PCL Championship Dates and Times Set
FRESNO, Calif. -The Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, are set to begin the best-of-five Pacific Coast League Championship Series against the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, on Tuesday night at Dell Diamond Park. The Grizzlies will play Games 1 and 2 in Round Rock before returning to Downtown Fresno to host Game 3 on Friday, September 18th at Chukchansi Park with a 7:05 PM PT first pitch. If necessary, Fresno will also host Game 4 on Saturday at 7:05 PM, as well as Game 5 on Sunday at 1:05 PM. The championship series appearance is the first for the Grizzlies (1998-current) in franchise history, while the series marks the second trip for Round Rock (2005-current) and first since 2006, which coincidentally came when they were the Astros Triple-A affiliate (swept by Tucson).
Individual playoff tickets, group options, luxury suites, and multi-game packages are available for purchase at the Chukchansi Park Box Office, over the phone at 559.320.TIXS, or online. Individual tickets start as low as $10, with packages that include one ticket to each of the three possible home championship games and two additional vouchers for either the championship series or a 2016 home game starting at $50 (savings of up to 45%). Those looking to bring out a group are encouraged to call Andrew Milios (Director of Sales) at 559.320.2533.
The winner of the Championship Series will move on to play the champion of the International League in the Gildan Triple-A National Championship, which is a winner-take-all game in El Paso, Texas at Southwest University Park on Tuesday, September 22nd. The game is to be nationally televised on NBC Sports Network and can also be heard over the radio in the Valley on 1430-AM KYNO.
Best-of-Five 2015 PCL Championship Series Schedule
TRAVEL DAY on Thursday, September 17th
Game 3 | vs. Round Rock Express (Chukchansi Park) | Friday, September 18th at 7:05 PM PT
Round Rock RHP Phil Klein vs. Fresno LHP Brett Oberholtzer
Game 4 | vs. Round Rock Express (Chukchansi Park) | Saturday, September 19th at 7:05 PM PT
Round Rock Starter is TBA vs. Fresno RHP Asher Wojciechowski
*Game 5 | vs. Round Rock Express (Chukchansi Park) | Sunday, September 20th at 1:05 PM PT*
Round Rock RHP Anthony Ranaudo vs. Fresno RHP Mark Appel
*If Necessary All five games can be heard on the radio in the Valley on 1430-AM KYNO
For more information, contact the box office at 559.320.TIXS.
Full refunds will be available for any unplayed games at the point of purchase. The value for unplayed games can also be used towards a 2016 home game^, mini plan, half-season, or full-season ticket package. Fans holding vouchers or unused tickets to 2015 regular season games cannot exchange those for playoff tickets. ^ Excluding Opening Day, Fourth of July, and Taco Truck Throwdown 6
ABOUT THE FRESNO GRIZZLIES
The Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the first-place Houston Astros, are a member of the 16-team Pacific Coast League and are one of 30 teams in the world playing the highest level of Minor League Baseball. The 2015 season has seen the club shatter the single-game attendance record at Chukchansi Park thanks to their worldwide attention garnered from changing their name to the Fresno Tacos for one game. Entertainment is a key element to the overall experience at a Grizzlies game and the championship series will see that be taken to the next level. To contact someone at the Grizzlies, please call 559.320.HITS or visit FresnoGrizzlies.com.