Express Returns July 4th For Seven-Game Series

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The Round Rock Express returns home Friday, July 4 to kick-off a seven-game homestand with Red, White & Blue Weekend at Dell Diamond. The Express will first welcome the Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers affiliate) to town for a three-game weekend series July 4-6 before hosting a four-game set with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies) July 7-10.

Red, White & Blue Weekend starts Friday with an American Flag giveaway to get fans in the holiday spirit before Bud Light Friday Fireworks fill the Central Texas sky as the Express celebrates America's birthday with a post-game pyrotechnic extravaganza. There will also be a Brew Review (beer tasting) in the United Heritage Center during the game. All fans are encouraged to stick around following the fireworks to run the bases on the field and enjoy live music in the Intel Club (free admission post-game).

Additionally, Express players and coaches will wear patriotic jerseys on July 4 that will be auctioned off for charity on Military Appreciation Night Thursday, July 17.

The celebration will continue on into Saturday as Super Series presents another illuminative fireworks spectacular following Round Rock's contest with the Sounds.

On Sunday, July 6, the weekend's festivities will conclude with an All-American Picnic Special at the ballpark. For $25, fans get a reserved ticket to the game, as well as access to the picnic area where they can enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, and other refreshments. It's also H-E-B Kid's Day at the park with pre-game events outside the stadium & post-game run the bases (12 & under), and there will be a Junior Sluggers Player Meet & Greet (must be a Junior Slugger member to participate). And if that wasn't enough, New York Jets wide receiver, TCU legend and Hutto Hippo hero Jeremy Kerley will be throwing out the first pitch.

The homestand continues Monday, July 7 as Mrs. Baird's gives you the opportunity to eat for cheap with $1 hot dog and sodas.

Bring the whole family or a group of friends out to the park on Tuesday with half-priced tickets, presented by A+ Federal Credit Union!

Come on down and join Ballpark Rob Barker for another fun Winning Wednesday, presented by the Texas Lottery! Also on Wednesday, fans can help Strike Out Hunger by bringing two H-E-B branded canned food items to exchange for a free lawn ticket with all proceeds benefitting Capital Area Food Bank.

To conclude the homestand, Dell Diamond will transform into the North Pole on Thursday, July 10 for Christmas in July with real snow, Christmas trees, elves, presents (giveaways), carolers, SANTA and more. There will also be Round Rock Blue Santa Toy Drive, so bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free berm ticket! Gifts for ages 0-2 and 6-9 for both boys and girls are most needed. Additionally, there will be a Family Expo held in the United Heritage Center and The Original Thirsty Thursday returns with draft beer specials and $1 sodas presented by Firetrol.

All games are scheduled for 7:05 p.m. start times.

Express games are broadcasted on The Horn 104.9 FM and can be streamed live online at www.hornfm.com.

Below are highlights and promotions for each game of the seven-game homestand:

Friday, July 4   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers)
media partner: KVUE, KISS FM
community partner: Folds of Honor Foundation

• Bud Light Friday Fireworks
• Live post-game music in Intel Club (free admission)

Saturday, July 5   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers)
media partner: KVUE, 102.3 The Beat
community partner: PET Austin

• Ceremonial first pitch by former Texas standout, wide receiver Quan Cosby
• Post-game Firework Spectacular presented by Super Series

Sunday, July 6   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers)
media partner: KXAN, The Zone
community partner: Wilco Blue Star Mothers

• Ceremonial first pitch by New York Jets receiver, TCU great and Hutto legend Jeremy Kerley
• All-American Picnic Special -- For $25, fans get a reserved ticket to the game and access to the picnic area where they can enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon, and other refreshments
• H-E-B Kids Day
• Junior Sluggers Player Meet & Greet (must be a Junior Slugger to participate)

Monday, July 7   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies)
media partner: Univision TV, Spirit
community partner: Vida Fest

• $1 Hot Dogs and Sodas presented by Mrs. Baird's

Tuesday, July 8   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies)
media partner: Univision TV, Spirit

• Half-priced tickets presented by A+ Federal Credit Union

Wednesday, July 9   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies)
media partner: Univision TV, Spirit

• Strike Out Hunger - trade two H-E-B branded canned food items for a free lawn ticket. All donations benefit Capital Area Food Bank
• Winning Wednesday presented by the Texas Lottery - all in-game promotions will be modeled after some of your favorite game shows!

Thursday, July 10   |   7:05 p.m.   |   Express vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox (Colorado Rockies)
media partner: Univision TV, Spirit
community partner: Water for Africa

• Christmas in July - real snow, elves, presents (giveaways), carolers, SANTA and more
• Round Rock Blue Santa Toy Drive - bring a new, unwrapped toy and receive a free berm ticket. Gifts for ages 0-2 and 6-9 for both boys and girls are most needed
• The Original Thirsty Thursday presented by Firetrol - discount draft beer and $1 sodas
• Family Expo (held in United Heritage Center)

For more information on the Express, visit www.RoundRockExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255. Keep up with the Express on Facebook and Twitter!