The Final Homestand
Published on August 27, 2003 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Round Rock Express News Release
THE FINAL STAND: The final homestand for the 2003 season starts tomorrow night for the Express. San Antonio comes to town for a four-game series, starting with "Thirsty Thursday" and a visit from Skyy Dogs USA.
Friday Night is full of action with the traditional post-game FIREWORKS show preceded by the Rudy's "Spin the Bottle" promotion for free breakfast tacos for one lucky section of fans. Also on Friday is a visit from "Aaron's Dream Team," the all-female NASCAR pit crew. They'll be on hand to giveaway 10,000 free tickets to the Chevy 500 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series event.
Saturday night brings one of the best promotions of the year, the annual "Jersey-Off-The-Back" night. Fans will have a chance to go home with the actual jerseys the Express wear on Saturday.
Sunday, the final game of the year, is "Fan Appreciation Night." The Express will be giving away prizes all night and as a final thank you, a magnificent Fireworks show will follow the game.
THE PORCH: During this final homestand fans will have a chance to spend an inning or two on the Express Clubhouse roof, which will be the site of the new Home Run Porch for the 2004 season. Sign-up at the stage area on the 3rd base concourse and get a sneak preview of the most exciting seats in the house next year.
JIM ROME WORLD TOUR: Tour Stop # 32 is only 10 days away! Several ticket drops still remain for the biggest event in Central Texas. Go to http://www.sportsradio1300.com for more information on the event and where you can get tickets.
BASEBALL & BLUES CONCERT: A free blues concert will immediately follow the Jim Rome Tour Stop on Saturday, September 6th. Doyle Bramhall, Tom "Bluesman" Hunter and an acclaimed quintet, led by saxist Mark "Kaz" Kazanoff and guitarist Derek O'Brien, has some of the blues' most extensive recording credits, including work with James Cotton, Taj Mahal, Double Trouble, Marcia Ball, Kim Wilson, Matt "Guitar" Murphy and many, many others. For more information on the event go to http://www.roundrockexpress.com/press/item112599.
OLDIES CONCERT: Oldies 103.5 and United Heritage Credit Union present the Oldies 103/United Heritage Credit Union Fall Family Fest starring The Grass Roots with original lead singer, Rob Grill. The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie and Herman's Hermits featuring Peter Noone. Plus special guest The Eggmen- a local favorite Beatle's Tribute Band. This event is great for the entire family!
The Oldies 103/United Heritage Credit Union Fall Family Fest is Saturday, September 13th at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Tickets go on sale Saturday, August 2nd at Star Ticket Outlets including Albertson's and online at http://www.startickets.com or charge by phone at 469-SHOW.
EXPRESS PLAYER APPEARANCE: Come to Washington Mutual in Round Rock (3207 Greenlawn) to meet Express Pitchers Eric Cammack and Cheyenne Janke and their friend ! Spike. They will be at Washington Mutual Saturday, August 30, 2003 from 11:00am - 1:00pm.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 27, 2003
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- 51s Return Home Friday-Final Four Games - Las Vegas Aviators
- Zephyrs Fall to Sounds, 6-4 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- PCL East Champs Upend Zephyrs, 6-4 - Nashville Sounds
- The Final Homestand - Round Rock Express
- Duchscherer Named Pitcher of the Year - PCL1
- Sox Fall 6-0 to Cubs; Remain 1 Game Out of First - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Sounds Clinch Division with 3-0 Victory over Zephyrs - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Beavers Fall Short in Quest for Sixth Straight Win - Portland Beavers
- Balfe Bashes Trappers Past Stingers - Edmonton Trappers
- River Cats win 5-1 over Tucson on Tuesday at Raley Field - Sacramento River Cats
- Five Run First Propels River Cats - Tucson Sidewinders
- Cunningham gets Wranglers past Express - Round Rock Express
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