Arlen, Great Outdoors and Girl Power lead huge homestand
FRISCO, Texas (April 29, 2019) - The Frisco RoughRiders begin the month of May with a full week at home, playing a seven-game homestand Wednesday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 7 at Dr Pepper Ballpark.After an Education Day matinee on Wednesday, the RoughRiders bring the works of Mike Judge to
FRISCO, Texas (April 29, 2019) - The Frisco RoughRiders begin the month of May with a full week at home, playing a seven-game homestand Wednesday, May 1 through Tuesday, May 7 at Dr Pepper Ballpark.
After an Education Day matinee on Wednesday, the RoughRiders bring the works of Mike Judge to the spotlight Thursday with Tribute to Arlen Night, honoring Judge's works such as "King of the Hill" and "Office Space". The evening also coincides with another Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard, bringing "the BIGGEST party in North Texas" to Frisco.
Saturday, May 4, the Riders host Great Outdoors Night, celebrating the vibrant outdoor recreational community in North Texas while also honoring the conservancy efforts of Teddy Roosevelt. The first 1,500 fans through the gates that evening take home a free Riders camo hat.
The Riders conclude the weekend with the club's annual Girl Power Night, aimed at both celebrating the accomplishments of women in our community while also empowering the next generation of female leaders. As part of the special evening, the Riders will have a female PA announcer, bring in bat girls to work with the bat boys and play video tributes to some of the women who have made a positive impact on society.
The full week at home also features fireworks after Friday and Saturday's games, in addition to a wealth of other daily specials and promos. A full rundown of the homestand is listed below.
Wednesday, May 1 vs. Arkansas - 11:05 a.m.
* Education Day: Students from around DFW are invited to the ballpark for a day of learning and baseball.
Thursday, May 2 vs. Arkansas - 7:05 p.m.
* Tribute to Arlen Night: The evening is dedicated to celebrating the great works of Mike Judge.
* Deep Ellum Brewing Party @ The Yard: Be part of the BIGGEST party in North Texas, which includes $1 beers, a live DJ and a great social scene. Tickets start at just $10 and fans can upgrade their party by taking it to the lazy river for just $25 (fans 21 & older only).
* Thirsty Thursday: Quench your thirst with $1 domestic draft beers, $2 craft and imports, and $1 Dr Pepper products from 6-8 p.m.
* Kids run the bases after the game
Friday, May 3 vs. Arkansas - 7:05 p.m.
* Fireworks Friday, presented by CoServ: Watch fireworks from the field after the game
Saturday, May 4 vs. Springfield - 7:05 p.m.
* Great Outdoors Night: The first 1,500 fans receive a free Riders camo hat
* Sky-Lit Saturday, presented by Lexus: Watch fireworks from the field after the game
Sunday, May 5 vs. Springfield - 4:05 p.m.
* Girl Power Night: This one's for the girls. The evening included a female PA announcer, bat girls and tributes to the great female leaders in our community.
* Kids Sunday Funday: Play catch on the field from 3:00-3:30 and enjoy our new Kids Zone throughout the game. Riders Kids Club members get a free ticket to all Sunday home games.
* Kids run the bases after the game
Monday, May 6 vs. Springfield - 7:05 p.m.
* Margarita Monday: Get your week started right with margarita specials and a ballgame
* Kids run the bases after the game
Tuesday, May 7 vs. Springfield - 7:05 p.m.
* Half Off For Hunger: Donate canned food items at the box office to receive half off select seats
* Kids run the bases after the game
Single-game tickets, season ticket memberships and group hospitality packages are all on-sale for the remainder of the 2019 season, which runs through August 25. For more information about the 2019 season, visit RidersBaseball.com or call (972) 731-9200.
About the RoughRiders
The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at beautiful Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A franchises in attendance in each of the last 14 seasons (2005-2018). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg. Since then, the new ownership group, together with the City of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise enhancements, investing over $8 million in a wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including a state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store and the world's largest water feature in a sports facility, the massive Choctaw Lazy River. These enhancements earned the Riders and the City of Frisco Ballpark Digest's prestigious "Best Ballpark Renovation" award for xtwo consecutive years (2015 and 2016). More than 150 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars