The Round Rock Express is back at Dell Diamond for this season's Red Dirt Rumble rivalry.
The team opened on Tuesday night with a six-game series against the Oklahoma City Dodgers.
CBS Austin This Morning anchors John-Carlos Estrada and Allison Miller visited Dell Diamond to see the new food, theme nights, and team alter ego for the 2022 season.
Dell Diamond provides all the classic baseball foods, including hotdogs and popcorn. But Chef Edward Ebert also likes to cater to foodies.
One of his newest creations is the Portobello Philly at Ono Pacific Grill, including grilled portobello, julienne onions and peppers, pepper jack cheese, and sriracha aioli. That's just one of the many new updates to the menu this season.
Since the 2021 baseball season, Dell Diamond has focused on renovated storefronts, new menu options, technology enhancements, and safe dining measures for fans attending games.
Here are the theme nights you can expect this week:
- Bring your furry friend to the 7:05 p.m. game on Thursday, May 12 for HEB's Pints & Pups! Humans can "sip" back and relax with their dog plus discounted draft beer specials for The Original Thirsty Thursday, thanks to Firetrol
- On Friday, May 13, Dell Diamond becomes a galaxy not so far, far away for Star Wars Night! During the 7:05 p.m. game, enjoy photo ops with characters and a lightsaber class, plus a postgame lightsaber performance during Bud Light's Friday Fireworks! CBS Austin Anchor John-Carlos Estrada and Allison Miller will be throwing out the first pitch around 6:30 p.m.
- Get your popcorn ready for the "Facing Nolan" screening after the 6:05 p.m. game on Saturday, May 14. Thanks to Intel, all ticketed guests will be treated to a postgame screening of the documentary on #DellDiamond's video board from the comfort of their seats.
- Sunday FUNday at Dell Diamond. Presented by HEB, young #RRExpress fans can enjoy free inflatables and train rides outside the ballpark before the game and run the bases after the 1:05 p.m. game on Sunday, May 15.
Several times throughout the season, the Round Rock Express team transforms into the Round Rock Chupacabras as part of Minor League Baseball's Copa de la Diversión initiative.
The team will be wearing the specialty uniforms on May 22, June 29, and July 22.
For more information about the Express, visit RRExpress.com or call (512) 255-2255.
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