial first pitch. His wife Brooke Box, a former Round Rock Emergency Department nurse and current Air-Evac flight nurse, will throw the pitch in honor of his organ donor as JR is still recovering from surgery. TOSA is also giving away reusable grocery bags to the first 500 fans who either sign up on the state registry at the game or present their driver's license with a DONOR heart in the lower right-hand corner.
The Express also teamed up with "Operation: Military Kids" to honor and recognize children with a parent in the military. Over 100 children with one or both parents in the military, and often times impacted by military deployments, will line the infield during the special opening ceremonies. They'll each hold an American flag in honor of their parents. April is the "Month of the Military Child," making this partnership that much more special.
Opening Day also marks the first "Original Thirsty Thursday" of the year with discounted draft beer and $1 sodas.
Express games are broadcast on The Horn 104.9 FM ESPN Austin and steamed live online at www.espnaustin.com . The games on both Saturday, April 6 and Monday, April 8 will be broadcast on 1260 AM.
Below are highlights and promotions for each game in the eight-game homestand.
Thursday, April 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals)
media partner: 590 AM KLBJ (Emmis Austin Radio)
- Opening Day festivities
- The Original Thirsty Thursday presented by Firetol - Discount draft beer and $1 sodas
Friday, April 5 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals)
media partner: AM1300 The Zone (Clear Channel Radio)
- Budweiser Friday Fireworks - post-game fireworks show
- Magnetic schedule giveaway (first 5,000 fans) presented by Budweiser
- National Anthem performed by Taylor Stearns - winner of the Express' 2012 Music City Showdown
Saturday, April 6 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals)
media partner: 104.9 The Horn (ESPN Austin) | KXAN
- Express baseball cap giveaway (first 3,000 fans) presented by Nyle Maxwell Family of Dealerships
Sunday, April 7 | 1:05 p.m. | Express vs. Omaha Storm Chasers (Kansas City Royals)
media partner: Spirit 105.9 FM (Crista Communications)
- H-E-B Kids Day
- Junior Sluggers Schedule Poster giveaway (all kids 12 and under) presented by Gattiland
Monday, April 8 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)
media partners: 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 partners: 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 partners: 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 11 | 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
- Gold Glove Presentation - OF Engel Beltre will be honored before the game as he receives his 2012 MiLB Rawlings Gold Glove award.
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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