MWL1 Quad Cities River Bandits

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Published on August 6, 2007 under Midwest League (MWL1)
Quad Cities River Bandits News Release


HEY SWING FANS!!!

The Swing of the Quad Cities will close out their ten-game homestand with the series finale against the West Michigan Whitecaps on Monday night. On Tuesday, they return to the field at John O'Donnell Stadium to take on the Dayton Dragons and the Fort Wayne Wizards for four games each. It will be the first visit for each team to JOD.

You never know what great gift you're going to walk away with when you come to a game at JOD!!

DID SOMEONE SAY FREE?!?!

Here's an offer you can't refuse Swing fans! The cities of Davenport and Rock Island are giving away 2,000 general admission tickets to the Swing game on Wednesday, August 8!! Be one of the first 2,000 fans to John O'Donnell Stadium on that day and you'll get your free ticket! Davenport and Rock Island were voted the most livable small cities in America and they're sending out a big thank you to the community!! The game is at noon and gates will open at 11 a.m. Get there early to get your free ticket!!!

For more information about this special day at the ballpark, follow this link: http://www.swingbaseball.com/news/story/4217/

COME OUT TO JOD FOR AUTOGRAPHED BASEBALL NIGHT ON AUGUST 11!!!

Fans attending the Swing game against the Fort Wayne Wizards on Saturday, August 11, will have the chance to walk away with some impressive collectibles. The first 500 fans through the gates of John O'Donnell Stadium for the 7 p.m. game will be handed a bag containing an authentic autographed baseball!! The autographs range from mascots to top Midwest League prospects to current Major Leaguers! In addition, it's Credit Union for Kids night at JOD and Rally the mascot will be on hand to entertain fans young and old, alike! Stay after the game for FIREWORKS!!!

To read about other promotions taking place in 2007, check out the promo schedule at http://www.swingbaseball.com/files/2007promoschedule.pdf

PLAYOFF PUSH TICKET SPECIAL AVAILABLE NOW!!!

The Swing have entered the final month of baseball in 2007 at John O'Donnell Stadium, but that doesn't mean the action is winding down!! Not only do the Swing have a number of exciting promotions taking place throughout every remaining game, but they are in the thick of things in the Midwest League's Western Division and are making a run for the postseason!! It's the support of the fans that makes a playoff run possible and that's why the Swing are making a special ticket package available for this final month: For only $99, you'll get ten club seat vouchers, a Swing cap, and the chance to throw out a first pitch!!! But you have to call the ticket office at (563) 328-2000 and ask for the "Playoff Push" ticket package!

If you want this special package, call the Swing ticket office. For single game tickets, you can click here: https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/team.asp?SponsorID=757

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!!

It's a new month of exciting promotions at John O'Donnell Stadium in August!!!

Date/Time Opponent Promotions (described in more detail below)

Tue, Aug 7, 7:00 Dayton Dragons Trinity Employee Night!!

Wed, Aug 8, NOON Dayton Dragons Business Person Special!!!

Thurs, Aug 9, 7:00 Dayton Dragons Bent River Brewing Company Thirsty Thursday!!

Fri, Aug 10, 7:00 Dayton Dragons Fireworks!!!

Sat, Aug 11, 6:30 Fort Wayne Autographed Baseball Night!!/Rally the Mascot!!/Credit Union for

Kids Night!!

Sun, Aug 12, 1:00 Fort Wayne Backpack Giveaway!/New Choices Inc./U.S. Bank Family

Sunday!!/Fireworks

Mon, Aug 13, 7:00 Fort Wayne MidWestOne Pay Your Bill Night/Kids Eat Free Monday!

Tue, Aug 14, 7:00 Fort Wayne Tasty Tuesday - The Rematch!!

All season long, the Swing of the Quad Cities will be featuring a daily schedule of promotional events that cannot be beat! Every day of the week will have a different promotion, so check it out:

Monday - Kids Eat Free! Kids under the age of 12 receive a hot dog and small soda with the purchase of a child's GA ticket!!!

Tuesday - Family 4-Pack! Get four box seat tickets, four slices of Dominos pizza, four sodas, and a Swing program for just $44!!!

Wednesday - Business Person Special! Daytime baseball is back! Get a box seat, hot dog, and soda for just $11!!!

Thursday - Bent River Brewing Co. Thirsty Thursday! Enjoy half-price 12 oz. beverages with Rock 104.9's Dave and Darren!!!

Friday - Fireworks Night! Most Friday nights of the 2007 season will feature a dazzling fireworks display sponsored by KWQC!!!

Saturday - Giveaway Day! Be one of the first fans through the gates on select Saturdays and receive a special giveaway item!!!

Sunday - U.S. Bank Family Sunday! Bring the whole family out for an afternoon featuring clowns, balloons, and games. Stick around after the game and kids can run the bases just like the pros do!

For a closer look at the 2007 schedule, click here: http://www.swingbaseball.com/2007schedule/

GAME OF THE WEEK:

The Swing were down 5-1 after seven innings last Friday, August 3, but an eight-run eighth inning, highlighted by Christian Reyes, propelled Quad Cities to an 11-5 victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps. Reyes was 4-for-5 on the night, including a three-run home run and a two-run single during the eighth-inning rally. Mike Schellinger took the win out of the bullpen, allowing one run over 2 1/3 innings and striking out three.

Christian Reyes is currently riding an eight-game hitting streak, during which he has hit .382 with 8 RBI.

To read Friday's game story, click here: http://www.swingbaseball.com/news/story/4216/

PLAYER OF THE WEEK:

In two starts at South Bend and West Michigan last week, righthander Clayton Mortensen struck out 14, walked only three, and allowed just two earned runs. In his 17 innings since joining the Swing on July 17, Mortensen has 23 strikeouts against only four walks. Mortensen, the Cardinals supplemental-first round pick in the 2007 draft, did not earn the decision in either of the Swing victories following his starts on July 30 and August 4.

Clayton Mortensen, a 6'4" righty out of Gonzaga University, had a 1.77 ERA with Batavia (low-A) before joining Quad Cities.

To read more about Clayton Mortensen, check out his player profile at: http://www.swingbaseball.com/about/roster/324/

POLL OF THE WEEK: Which of the 2007 draft picks will make the biggest contribution to the Swing playoff push? Visit www.swingbaseball.com to cast your vote!

Last week: Who will be the next Swing player to earn a promotion? Answer: Jared Schweitzer (33%)

ABOUT THE SWING

The Midwest League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals

P.O. Box 3496

Davenport, Iowa 52808

Phone: (563) 324-3000

Tickets: (563) 328-2000

Stop by and see us:

John O'Donnell Stadium

209 South Gaines St.

Davenport, Iowa 52802

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