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Lima, Chipotle kick off 2nd Half for Fleet

July 10, 2009 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Long Beach Armada News Release


Former National League All-Star and 13-year Major League veteran Jose Lima will take the mound for the Armada on Friday as the team begins the second half of the 2009 season. Long Beach has advanced to the playoffs each of the last two seasons by winning the league/division second half race. The Armada begins the second half with a three-game series against the Tucson Toros.

Friday's game will be Chipotle Night as the first 500 fans into Blair Field will receive "burrito bucks" for a free Chipotle Burrito. Hats will also be given out throughout the night courtesy of Chipotle. Tickets for tonight's game featuring Jose Lima on the mound are still available. Call the Armada ticket office at (562) 427-HITS (4487) to reserve your tickets or stop by the Blair Field box office which opens at 5:30pm tonight. You can also get tickets online for Armada games.

With lots of fun promotions coming up in the next weeks, make sure to get to Blair Field this weekend to catch all the fun!

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:

Please visit the Armada website for a full promotions schedule.

"LIMA TIME" & CHIPOTLE NIGHT

On Friday, July 10, Former Major League All-Star pitcher Jose Lima takes the mound for the Armada as the Tucson Toros make their first ever visit to Blair Field. The first 500 fans will receive a certificate for a free burrito courtesy of Chipotle. There will also be Chipotle hats given away throughout the night. First pitch at 7:05pm.

GIRL SCOUT NIGHT

Who say's all Girl Scouts do are just sell cookies, make crafts, and go camping? Girl Scouts do that and so much more! Girl Scouts learn about science, and space, and marine life, and leadership, and service to the community, and of course SPORTS!!! Come out on Saturday, July 11 and join girls and their families from all over Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles! There will be a special pre-game ceremony honoring some of this years amazing Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased from now through July 8th! To get more information on ordering your Girl Scout Night tickets email Lisa Axelrod at laxelrod@girlscoutsla.org. First pitch at 7:05pm.

"IRABUMANIA" & FAMILY DAY

Hideki Irabu once again takes the mound for the Fleet on Sunday, July 12 against the Tucson Toros. It's Family Day where fans can get four (4) tickets for only $16 at the box office. First pitch at 5:05pm.

GBL ALL-STAR GAME in St. George

The Armada is sending four players to this season's GBL All-Star game at Bruce Hurst Field in St. George, Utah, on Tuesday, July 14. Pitchers Jose Lima and Ben Fox join shortstop Omar Bramasco and catcher Andy Bouchie on the GBL South Division All-Star Team for the GBL's mid-summer classic. Make the trip up to St. George and support your Armada All-Stars. All-Star Game tickets still available. First pitch at 7:05pm Mountain Time.

HAPPY HOUR AT THE BALLPARK: $2 BEERS

Thursday, July 16 features another Armada "Happy Hour at the Ballpark" with $2 beers available from 5:30-7:30pm. The gates open at 5:30pm for the special happy hour at Blair Field each and every Thursday this season. Come see the Armada take on the Tucson Toros. First pitch at 7:05pm.

6-PACK COOLER GIVEAWAY NIGHT

On Friday, July 17, the first 250 fans will receive a free 6-pack cooler bag courtesy of Coca Cola. Make sure to get to Blair Field early for a refreshment-friendly Friday with awesome coolers from Coke! First pitch at 7:05pm.

JOSE LIMA BASEBALL CARD GIVEAWAY

Saturday, July 18 is the Armada's first baseball card giveaway of the season featuring 13-year Major League veteran and former National League All-Star Jose Lima. Get your "Lima Time" limited edition Armada trading cards (first 1,000 fans) as you enter the ballpark. First pitch at 7:05pm.

FAMILY DAY

Sunday, July 19 is Family Day where fans can get four (4) tickets for only $16 at the box office. Wrap up your weekend with baseball at Blair Field and bring the whole family! First pitch at 5:05pm.

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