Pro softball team Texas Volts to play first game in Round Rock on June 18

How we got here

The team announced its selection of Round Rock's own Dell Diamond as its home in January, as part of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League.

The Volts join the six-team league that also includes the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade and Utah Talons, with play beginning June 9.

The announcement comes as the AUSL wrapped up its inaugural season and completed a multiyear renewal of its media rights agreement with ESPN.

What they're saying

“Texas is synonymous with softball excellence at every level, and the thousands of fans that came out to enjoy the AUSL last summer proved to us that this was a market that could support a full-time franchise,” said Kim Ng, commissioner of the AUSL, in a news release when the team made its announcement. “With a world-class venue at Dell Diamond and a fast-growing sports community, this market gives the Volts the platform to thrive and connect with fans who already live and breathe the game.”

What else?

To see the full schedule, visit www.mlb.com/milb/round-rock.