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CLEBURNE, Texas -- The Cleburne Railroaders jointly announced with the American Association the release of the 2018 schedule Monday afternoon.

Following divisional realignment and the addition of the expansion Chicago Dogs (Rosemont, Ill.), Cleburne will play 50 home games and 50 road games in 2018.

Now with six teams in each division, Cleburne will play four series against each of its five division opponents (Texas, Wichita, Kansas City, Sioux City and Lincoln), two at home and two on the road. The Railroaders will play each of the six North Division opponents (Winnipeg, St. Paul, Sioux Falls, Gary, Chicago and Fargo-Moorhead) twice, with one series at home and one on the road.

Highlights of the 2018 schedule include the first-ever visits from Chicago on July 13-15 and Gary SouthShore on July 27-30.

The back-to-back defending champion Winnipeg Goldeyes begin their title defense in the season-opener at The Depot on May 18, and the Railroaders are at home on July 4th for the second consecutive season.

Cleburne will also make its first ever trips to Sioux City (May 25-27), Chicago (July 6-8) and Winnipeg (Aug. 6-8).

Most weekday and weeknight home games will begin at 7:06 p.m. and most Sunday home games will begin at 6:05 p.m. Exceptions are: May 20/June 3 (2:05 p.m.), May 23 (12:05 p.m.), July 4 (6:05 p.m.) and Sept. 3 (1:05 p.m.). All times and dates are subject to change.

Stay tuned with the Railroaders for the release of the promotional schedule. Single-game tickets will soon go on sale, and 10-game plans are already available for purchase by visiting the box office located near the main gate at The Depot.