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MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

Swing and Kernels rained out Friday

July 21, 2006 - Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


Friday night's ballgame between the Swing of the Quad Cities and the Cedar Rapids Kernels has been cancelled due to rain, the Swing announced on Friday afternoon.

The scheduled US Cellular Clyde the Orangutan bobblehead doll giveaway will also be moved to Saturday, as the doll will be available for the first 800 fans that come through the gates at John O'Donnell Stadium. The doubleheader will feature two seven-inning games with the first one beginning at 5:00 p.m., and will be capped off with fireworks courtesy of KWQC and Star 93.5.

RHP Donnie Smith will twirl the first game for the Swing opposite RHP Moose Mosebach of the Kernels, while RHP Victor Moreno will take on RHP Tommy Mendoza in the nightcap.

Friday's rainout is the first since the all-star break for the Swing, who had seven games rained out during the first half of the season.

UP NEXT: The Swing of the Quad Cities will continue their series against the Cedar Rapids Kernels with a doubleheader on Saturday evening, as RHP Donnie Smith will make his first start for the Swing this season in game one and RHP Victor Moreno (0-1, 6.75) will follow in game two. Cedar Rapids will put RHP Moose Mosebach (7-4, 3.13) on the mound in the opener, and he will be followed by RHP Tommy Mendoza (8-5, 3.81). First pitch is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and coverage on Progressive Talk AM-1270 will begin at 4:45 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: The first 800 fans that come to Saturday's doubleheader will get a Clyde the Orangutan Bobblehead Doll thanks to US Cellular, and post-game fireworks will keep the crowd at the park late courtesy of KWQC and Star 93.5. Sunday's game will be a Mix 96 Family Fun Day as well as New Choices, Inc day at the ballpark.

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