Isotopes return Monday for eight-game homestand
Published on July 16, 2004 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
Albuquerque returns home Monday as the Isotopes open up an eight-game homestand against the New Orleans Zephyrs and Omaha Royals. The first four games, Monday-Thursday, are against the Zephyrs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros. The first half of the homestand features a visit from the ZOOperstars, along with batting helmet and tote bag giveaways. The second half of the homestand features four games against the Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Kids will be able to get Orbit Bobbleheads and Beanie Bears.
A summary of this homestand's promotions follows:
Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion
Monday, July 19 New Orleans 7:11 PM Tuesday, July 20 New Orleans 7:11 PM ZOOperstars!
Wednesday, July 21 New Orleans 7:11 PM Tote Bags to first 2,000 fans, courtesy of American Heart Association; Free health screenings.
Thursday, July 22 New Orleans 7:11 PM Batting Helmets to first 2,000 kids, courtesy of Cricket and Comcast.
Friday, July 23 Omaha 7:11 PM Beanie Bears to first 2,000 kids, courtesy of Bank of the West; Boy Scout Camp Out.
Saturday, July 24 Omaha 7:11 PM Orbit Bobbleheads to first 2,000 kids, courtesy of Coca-Cola.
Sunday, July 25 Omaha 6:05 PM Player Photo Cards to first 2,000 fans; Alb. Journal Pre-game Autograph session.
Monday, July 26 Omaha 7:11 PM Adult Fun Run.
ZOOPERSTARS ARE BACK
Everyone's favorite characters return to Isotopes Park on Tuesday night. Don't miss the chance to see Harry Canary, Ken Giraffe Jr., Dennis Frogman, and Nomar Garciaparrot for their final visit to Isotopes Park in 2004.
AMERICAN STROKE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SCREENINGS
To celebrate American Heart Health Month, the Isotopes will be hosting American Heart Health Month on Wednesday against the New Orleans Zephyrs. The American Heart Association, UNM College of Pharmacy and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals will provide free health screening during the game. Learn your risk of the # 1 Killer of Americans. In addition, the first 2,000 adult fans will get tote bags, courtesy of the American Heart Association and Pfizer.
IT'S THE ADULTS' TURN
Every night, kids 5-12 have the chance to run the bases after the game. On Monday, July 26, the adults get to join the kids in the trip around the bases. Following the game, everyone looking to make the trip around the bases are instructed to line up at section 116.
Tickets for these as well as all games can be purchased at the Isotopes Park Box Office at 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE or at any Ticketmaster outlet, www.ticketmaster.com, or Ticketmaster by Phone at (505) 883-7800.
For more information, contact the Isotopes at (505) 924-2255 or log on to www.albuquerquebaseball.com.
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