Texas League playoffs come to Frisco this week
FRISCO, TEXAS (SEPTEMBER 2, 2014) - For the eighth time in team history and the fourth time in the last five years, the Frisco RoughRiders have qualified for the Texas League playoffs. Postseason play in the South Division Championship Series begins on Wednesday night at Dr Pepper Ballpark when the RoughRiders host the Midland RockHounds and there will be plenty for fans to look forward to when they come out to see playoff baseball this week, including nightly specials on hot dogs and beer.
Fans can watch the "Trip to a Title" firsthand and tickets for all playoff games start at just $7. Tickets may be purchased at the Dr Pepper Ballpark box office, by calling (972) 731-9200, e-mailing [email protected] or visiting www.RidersBaseball.com.
Frisco clinched its spot in the postseason by winning the first half South Division title and clinched the second half with Monday night's win over Midland. The RockHounds qualified for the playoffs as a wild card entrant and the two teams will meet for the right to play for the Texas League Championship later this month. The schedule for the first round of the playoffs is as follows:
South Division Championship Series vs. Midland RockHounds (best-of-five-game series)
- Game One: Wednesday, September 3, 7:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark
- Game Two: Thursday, September 4, 7:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark
- Game Three: Friday, September 5, 7:00 p.m. at Midland
- Game Four*: Saturday, September 6, 7:00 p.m. at Midland
- Game Five*: Sunday, September 7, 6:05 p.m. at Dr Pepper Ballpark
* - if necessary
Wednesday will be another "Weiner Wednesday" at Dr Pepper Ballpark, with $1 hot dogs all game long. And, back by popular demand, the RoughRiders will host another "Thirsty Thursday" with $1 beer at the ballpark from 6-8 p.m. Additionally, another "Blue Light Special" will be announced sometime during each game, 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!
For every playoff game, the playground inflatables will be free of charge and RoughRiders players will be signing autographs and taking advice from Frisco fans as to how the team can bring home a second Texas League championship!
Should the 'Riders advance to the Texas League Championship Series, Frisco would host the North Division Champion in Games Three, Four and Five (if necessary) on September 12, 13 and 14.
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.