'Topes Return Thursday for Longest Homestand of Season
Published on May 14, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
The Albuquerque Isotopes return home Thursday, May 17 for a mammoth, 12-game homestand against the two-time Triple-A champions Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, the Fresno Grizzlies, Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants and the Oklahoma City RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The third set of home games features a bevy of promotions including a replica jersey giveaway, Celebrity Softball, "Bark in the Park," tin lunch box giveaway, Military Appreciation Weekend, and a Jason Wood bobblehead giveaway, all capped off with two fireworks extravaganzas!
Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion
Thursday, May 17 Sacramento 6:35 PM
Friday, May 18 Sacramento 7:05 PM Isotopes Replica Jersey Giveaway to first 2,000 adults (18 and older) courtesy Bank of the West
Saturday, May 19 Sacramento 7:05 PM Pre-Game Celebrity Softball (5:30-6:30 PM)
Hat Giveaway to first 3,000 adults (18 and older) courtesy Calibers (4:30 PM gates)
Sunday, May 20 Sacramento 1:35 PM "Bark in the Park" presented by Pfizer Animal Health
Monday, May 21 Fresno 6:35 PM Post-Game Adult Fun Run
Tuesday, May 22 Fresno 6:35 PM
Wednesday, May 23 Fresno 6:35 PM
Thursday, May 24 Fresno 6:35 PM Insulated Cooler Bag Giveaway to first 2,000 fans courtesy Gonstead Family Chiropractic
Friday, May 25 Oklahoma City 7:05 PM Tin Lunch Box Giveaway to first 3,000 fans courtesy US Bank
Saturday, May 26 Oklahoma City 7:05 PM Military Appreciation Weekend presented by Wells Fargo / Camo Jersey Auction / Fireworks
Sunday, May 27 Oklahoma City 6:05 PM Military Appreciation Weekend presented by Wells Fargo / Camo Jersey Auction / Fireworks
Monday, May 28 Oklahoma City 1:35 PM Jason Wood Bobblehead Giveaway courtesy Sandia Resort and Casino
ISOTOPES REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY COURTESY BANK OF THE WEST
Just because you can't play like the 'Topes on the field, doesn't mean you can't look like them off of it, with one of our biggest giveaways of the season! The first 2,000 adults (18 and older) to see Albuquerque take on the River Cats at 7:05 PM receive a free Isotopes replica jersey, courtesy Bank of the West.
PRE-GAME CELEBRITY SOFTBALL / HAT GIVEAWAY COURTESY CALIBERS
Saturday, May 19 marks the return of the 'Topes Celebrity Softball game at Isotopes Park, with proceeds benefiting Wounded Warriors and Disabled American Veterans, New Mexico Chapter. Emmy-award winning actor and star of "Breaking Bad," Bryan Cranston, will lead his team of cast-mates and celebrity friends, featuring Lou Diamond Phillips from the movies "La Bamba" and "Young Guns," against the Wounded Warriors, which consists of veterans who have lost limbs in service to their country. Gates will open early at 4:30 PM for the 5:30 PM softball game, followed by the 'Topes against Sacramento at 7:05 PM. One Isotopes game ticket is good for both events, and the first 3,000 adults (18 and older) in attendance will receive hats courtesy Calibers Indoor Shooting Range.
"BARK IN THE PARK" PRESENTED BY PFIZER ANIMAL HEALTH
Bring your pooch to the park for the second-annual "Bark in the Park" event presented by Pfizer Animal Health on Sunday, May 20. Dogs will be given free admission while owners just have to purchase a $7 ticket in the Creamland Berm to see the Isotopes square off against the River Cats at 1:35 PM. Tickets will be sold exclusively at the Isotopes Box office.
POST-GAME ADULT FUN RUN
Albuquerque will play Fresno on Monday, May 21 at 6:35 PM, and fans should make sure to stick around after the game to show off their base running skills in the post-game Adult Fun Run!
INSULATED COOLER BAG GIVEAWAY COURTESY GONSTEAD FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC
With summer just around the corner, the 'Topes are offering a freebie to the first 2,000 fans to help keep any refreshment comfortably cool with the insulated cooler bag giveaway courtesy of Gonstead Chiropractic. First pitch is slated for 6:35 PM for the 'Topes game against Fresno.
TIN LUNCH BOX GIVEAWAY COURTESY US BANK
The first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles on Friday, May 25 will receive a free tin lunch box courtesy US Bank. The 'Topes will also bring their lunch pails to work as they battle the RedHawks at 7:05 PM.
MILITARY APPRECIATION WEEKEND PRESENTED BY WELLS FARGO / CAMO JERSEY AUCTION / FIREWORKS
Help the Isotopes salute our armed forces during Military Appreciation Weekend on Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27. In conjunction with the Celebrity Softball game, the 'Topes will continue raising funds for Wounded Warriors and Disabled American Veterans, New Mexico Chapter throughout the weekend with a silent auction for game-worn, camo jerseys signed by 'Topes players! Following Saturday's 7:05 PM game and Sunday's 6:05 PM contest, fans should stick around and get cozy for two more fireworks extravaganzas!
JASON WOOD BOBBLEHEAD GIVEAWAY COURTESY SANDIA RESORT AND CASINO
The final game of the homestand, Monday, May 28, offers the first 3,000 fans a chance to take home an all-time Isotopes great through the Jason Wood Bobblehead Giveaway courtesy Sandia Resort and Casino. The former 'Tope holds nearly every Isotopes hitting record and is an inductee in the Albuquerque Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. Gates open at 12:30 PM followed by the Isotopes and Oklahoma City RedHawks at 1:35 PM.
Gates open one hour prior to game time unless otherwise noted. Quantities of giveaway items are limited and subject to change. Be sure to check www.albuquerquebaseball.com for a complete, updated list of all Isotopes promotions.
Tickets for any Isotopes game can be purchased at Isotopes Park or any Ticketmaster outlet, www.ticketmaster.com, or Ticketmaster by Phone 800-745-3000. For more information, visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com or call 505-924-2255.
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