PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

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Published on May 13, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes return after a hard fought eight-game road trip against Salt Lake and Colorado Springs to begin their second eight-game homestand of the 2008 season. Leading off, the ‘Topes will battle the Omaha Royals, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, for the first four games. Then the Isotopes will conclude their homestand with four games against the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. Fans coming to Isotopes Park will experience another series of fun-filled promotions launching off with a special salute to 3-million fans as well as exceptional giveaways including an Isotopes Hat and Playing Cards.

Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion

Thursday, May 15 Omaha 6:35 PM Salute to 3-million fans- Round Prizes given away throughout the night!

Friday, May 16 Omaha 7:05 PM Isotopes Hat Giveaway to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of First Community Bank

Saturday, May 17 Omaha 7:05 PM Military Appreciation Night and Post-Game Fireworks

Sunday, May 18 Omaha 1:35 PM Pre-Game Autograph Session #1 courtesy of the Albuquerque Journal Rockin' Ray and the Amazing Sky Dogs presented by CASA Automotive

Monday, May 19 Round Rock 6:35 PM

Tuesday, May 20 Round Rock 6:35 PM

Wednesday, May 21 Round Rock 6:35 PM

Thursday, May 22 Round Rock 6:35 PM Isotopes Playing Cards Giveaway to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of INX,

Educator Appreciation Night, ALS Night

SALUTE TO THREE MILLION FANS

The Isotopes would like to recognize the exceptional fan support given by the community over the five-plus years by saluting 3-million fans. Prizes will be given away throughout the night, culminating with two round trip tickets courtesy of Express Jet for one lucky fan.

ISOTOPES HAT GIVEAWAY

The first 3,000 fans entering Isotopes Park will be able to showcase their ‘Topes spirit by wearing a new Isotopes Hat courtesy of First Community Bank.

MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT AND POST-GAME FIREWORKS

The Isotopes would like to convey their appreciation to all that have served and are serving our country on Saturday, May 17 with Military Appreciation Night as the ‘Topes play the Omaha Royals. At the conclusion of the game there will be the always popular post-game fireworks show.

PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION #1 AND ROCKIN' RAY AND THE AMAZING SKY DOGS

Closer Joe Nelson and infielder Andrew Beattie will be on hand for pictures and autographs, so fans better come early to Isotopes Park for the first of six pre-game autograph sessions courtesy of the Albuquerque Journal. During the game, the return of fan favorite Rockin' Ray and The Amazing Sky Dogs will be entertaining fans with his cast of acrobatic canines presented by CASA Automotive.

PLAYING CARD GIVEAWAY AND EDUCATOR APPRECIATION NIGHT

With the World Series of Poker growing by the year, fans coming to Isotopes Park on Thursday, May 22 will be able to improve their Texas Hold 'Em bluffs and enjoy a deck of Isotopes' Playing Cards courtesy of INX. Also, the Isotopes will recognize all the hard work local teachers and administrators have done to help mold the young minds in the community with Educator Appreciation Night.

Tickets for any Isotopes game can be purchased at Isotopes Park or any Ticketmaster outlet,www.ticketmaster.com, or Ticketmaster by Phone 505-883-7800. For more information, visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com or call 505-924-2255.




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