ROUND ROCK, Texas — In a nod to the hit TV show “Fear the Walking Dead,” on May 5, the Round Rock Express will become the Round Rock Armadillos.

During the offseason, the Express teamed up with AMC to bring production of "Fear the Walking Dead" to Central Texas. Dell Diamond was one of the primary sets for the hit show’s fourth season. Over the course of several months, Dell Diamond was transformed into a post-apocalyptic set, home of the fictional Round Rock Armadillos.

“We are proud to further showcase the versatility of Dell Diamond alongside a great partner in AMC,” Express President Chris Almendarez said. “To have the entire ballpark transform into a television set for several months, then be ready to go for Opening Day is a testament to the great staff we have here with the Round Rock Express.”

The Express recreated the identity of the Armadillos using inspiration from the original logo concept seen on "Fear the Walking Dead." An armadillo is featured on the cap and the jersey sleeve mimicking characteristics of the show’s popular “walkers” and wielding a razor wire bat, a subtle nod to Negan, a villain in "The Walking Dead," the predecessor to "Fear the Walking Dead." 

Both the jerseys and hats will be auctioned online during the game, with proceeds going to the Round Rock Serving Center, a nonprofit organization that carries out a community-wide mission of meeting human needs in Round Rock and beyond.

Official Armadillo hats and T-shirts will also be available for purchase online and in the Railyard Team Store, along with other unique merchandise highlighting the team’s involvement with the show.

Additional elements for the May 5 Fear the Walking Dead Night will be announced in the coming weeks.