Arlington, Texas -- The Texas Rangers return from the All-Star Break to open a seven game homestand against the Cleveland Indians and Oakland A's beginning Friday, July 20, at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
Cleveland opens the homestand with a three game series Friday, July 20, at 7:05 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, at 7:05 p.m.; and Sunday, July 22, at 2:05 p.m.
On Friday, the first 15,000 fans will receive a PowerAde/Kroger Celebration Snow Globe. And T-Mobile Friday Fireworks, set to a theme of Texas in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, will follow the contest.
Fans who picked up the Dr Pepper/Albertsons Adrian Beltre Best Friends Bobblhead on June 16 can complete their set on Saturday, when the first 15,000 fans will receive a Dr Pepper/Tom Thumb Elvis Andrus Best Friends Bobblehead.
Saturday is also another Texas Rangers FOX Sports Southwest University Days, as Oklahoma State University takes its turn in the spotlight. Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin, an Oklahoma State product, will throw a first pitch as part of the pre-game festivities.
Fans can purchase tickets for Oklahoma State UDays at texasrangers.com/udays and arrive early to receive a special edition, Rangers cap themed in Cowboys colors. The hats are distributed on a first come, first served basis.
The Cleveland series concludes Sunday, when fans 13 and younger can also enjoy $1 ice cream thanks to another Blue Bell Ice Cream Sunday.
Oakland is in town for the final four games of the homestand. The division foes square off at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, July 23; Tuesday, July 24; Wednesday, July 25; and Thursday, July 26.
Wednesday is Texas Chili Company Dollar Hot Dog Night.
Fans who purchase the Xmas in July Theme Night ticket for Wednesday's game through texasrangers.com/themenights can receive a limited edition Nomar Mazara elf on the shelf.
The homestand concludes on Thursday, when another Theme Night celebrates the 25th anniversary of "The Sandlot." Tickets purchased for "The Sandlot" Theme Night through texasrangers.com/themenights will receive an exclusive Adrian Beltre "slime" baseball.
Tickets can be purchased at texasrangers.com, by calling 972.RANGERS, and at the Globe Life Park in Arlington ticket office.
Game-by-game highlights of the homestand:
Friday, July 20 vs. Cleveland Indians - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· New Era Alumni Alley-INF/OF Jeff Frye, 6:00-6:45 p.m.
· PowerAde/Kroger Celebration Snow Globe (first 15,000)
· National Anthem & God Bless America performed by Monica Saldivar
· T-Mobile Friday Fireworks set to a Texas in Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame theme
Saturday, July 21 vs. Cleveland Indians - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· New Era Alumni Alley-Pitcher Jose Guzman, 5:30-6:15 p.m.
· Dr Pepper/Tom Thumb Elvis Andrus Best Friends Bobblehead (first 15,000)
· Globe Life Field Q&A with Jack Hill and Rob Matwick on Hilti Observation Deck, 6:00 p.m.
· Oklahoma State University Night
· First pitch by Blake Jarwin, Cowboys tight end and Oklahoma State University product
· National Anthem & God Bless America performed by Charley Pride
Sunday, July 22 vs. Cleveland Indians - 2:05 p.m. - FSSW
Gates Open at 12:30 p.m.
· Blue Bell $1 Ice Cream Sunday (youngsters, 13 and younger)
· National Anthem and God Bless America performed by Ginny Mac
Monday, July 23 vs. Oakland A's - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· National Anthem performed by Loralia Milton
Tuesday, July 24 vs. Oakland A's - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· National Anthem performed by Salvation Army Choir
Wednesday, July 25 vs. Oakland A's - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· Dr Pepper Autograph Wednesday (only for members of the Jr. Rangers Club, presented by the Smile Generation)
· Texas Chili Company Dollar Hot Dog Day
· Xmas in July Theme Night
· First pitch by Kekoa Ramirez, an 8-year-old baseball player whose heart stopped after he was hit in the chest by a ball during a game in June, and Tommy Perez, an EMT who used a defibrillator on Ramirez to save his life
· National Anthem performed by Celebration Choir
· In-game send-off for RBI All-Star teams representing the Rangers Academy at the RBI Southwest Regional Tournament in Austin
Thursday, July 26 vs. Oakland A's - 7:05 p.m. - FSSW
· "The Sandlot" 25th Anniversary Theme Night
· National Anthem performed by One Voice
Rangers to host Indians & Athletics during 7-game homestand
The Texas Rangers return from the All-Star Break to open a seven game homestand against the Cleveland Indians and Oakland A's beginning Friday, July 20, at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
July 19th, 2018