Kovatch injury forces roster move

Published on May 18, 2005 under Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Yuma Scorpions News Release


(Yuma, AZ) – The Yuma Scorpions announced today that they have released rookie outfielder Billy Kovatch to allow him to go home and have surgery on his fractured right hand. Kovatch suffered the injury during the first day of spring training, and had been unable to participate in any of the Scorpions' preseason games this spring. "It's unfortunate. Billy's shown us a lot of speed. In fact, he may be the fastest guy on the team," said Scorpions' Manager Benny Castillo about the move. "But now he's got to go home, get it taken care of, and start rehabbing the hand. We're going to keep in touch with him to see how things go with him. We wish him the best." Kovatch's release leaves the Scorpions with five natural outfielders in camp, and seven preseason cuts left to make before May 24th, when all GBL rosters are supposed to be down to the 24-man limit.

In other camp news, the Japan Samurai Bears have officially arrived in Yuma, and went through their first workouts on American soil this afternoon. Their first preseason game of the spring will be tomorrow afternoon at 1PM. They'll face the Long Beach Armada at Desert Sun Stadium. "I'm really looking forward to seeing those guys," said Armada Manager Darrell Evans. "The fundamentals, the way they do things. It's gonna be great, and I'm excited about playing them Thursday." Admission to the game is free. Scorpions' fans will get their first sneak peek at the Samurai Bears when they face the hometown Scorpions in a GBL Exhibition Game this Saturday, May 21st at 7:05PM at Desert Sun Stadium. The game will be the only exhibition game played as a night game during Scorpions' Spring Training. Because it is an exhibition game, fans will get a chance to sit anywhere they want to in the stadium for the same price-all seats are just $4. A major portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the United Way of Yuma. Tickets are on sale right now at the following locations:

-Yuma Scorpions' office: 1280 Desert Sun Drive (behind the centerfield wall at Desert Sun Stadium) -www.yumascorpions.com

-United Way of Yuma: 180 West 1st Street

-Country Club Motors: 1000 East 32nd Street

-Yuma Title: 1706 South 4th Avenue

Single-game tickets for all 50 Scorpions' 2005 home games are also on sale at the Scorpions' Offices and at www.yumascorpions.com. Seats are still available for all 50 Scorpions' home games in all three price ranges: $10 box seats, $7 reserved seats, and $5 general admission seats. There are also senior, military, and kids' prices for general admission tickets only. Office hours are from 8:30AM to 5:30PM Monday through Friday. Season tickets-as well as 5, 10, and 20-game mini-plans-remain on sale. Those who are purchasing or have already bought season tickets or mini-plans can still purchase VIP parking passes for the entire season at just $90 per vehicle. VIP parking passes allow the holder to park in specially designated areas close to the front gate at Desert Sun Stadium. The Scorpions' inaugural season officially begins on Thursday, May 26th, as the Scorpions travel to face the Mesa Miners in a four-game set. The game will be broadcast live on the flagship station of the Scorpions, KBLU 560AM, starting at 6PM. The Scorpions will kick off their home season with the Scorpions' Opening Day Fan Fest on Monday, May 30th, when the Scorpions host the Surprise Fightin' Falcons at a special time of 5:05PM. The gates at Desert Sun Stadium will open at 3, and fans that come early to the Scorpions' Opening Day Fan Fest will be treated to: 1) the ‘Guns N' Hoses' charity softball game pitting Yuma Area Law Enforcement against Yuma Area Fire & Emergency Personnel; 2) live music from the band ‘Mogollon'; 3) many more activities for the entire family. The first 1000 fans through the gates that day will also receive a special Scorpions' Commemorative Ticket of Opening Day, and a free magnet schedule courtesy of Wild West Motorsports. Fans can also purchase the Opening Day Fan Fest Special-which includes a reserved seat ticket, plus a hot dog and a 16-ounce soda-all for only $7-between now and 5:05PM May 30th! There are a limited number of Opening Day Fan Fest Special tickets available, and are subject to sellout.

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