Rangers ready for longest homestand of the year
The Texas Rangers will host the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Kansas City Royals, and the Toronto Blue Jays on a ten-game homestand that runs from April 18-28. This matches the Rangers’ longest homestand of 2011 (also August 22-September 1).
The American League West Division rival Angels open the homestand with three 7:05 p.m. games, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 18-20. All fans attending the homestand opener on Monday will receive a Claw and Antler Cap presented by FOX Sports Southwest and Progressive.
The Royals follow for a three-game weekend series, Friday and Saturday, April 22-23 at 7:05 p.m. and Easter Sunday, April 24 at 2:05 p.m. April 22 is the first Verizon Wireless Fireworks Friday of 2011 with $10.00 tickets in the Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, and Upper Reserved seating areas as well as $5 cash parking in all Rangers lots. Prior to the game, current Royals Jeff Francoeur and Matt Treanor will receive their 2010 A.L. Championship rings in an on-field ceremony. The Rangers will also honor Jackie Robinson’s historic debut in the major leagues 64 years ago on Friday evening.
The Rangers will recognize several 2010 outstanding performances prior to Saturday’s game. Josh Hamilton will
receive his Silver Bat for winning the 2010 A.L. batting title and will join Adrian Beltre in being presented 2010 A.L. Silver Slugger Awards. Hamilton will also be honored with the 2010 Players Choice Award as the A.L.’s Outstanding Player. Following the game, KC and the Sunshine Band will perform in concert on the North Lawn. Fans with a ticket to Saturday’s Rangers-Royals game can attend the concert at no additional charge.
On Sunday, the first 10,000 youngsters, 13 and under receive Easter Eggs that contains coupons good for special Rangers Ballpark in Arlington discounts and other prizes.
Toronto closes the homestand with a four game series, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, April 25-27 at 7:05 p.m. and Thursday, April 28 at 1:05 p.m. All fans receive an Adrian Beltre T-shirt presented by Sweet Baby Ray’s on Monday. In-park fan balloting to select the starting lineups for the 2011 All-Star Game begins on Thursday, April 27. Rangers manager Ron Washington will lead the A.L. All-Stars in the July 12 game at Chase Field in Phoenix.
Game-by-game highlights of the homestand:
Monday, April 18, 2011 – vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• Claw and Antler Caps presented by FOX Sports Southwest and Progressive for all fans.
• Alvarado ISD Night
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 – vs. vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• Thirsty Tuesday with $1.00 off selected beverages.
• Ceremonial first pitch by University of North Texas Head Football Coach Dan McCarney
• Keller ISD Night
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 – vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• Dollar Hot Dog Night
• Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday. Four Rangers players, coaches, and alumni will be signing autographs on designated areas of the concourse between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. The names of the players signing will be available when the gates open.
• Ozarka Website Wednesday. Tickets are half price in Upper Reserved, Upper Box, Lexus Club Terrace, and Lower Reserved when purchased on texasrangers.com.
• Grand Prairie ISD Night
Friday, April 22, 2011 – vs. Kansas City Royals – 7:05 p.m. – TXA-21-HD
• Verizon Wireless Fireworks Friday. Tickets are $10 in the Lexus Club Terrace, Upper Box, and Upper Reserved seating areas on texasrangers.com. All cash parking is $5. Fireworks following the game set to Sing-A-Long Music.
• Jackie Robinson Recognition including Jackie Robinson Scholars pre-game presentation
• Grapevine Colleyville ISD Night
Saturday, April 23, 2011 – vs. Kansas City Royals – 7:05 p.m. – FSSWHD
• Night of Awards Pre-Game
• KC and the Sunshine Band Post-Game Concert on North Lawn
• Ceremonial first pitch by U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk
Sunday, April 24, 2011 – vs. Kansas City Royals – 2:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD (Gates open at 12:30 p.m.)
• Easter Eggs distributed to first 10,000 youngsters 13 and under
• Blue Bell $1 Ice Cream Sunday.
• Run the Bases following the game.
Monday, April 25, 2011 – vs. Toronto Blue Jays – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• Adrian Beltre T-Shirt presented by Sweet Baby Ray’s for all fans.
• University of Texas-Arlington Night
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 – vs. vs. Toronto Blue Jays – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• Thirsty Tuesday with $1.00 off selected beverages.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 – vs. Toronto Blue Jays – 7:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD
• In-Park All-Star Balloting Begins
• Dollar Hot Dog Night
• Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday. Four Rangers players, coaches, and alumni will be signing autographs on designated areas of the concourse between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. The names of the players signing will be available when the gates open.
• Ozarka Website Wednesday. Tickets are half price in Upper Reserved, Upper Box, Lexus Club Terrace, and Lower Reserved when purchased on texasrangers.com.
Thursday, April 28, 2011 – vs. vs. Toronto Blue Jays – 1:05 p.m. – FSSW-HD (Gates open at 11:30 a.m.)
Tickets can be purchased online at texasrangers.com, by calling 972.RANGERS, or at the Rangers Ballpark ticket office.
