Riders homestand preview: Sunday, July 17 - Wednesday, July 20

FRISCO, TEXAS (July 16, 2016) - The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, return to Dr Pepper Ballpark this Sunday to start a four-game homestand against the San Antonio Missions (San Diego Padres). The homestand is highlighted by Christmas in July, which will be held during Sunday's game.

Christmas comes early this year, and holiday spirit will be in the air on this summer evening at Dr Pepper Ballpark. The first 1,500 fans to enter the ballpark Sunday will receive RoughRiders ugly sweater t-shirts. There will also be a post-game fireworks show, and fans can watch the display from the field.

The homestand also features a Big Money Monday, where select fans in attendance will have an opportunity to win "Big Money" in various games and contests. One lucky winner will have the chance to win a big money jackpot.

On Taco Tuesday, fans can enjoy $2 tacos available all game long, along with select $3 beers and half-price margaritas from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

$1 hot dogs, presented by Texas Chili Company, will be served at Dr Pepper Ballpark on Weiner Wednesday.

The following is a breakdown of the entire promotional schedule during the upcoming homestand:

Sunday, July 17, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (6:05 p.m.) - Christmas in July, featuring Riders Ugly Sweater T-Shirt Giveaway, Whataburger Kids Art Contest Baseball Giveaway, Kids Sunday Funday, Post-Game Fireworks

• Gates: 5:00 p.m. to the public, 4:30 p.m. for Founder's Members
• Christmas in July: This special night at the ballpark includes a RoughRiders ugly sweater t-shirt giveaway for the first 1,500 fans in attendance.
• Whataburger Kids Art Contest Baseball Giveaway: Contest winner Sarah X. from Bowie Elementary School will have her artwork featured on a baseball giveaway for the first 500 kids ages 12-and-younger in attendance. The Riders will also recognize the top six students from the contest during the game.
• Kids Sunday Funday: Includes a pre-game catch on the field for kids and their parents/guardians (up to 35 minutes prior to first pitch). There will also be $1 ice cream sandwiches all game long.
• Post-Game Fireworks: Fans can go onto the field to watch a spectacular fireworks display.
• Dr Pepper 4 for $44 Fan Pack: Every Thursday and Sunday home game, for just $44, receive four tickets, four hot dogs, and four Dr Pepper products when purchasing the Dr Pepper 4 for $44 Fan Pack online at www.ridersbaseball.com/dpfanpack.

Monday, July 18, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (7:05 p.m.) - Big Money Monday

• Gates: 6:00 p.m. to the public, 5:30 p.m. for Founder's Members
• Big Money Monday: Select fans in attendance will have the chance to win "Big Money" in various games and contest. One lucky fan will even have the chance to win a big money JACKPOT of up to $25,000 on a game situation or in a game of chance. Fans can sign up at Guest Services from the time that gates open through the third inning.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (7:05 p.m.) - Taco Tuesday

• Gates: 6:00 p.m. to the public, 5:30 p.m. for Founder's Members
• Taco Tuesday: Fans can enjoy $2 tacos all game long, along with select $3 beers and half-price margaritas from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - Riders vs. San Antonio Missions (SD) (7:05 p.m.) - Weiner Wednesday, presented by Texas Chili Company, Kids Run the Bases

• Gates: 6:00 p.m. to the public, 5:30 p.m. for Founder's Members
• Weiner Wednesday, presented by Texas Chili Company: Hot dogs are just $1 all game long.
• Kids Run the Bases: All kids 12-and-younger can run the bases after the game.

Tickets for all games during the homestand and the rest of the season are available now online at RidersBaseball.com, via email at [email protected], over the phone at (972) 731-9200, or in-person at the RoughRiders box office. The RoughRiders host 70 games through Labor Day, September 5.

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 11 seasons (2005-2015). In August 2014, the RoughRiders were purchased by an ownership group led by Chuck Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The new ownership group, together with the city of Frisco, has spearheaded numerous major franchise improvements over the past two seasons, investing over $7 million in wide array of facility upgrades and improvements, including the new state-of-the-art HD video board, sound system, Bull Moose Saloon, InTouch Grille, Riders Outpost Team Store, and the newest and biggest creation, the 174-foot Choctaw Lazy River. The improvements made prior to the 2015 season earned the Riders and the City of Frisco "Best Ballpark Renovation" of 2015 by Ballpark Digest. More than 130 former RoughRiders players have gone on to play Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez, Ian Kinsler, Nelson Cruz, and C.J. Wilson as well as current Rangers stars Derek Holland, Rougned Odor, and Mitch Moreland. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please visit RidersBaseball.com or contact Nathan Barnett at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].

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