Series Preview: Express Host Iowa to Conclude Home Stand
Published on June 19, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express conclude an eight-game home stand this week with a four-game series against the Iowa Cubs. The series runs Tuesday through Friday with a 7:05 p.m. CDT first pitch each night at The Dell Diamond. The series is highlighted by Thursday's Pink in the Park and Friday's Bud Light Postgame Fireworks.
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.
Round Rock Express Baseball and the Austin affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure once again team for Pink in the Park night Thursday at The Dell Diamond. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to Thursday's game, when Express players will don pink jerseys.
Pink in the Park serves as a fundraiser for the Komen Austin affiliate. The Express will donate $3 from each reserved ticket and $2 from each general admission ticket purchased at www.RoundRockExpress.com. Anyone purchasing tickets online should enter the promo code PINK to activate the donation. Players' jerseys also will be auctioned during the game and autographed after to be picked up at a later date with all proceeds benefiting Austin's Komen affiliate.
The series begins with Two-for-Tuesdays with buy-one-get-one-free tickets. The series continues with Winning Wednesdays, presented by the Texas Lottery, with game-show oriented contests for prizes between innings. H-E-B reusable grocery bags also will be available for Wednesday's first 2,500 fans. Thursday is the Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems, with reduced beer and soda prices. The Austin Diamond District Diamond Dig will take place after the Thursday game. The series concludes with Bud Light Friday Fireworks.
Wednesday night's game will have a local touch as former Texas A&M standout pitcher Brooks Raley is scheduled to start for the Iowa Cubs.
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.
Tuesday, June 19 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)
media partner: AM 1300 The Zone
- 2-For Tuesdays - buy one ticket, get one free
- Family Expo in United Heritage Conference Center
Wednesday, June 20 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)
media partner: Mix 94.7 FM
- Game-show themed contests between innings
- H-E-B reusable grocery bags - first 2,500 fans
Thursday, June 21 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)
media partner: News Radio 590 KLBJ-AM
- Pink in the Park Night, benefiting Austin affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- The Original Thirsty Thursday, presented by Firetrol Protection Systems
- Austin Diamond District Diamond Dig (postgame)
Friday, June 22 | 7:05 p.m. | Express vs. Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs)
media partner: 98.1 KVET-FM
- Postgame fireworks, presented by Bud Light
- Las Vegas promotion (postgame)
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