Fan Appreciation Weekend Highlights Conclusion of 10th Regular Season
Published on August 30, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
The Albuquerque Isotopes return home this Friday, August 31 for their final homestand of the regular season against the Omaha Storm Chasers, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. The matchup is a potential preview of the first round of the PCL Playoffs, and also features a bevy of promotions including the presentation of Orbit's Mascot Mania Championship Belt, three pre-game bands and with the addition of a bonus fireworks show, three consecutive fireworks extravaganzas!
Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion
Friday, August 31 Omaha 7:05 PM Live music from funk band "The James Douglas Show" / Presentation of Orbit's Championship Belt
Live performance by Birdzerk
Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Mark's Casa Chevrolet
Saturday, September 1 Omaha 8:05 PM Fan Appreciation Night / Live music from pop band "Poema"
'Topes Grab Bags to first 3,000 fans / Tote Bags to first 3,000 fans courtesy Mesa del Sol
Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Mesa del Sol
Sunday, September 2 Omaha 6:05 PM Fan Appreciation Night / Live music from 60's/70's cover band "Ko-Ko-A-Go-Go"
'Topes Grab Bags to first 3,000 fans / Isotopes Player Awards / Blood Drive
Fireworks Extravaganza
Monday, September 3 Omaha 1:35 PM Pre-Game catch
Isotopes Bobble-Logo to first 3,000 fans courtesy Sandia Resort and Casino
Adult Fun Run
LIVE MUSIC FROM "JAMES DOUGLAS SHOW" / ORBIT'S CHAMPIONSHIP BELT / BIRDZERK / FIREWORKS BY MARK'S CASA CHEVROLET
The Isotopes opens their final homestand of the regular season on Friday, August 31 with a full day of action at Isotopes Park. Albuquerque's own funk band "The James Douglas Show" will get the party started with a live pre-game performance in the Captain's Corner with gates opening at 6:00 PM. The Isotopes will then present Orbit with his Mascot Mania Championship Belt, while Birdzerk will be on-hand to entertain fans with his hilarious antics! First pitch between the 'Topes and Storm Chasers is slated for 7:05 PM and following the contest fans will be treated to a bonus fireworks extravaganza presented by Mark's Casa Chevrolet.
LIVE MUSIC FROM "POEMA" / FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT / 'TOPES GRAB BAGS / TOTE BAGS, FIREWORKS COURTESY MESA DEL SOL
Fan Appreciation Weekend officially begins Saturday, September 1 with a pre-game music performance in the Captain's Corner from the pop band "Poema!" Gates open early at 6:00 PM with the first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles receiving both a Mesa del Sol tote bag and a 'Topes "Grab Bag," which will include a variety of great Isotopes gear! Albuquerque will host Omaha at 8:05 PM and Mesa del Sol will present a fantastic fireworks show after the conclusion of the night's contest.
LIVE MUSIC FROM "KO-KO-A-GO-GO" / FAN APPRECIATION NIGHT / 'TOPES GRAB BAGS /PLAYER AWARDS / BLOOD DRIVE / FIREWORKS
Sunday, September 2 will be the second of two Fan Appreciation Nights and features a live musical performance in the Captain's Corner from the 60's/70's cover band "Ko-Ko-A-Go-Go," prior to the start of the 'Topes and Storm Chasers. Isotopes Park will open its gates at 5:00 PM and the first 3,000 fans in attendance will again take home a 'Topes "Grab Bag!" Albuquerque will also host a pre-game ceremony to announce their annual Player Choice Awards which include the team MVP and Fan Favorite Award. Along with the pre-game festivities, New Mexico's United Blood Services will have a blood-drive unit stationed in the Creamland Berm during the contest. Fans are encouraged to donate blood in the final blood drive of the season, and all donors will receive a free Reserved Level ticket voucher that can be redeemed for Monday's regular-season finale. Fan Appreciation Weekend will then be capped with a terrific fireworks extravaganza!
PRE-GAME CATCH / ISOTOPES BOBBLE-LOGO COURTESY SANDIA RESORT AND CASINO / ADULT FUN RUN
The 10th regular season of Isotopes baseball will conclude Monday, August 3 with a one-of-a-kind 'Topes Bobble-Logo giveaway, courtesy Sandia Resort and Casino. This keepsake will be available to the first 3,000 fans and features the famous Isotopes logo in bobblehead form! Patrons also have the opportunity to play catch on the field prior to the 1:35 PM contest between Omaha and Albuquerque, as well as participating in the post-game Adult Fun Run!
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.abqisotopes.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.abqisotopesl.com or call 505-924-2255.
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