Spectacular Sunday of promotions in Frisco

FRISCO, TEXAS (AUGUST 31, 2014) - Even on a warm August evening in the Metroplex, the Frisco RoughRiders found themselves chilled to the bone last night after completing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge with help from fans. Today at 6:05 p.m. the 'Riders continue their final regular season home stand and have plenty of goodies in store for fans, including a free kid-sized Elvis Andrews replica jersey T-shirt, $1 cotton candy and a great ticket deal for the whole family!

CLICK FOR VIDEO OF THE ROUGHRIDERS TAKING THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

Even a narrow loss to Midland last night could not dampen things at Dr Pepper Ballpark - but more than two dozen buckets of ice cold water certainly did the trick. After new owner Chuck Greenberg challenged the RoughRiders to take the Ice Bucket Challenge on the previous home stand, the team accepted with a twist: fans at Saturday's game bid to douse their favorite Frisco player. A sellout crowd was eager to participate and the RoughRiders raised more than $1,000 for ALS research in the coldest way possible!

The Ice Bucket Challenge was part of a fun Saturday night that also featured free RoughRiders footballs given to the first 2,000 fans through the turnstiles and $1 ice cream sandwiches available at concession stands all night long. In the sixth inning, a "Blue Light Special" for $1 beer and a merchandise discount at the team store was announced. Since the new ownership group led by Greenberg and Scott Sonju officially came on-board two weeks ago, every home game has become a celebration of this new era of RoughRiders baseball and a "Thank You" to our loyal fans. Fans have been treated to special giveaway items, great deals on team gear and nightly $1 specials on concessions items.

In store for Sunday: The fan-friendly promotions continue tonight at Dr Pepper Ballpark as the regular season winds to a close on this holiday weekend. Tonight the first 1,500 kids at the ballpark on Sunday will receive an Elvis Andrews replica 'Riders T-shirt jersey and cotton candy will be just a buck all night long (just don't tell your dentist). Additionally, tonight marks the final "Raising Cane's Grand Slam Sunday" of the regular season; for just $39.50, fans will receive four tickets to the game, four 'Riders hats and vouchers for four free Raising Cane's 3-finger combos. Another "Blue Light Special" will be announced sometime during the game, so keep your eyes glued to the video board for another ridiculous deal!

For the final home stand over Labor Day Weekend, RoughRiders fans will have plenty to look forward to, including:

Sunday, August 31st (6:05 p.m.)

• Elvis Andrus Replica Jersey T-Shirt (first 1,500 kids)
• $1 cotton candy all night long
• Raising Cane's Grand Slam Sunday: 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 Raising Cane's 3-finger combos for just $39.50
• Kids Run the Bases postgame

Monday, September 1st (6:05 p.m.)

• 'Riders Duffel Bag (first 1,500 fans)
• $1 sodas all night long
• Dairy Queen 4 pack: 4 tickets, 4 hats, 4 Blizzards for just $39.50
• Kids Run the Bases postgame

But wait, there's more! 

• 'Riders "Blue Light Specials" will continue throughout the home stand! At some point during every game a new Blue Light Special will be announced 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!
• Playground inflatables will be FREE of charge the rest of the season!
• Additional RoughRiders players signing pre-game autographs
• Nightly giveaways and cool prizes for lucky fans - every game

The RoughRiders remaining home schedule:

• Sunday, August 31st vs. Midland 6:05 p.m.
• Monday, September 1st vs. Midland 6:05 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 3rd vs. Midland in South Division Playoffs 7:05 p.m.
• Thursday, September 4th vs. Midland South Division Playoffs 7:05 p.m.

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. 

About the RoughRiders

The Frisco RoughRiders are the Double-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers and play their games at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas. The team was founded in 2003 and has finished first among all Double-A minor league teams in attendance each season from 2005 - 2013, drawing more than six million fans in 11 seasons. More than one hundred former RoughRiders have gone on to play in Major League Baseball, including All-Stars Chris Davis, Elvis Andrus, Adrian Gonzalez and Ian Kinsler. For more information on the Frisco RoughRiders and Dr Pepper Ballpark, please contact Alex Vispoli at (972) 334-1976 or via e-mail at [email protected].