Isotopes to Reach 6-Millionth Fan Milestone Tomorrow Night
June 2, 2013 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
The 6-millionth fan in Albuquerque Isotopes franchise history will pass through the Isotopes Park gates prior to tomorrow night's game with the Oklahoma City RedHawks.
The Isotopes are only a mere 554 fans away from reaching the milestone, meaning the lucky fan will enter the stadium not long after the gates open at 6:00 pm.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as the lucky person to walk through the gates will receive a prize package that includes $600 worth of airline tickets anywhere they would like to fly, courtesy of Classic Travel.
In their 11th season, the Isotopes currently rank third among the 16-team Pacific Coast League in attendance with an average this season of nearly 7,100 fans per game thus far. The club has ranked in the top five for overall attendance and average attendance in the Pacific Coast League since they came into existence in 2003. The Isotopes have averaged 579,389 fans per season over their first 10 years.
"We are so humbled by the wonderful support that the fans have shown us," stated Isotopes General Manager John Traub. "We are very proud that the fans have made us part of the fiber of this community."
Albuquerque continues their four-game homestand tomorrow, June 2, as they play game three of the four-game set against the Oklahoma City RedHawks. Isotopes pitcher Angel Castro is scheduled to toe the rubber against OKC's Jarred Cosart.
Tickets are on sale at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at www.abqisotopes.com or www.ticketmaster.com. For information, please call (505) 924-2255.
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