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RiverDogs To Appear on CBS Sports Network's Minor League Baseball Game of the Week on June 19

Charleston opens second half in prime time against Kannapolis at Riley Park
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June 4, 2014

CHARLESTON, S.C. - On Thursday, June 19, the Charleston RiverDogs, the Single-A® affiliate of the New York Yankees will host the Kannapolis Intimidators in the Minor League Baseball™ Game of the Week on CBS Sports Network at 7:05 p.m. The RiverDogs have been selected as one of 15 MiLB™ teams to host a nationally televised game this season as part of an agreement announced on May 1 between MiLB and CBS Sports Network. Highlights of the night will include a visit from the "Beach Queens," featuring the eight honorees from the Queen of Folly Beach and Edisto Beach Pageant, as well as Budweiser Thirsty Thursday with $1 drafts and DJ Natty Heavy. Also, RiverDogs radio broadcaster Sean Houston will call the game from a treadmill behind home plate.

"We are excited to have the RiverDogs showcased on Minor League Baseball's Game of the Week," said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols. "Fans throughout the Lowcountry have enjoyed our unique promotions, our award-winning food and beverage options, along with the personalized experiences of the 'Be Your Own Fan' campaign. This is a great opportunity for the entire nation to see why Charleston is one of the top cities in the country while enjoying some RiverDogs baseball down at The Joe."

"We look forward to exposing even more fans to the excitement of Minor League Baseball, from top prospects working their way up to the major leagues to the fun and engaging elements our fans enjoy at our ballparks," Minor League Baseball President & CEO Pat O'Conner, added.

This is the first time in MiLB's 100 plus years of existence that multiple classifications of Minor League Baseball will be featured on a national TV broadcast. Fans tuning in to the Game of the Week broadcasts will see intrastate rivalries, an array of baseball's top prospects and 15 unique team locations over the course of the season. A total of 28 MiLB teams are being featured, as well as eight different leagues and more than 20 Major League Baseball affiliations.

Dick Gabriel and Doug Flynn will anchor each week's matchup. Gabriel, a three-time Kentucky Sportscaster of the Year, will be joined by Flynn, a two-time World Series Champion with the Cincinnati Reds and Gold Glove winner with the New York Mets. Lauren Gardner will serve as roving reporter.

"Since baseball began its first player draft in 1965, only 21 selections out of nearly 60,000 have advanced directly to Major League Baseball without first playing in Minor League Baseball," said Michael Hand, Chief Marketing Officer for Minor League Baseball and President, MiLB Enterprises. "By televising our games to a national audience, MiLB can feature the next generation of stars at all classifications as they travel The Road to the Show."

CBS Sports Network is available across the country to more than 99 million households through local cable, video and telco providers, and via satellite on DirecTV Channel 221 and Dish Network Channel 158. For more information, and to access the CBS Sports Network channel finder, go to www.cbssportsnetwork.com.

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About Charleston RiverDogs

The Charleston RiverDogs, located in Charleston, S.C., are the Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees and members of the South Atlantic League. The team is owned by the Goldklang Group, a sports entertainment consulting and management firm. Last year, the RiverDogs captured the prestigious Larry MacPhail Award, marking the second time in franchise history that the team was honored for the top promotional effort in all of Minor League Baseball. Former Charleston players from past decades include Hall of Fame infielder Roberto Alomar, 1994 Cy Young Award winner David Cone, and 2010 American League MVP Josh Hamilton. Current Yankees pitchers David Robertson and Dellin Betances are former RiverDogs as well. For more information about the RiverDogs, go to www.riverdogs.com.

About Minor League Baseball

Minor League Baseball, headquartered in St. Petersburg, Fla., is the governing body for all professional baseball teams in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic that are affiliated with Major League Baseball clubs through their farm systems. Fans are coming out in unprecedented numbers to this one-of-a-kind experience that can only be found at Minor League Baseball ballparks. In 2013, Minor League Baseball attracted more than 41 million fans to its ballparks to see the future stars of the sport hone their skills. From the electricity in the stands to the excitement on the field, Minor League Baseball has provided affordable family-friendly entertainment to people of all ages since its founding in 1901. For more information about Minor League Baseball, visit www.MiLB.com.