The Eugene Pro Rodeo Comes to PK Park
June 21, 2016 - Northwest League (NWL1)
Eugene Emeralds News Release
EUGENE, OR - Bust out your belt buckles cowboys and girls and ride on over to PK Park on June 23 for the Eugene Emeralds Rodeo Night presented by The Original Roadhouse Grill. The Emeralds take on the Spokane Indians at 7:05 p.m.
The Eugene Pro Rodeo will be making an appearance at PK Park, bringing top their top horses and the Rodeo Queen, Miss Ashley Nash, who is throwing out the first pitch. The Ems will be giving away tickets to the Eugene Pro Rodeo, which takes place during the 4th of July weekend
The Eugene Pro Rodeo, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has been a highlight of summer for Eugenians. The Ems are giving fans a taste of the excitement to come before the game on Thursday.
This is the second home stand of the summer for the Ems, who have started the summer with dominant pitching, clutch hits and a winning record. They begin a five-game series with the Indians Thursday.
In his second appearance, Opening Day starter Dylan Cease, will be taking the mound. Cease is ranked as the one of the top pitching prospects in the Chicago Cubs Minor League system. Sparkplug shortstop, Andruw Monasterio, and the rest of the Ems lineup look to stay hot at the plate against a talented Indians pitching staff.
The Eugene Emeralds are the short-season Class A team of the Chicago Cubs. In 2015, six of the top 30 Cubs prospects spent time in Eugene including Ian Happ, Donnie Dewees and Eloy Jimenez. With 61 years, the Emeralds are the longest tenured and only founding member remaining in the Northwest League. For more information, please visit our website at www.EmeraldsBaseball.com or call the office at 541-342-5367. Season Tickets and mini-plans for the 2016 are on sale now.
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