Company's Description:

The City of Charleston’s rich professional baseball history dates back to 1886 when the Seagulls took the field as members of the Southern League. Since then, Charleston has hosted 70 seasons of professional baseball, from the Rebels and Rainbows at College Park on Rutledge Avenue, to the present day RiverDogs at “The Joe” on the scenic banks of the Ashley River. From the deadball era of the late 1800s to the blazing base running of B.J. Upton, Charleston and professional baseball have been closely tied together.

With considerable assistance from the City of Charleston and a partnership with the Citadel, the RiverDogs opened the 1997 season at brand new Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on the banks of the scenic Ashley River.

Along with a new, picturesque stadium came a new affiliation with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The first season at “The Joe” the team set a new single season attendance of 234,840- a record that would be eclipsed five out of the next six seasons (1998-2003) at the ballpark. The record was even broken in 2002 despite the outlandish game night promotion of “Nobody Night” when no fans were allowed in to the ball park until the game became official thus allowing the RiverDogs to set the record for lowest single game attendance- zero.

The 2005 season ushered in the Yankees era in Charleston as the RiverDogs became a Class-A affiliate of the New York club. The team ran away with the first half Southern Division crown and set a club record for victories in a season with a record of 80-58. Five players and two coaches took part in the midseason All Star game and Tim Battle was named the game’s MVP. The team’s success ended early in the postseason as for the second straight year the RiverDogs were swept in the first round of the playoffs, this time by eventual league champion Kannapolis.

In 2006 the RiverDogs celebrate their 10th Season of baseball action at “The Joe” and look to continue their success as a Class-A affiliate of the New York Yankees.

The RiverDogs finished their 2008 season with a record of 8050 with an attendance of 279,606.

Visit the RiverDogs website for schedule of games.

FUN NIGHTS (subject to change):
Mondays: Dogs with a Cause (benefits area non-profits)
Tuesdays: Bi-Lo Two-for-Tuesdays (2-for-1 specials)
Wednesdays: Wild Wednesdays All-U-Can-Eat at the Ashley View Pub (above Section 214)
Thursdays: Thirsty Thursdays (dollar drinks, hot dogs, and sliders in the Ashley View Pub)
Fridays: Gen Reed Toyota Fireworks Fridays (following the game)
Saturdays: Giveaway Saturdays (free giveaway items to fir 1,000 fans)
Sundays: Charleston County Parks & Rec Family Sundays (free parking, kids eat free)

Hours:
Open Daily 4 pm - 2 am
Happy Hour Daily 4 pm - 8 pm

Location: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Stadium, 360 Fishburne St.

Directions from Downtown: Take Broad St. West until it turns into Lockwood Dr. Follow Lockwood for 1/2 mile. Stadium is on left.

Phone: (843) 577-3647 (box office) or (843) 723-7241 (front office)

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