PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Dukes Retro Night Highlights Next Homestand

Published on July 13, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes return home this Monday for four-game sets against the Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs. The homestand is packed with great promotions that feature the second of two Isotopes replica jersey giveaways and the return of Dukes Retro Night, which will also include the 2012 Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame inductions and a fireworks extravaganza!

Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion

Monday, July 16 Memphis 7:05 PM

Tuesday, July 17 Memphis 7:05 PM KNME New Mexico PBS Raising Readers Literacy Night

Adult Fun Run

Wednesday, July 18 Memphis 7:05 PM

Thursday, July 19 Memphis 7:05 PM

Friday, July 20 Iowa 7:05 PM Isotopes Replica Jersey giveaway to first 3,000 adults (18 and older) courtesy Lovelace Family Health System

Saturday, July 21 Iowa 7:05 PM Dukes Retro Night (5:30 PM Gates)

Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Blood Drive

Fireworks Extravaganza

Sunday, July 22 Iowa 6:05 PM Isotopes Hat giveaway to first 3,000 fans courtesy Mattress Firm

Monday, July 23 Iowa 12:05 PM

KNME NEW MEXICO PBS RAISING READERS LITERACY NIGHT / ADULT FUN RUN

The homestand's promotions kick off on Tuesday, July 16 with the KNME New Mexico PBS Raising Readers Literacy night! Curious George will be on-hand to help promote the importance of reading, while literacy tips will be shown on the PNM Video Board throughout the contest. Gates open at 6:00 PM for the 'Topes and Redbirds, but fans will want to stick around after the game to show off their base running skills in the Adult Fun Run!

ISOTOPES REPLICA JERSEY GIVEAWAY COURTESY LOVELACE FAMILY HEALTH SYSTEM

Fans will have the opportunity to add the second of two Isotopes replica jerseys to their wardrobe on Friday, July 20! The home, white 'Topes jersey will be given to the first 3,000 adults (18 and older), courtesy Lovelace Family Health System, as Albuquerque battles Iowa at 7:05 PM!

DUKES RETRO NIGHT / ABQ BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS / BLOOD DRIVE / FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

The Isotopes pay homage to the legendary Albuquerque Dukes on Saturday, July 21 with their annual Dukes Retro Night! Gates will open early at 5:30 PM for a special ceremony to induct players Sid Bream and Greg Brock, player and manager Kevin Kennedy and longtime sportswriter Carlos Salazar into the Albuquerque Baseball Hall of Fame. The "˜Topes will then adorn throwback, mustard yellow Dukes jerseys for the evening's contest, followed by another fantastic fireworks show. New Mexico's United Blood Services will also be in attendance with a blood-drive unit stationed in the Creamland Berm. Fans are encouraged to donate blood in the first of four blood drives this season, and all donors will receive a free Reserved Level ticket voucher that can be redeemed for any non-restricted Isotopes home game. First pitch for the evening is slated for 7:05 PM between the Isotopes and I-Cubs.

ISOTOPES HAT GIVEAWAY COURTESY MATTRESS FIRM

An event-filled weekend is concluded with the Isotopes hat giveaway courtesy Mattress Firm on Sunday, July 22. The first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles will receive a one-of-a-kind rally hat has been turned inside-out! Albuquerque hosts the Iowa Cubs at 7:05 PM with gates opening at 6:00 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.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.abqisotopes.com or call 505-924-2255.




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