HOUSTON -- The Houston Astros will celebrate their National League Wild Card berth with a free "Rally Monday" party tomorrow (Oct. 4) from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside Minute Maid Park.
Fans attending Rally Monday should enter the ballpark through the Union Station entrance (corner of Texas and Crawford street) or through the South Home Plate entrance (Texas Avenue near the Clock Tower). Parking is free in the Astros parking lots on the east side (Highway 59 side) of the ballpark.
Rally Monday will feature live music from RCA recording artist Randy Rogers and free hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks for all fans. The first 600 fans will receive a free rally towel and a free MLB Authentic Collection CD. The MLB music sampler, created by Major League Baseball
and Capitol/EMI Records, includes top artists such as The Beastie Boys, Lenny Kravitz, Yellowcard, Norah Jones and others. The Astros also will be conducting a free drawing for playoff tickets and Astros memorabilia. Astros Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton, Astros owner Drayton McLane and other special guests will be on hand at the rally.
In celebration of the 2004 postseason, Major League Baseball has designated Oct. 4 as the first-ever Rally Monday for all eight of the postseason clubs. Rally Monday is an annual "baseball holiday" that will take place on the day prior to the start of the postseason and provide
fans the opportunity to celebrate their team's entry into the playoffs.
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