Fireworks to flourish on Friday in Frisco

FRISCO, TEXAS (AUGUST 22, 2014) - The Frisco RoughRiders are closing out their first home stand under a new ownership group with a bang - and lots of free stuff - tonight against the San Antonio Missions. Friday night's game will feature fireworks, great giveaway items, 50% off all t-shirts and $1 nachos as the 'Riders finish their first home stand under the leadership of Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju.

Day one of this new era of RoughRiders baseball started on Wednesday with $1 hot dogs and 50% off team hats. Last night, Dr Pepper Ballpark hosted its first-ever "Thirsty Thursday," where beer was sold for just a buck. The team store offered 50% discounts on jackets, hoodies and sweatshirts, and the first 1,500 fans received a free 'Riders grill set, just in time for the last two cookout weekends before Labor Day. 

"Take Me Out to the Ball Game" was written a long time ago, and if it had been penned today someone might have asked for nachos in addition to peanuts and Cracker Jack. Few things taste better at a baseball game than a heaping plate of delicious nachos, and for tonight's RoughRiders game, nachos will be sold for just $1 all night long. Fans coming to Dr Pepper Ballpark will also receive a free T-shirt courtesy of Nationwide Insurance and a free cooler and sunshades courtesy of Carrier. Another "Blue Light Special" will be announced sometime during the game, so keep your eyes glued to the video board for another ridiculous deal!

Want to meet Chuck Greenberg? You're in luck! Chuck will be welcoming fans to the ballpark before the game and will hand out free PlayBall! programs at the front gate. After the game, the best fireworks show in the Metroplex will light up the sky above Dr Pepper Ballpark.

We also realized that in late August, baseball fans in Texas simply need their hot chocolate to make it through those bitter nights at the ballpark. So when the thermometer reads 95 degrees or higher, all hot chocolate and hot coffee will be just $1. Don't worry, we should have enough for everyone!

For the final game of the current home stand, RoughRiders fans will have plenty to look forward to, including:

Friday, August 22nd (7:05 p.m.)

• $1 Nachos all game
• 50% off all T-Shirts
• FREE T-shirt courtesy of Nationwide Insurance
• FREE Cooler and Sunshades courtesy of Carrier
• Outback Steakhouse Seat Upgrade Promotion
• Chuck handing out free game programs at front gate
• Postgame Fireworks Spectacular

In addition, for the final three games over Labor Day Weekend the team has announced the following giveaways and special offers:

Saturday, August 30th (7:05 p.m.)

• FREE RoughRiders Football (first 2,000 fans)
• Dairy Queen 4 pack: 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 Blizzards for just $39.50
• Kids Run the Bases postgame

Sunday, August 31st (6:05 p.m.)

• Elvis Andrus Replica Jersey T-Shirt (first 1,500 kids)
• Raising Cane's Grand Slam Sunday: 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 Raising Cane's 3-finger combos for just $39.50
• Kids Run the Bases postgame

Monday, September 1st (6:05 p.m.)

• 'Riders Duffel Bag (first 1,500 fans)
• Dairy Queen 4 pack: 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 Blizzards for just $39.50
• Kids Run the Bases postgame

But wait, there's more! 

• 'Riders "Blue Light Specials" will continue tonight! At some point during every game a new Blue Light Special will be announced featuring a specially priced food and merchandise offer. Listen for the siren and look for the flashing blue light on the video board to find out what the Blue Light Specials are for that game!
• All cash parking patrons for tonight's game will receive a $10 concessions/merchandise credit for use during the game
• Playground inflatables will be FREE of charge the rest of the season!
• Additional RoughRiders players signing pre-game autographs
• Nightly giveaways and cool prizes for lucky fans - every game

The RoughRiders remaining home schedule:

• Friday, August 22nd vs. San Antonio 7:05 p.m.
• Saturday, August 30th vs. Midland 7:05 p.m.
• Sunday, August 31st vs. Midland 6:05 p.m.
• Monday, September 1st vs. Midland 6:05 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 3rd South Division Playoffs 7:05 p.m.
• Thursday, September 4th South Division Playoffs 7:05 p.m.

For tickets to see Joey Gallo, Jorge Alfaro, Chi Chi Gonzalez, Jake Thompson and the rest of the RoughRiders in 2014, please visit the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office, call (972) 731-9200, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.RidersBaseball.com. 

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A minor league teams in attendance each season from 2005 - 2013, drawing more than six million fans in 11 seasons. More than one hundred former RoughRiders have gone on to play in Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez and Ian Kinsler. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please contact Alex Vispoli at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].