Houston Astros’ Class A baseball team launches into season amid nightly promotions, giveaways & discounted goodies

Extreme 3.3-mile race challenges contestants with 14 obstacles, such as nets, walls & fire, before celebration with live music & beer

Extreme 3.4-mi race challenges contestants with 12 obstacles, such as nets, walls & fire, before festive celebration with live music & beer

Extreme 5K-mile race challenges contestants with 14 obstacles, such as nets, walls & fire, before celebration with live music & beer

Des Moines Derby Dames & Crash Test Dolls roll their way toward victories against Mid Iowa Rollers & Dakota City Demolition Crew

Class A affiliate of Cleveland Indians & 2010 Midwest League champions begin play toward playoffs during this season's opening homestand

Class A affiliate of Cleveland Indians & 2010 Midwest League champions begin play toward playoffs during this season's opening homestand

Extreme 3.3-mile race challenges contestants with 14 obstacles, such as nets, walls & fire, before celebration with live music & beer

Among top teams in USHL, Ice continue quest toward second Clark Cup behind pair of proficient scorers & one of league's best goalies

Holders of NASL's best regular-season record in 2011 return to field for game preceded by tastings of food & drinks from throughout Triangle