2003 Season
January 21: RoughRiders announce ballpark
The Frisco RoughRiders announced that Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. and the Dr Pepper Bottling Company of Texas have entered into a partnership with the RoughRiders for naming rights to the team's state-of-the-art stadium.
April 3: RoughRiders sell out inaugural Season Opener
In the first ever professional game at Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark, the RoughRiders announce a sellout of over 10,000 fans.
September, 2: Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark named "Best New Ballpark for 2003"
Each year, the award by baseballparks.com goes to the new baseball stadium with the best combination of superior design, attractive site selection and fan amenities.
September 2: First playoff game is played at Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark
The first playoff game for both the RoughRiders and Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark was played as the 'Riders defeated Wichita.
September 13: RoughRiders advance to Texas League Championship Series
The ‘Riders advance to the Texas League Championship Series to face the San Antonio Missions, but lost four games to one in the best-of-seven series.
September 26: RoughRiders set attendance records during inaugural season
Dr Pepper/Seven Up Ballpark witnessed 675,620 fans come through the turnstiles in the RoughRiders’ inaugural season, which ranked fourth overall in all of minor league attendance.
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