Lowell Spinners Gator Newsletter
Published on August 22, 2007 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Lowell Spinners News Release
With the 2007 season winding down, your Lowell Spinners find themselves in the thick of a playoff race after walk-off win homerun against division-rival Vermont at LeLacheur Park on Sunday night. With a 2-for-3 drubbing of Tri-City over the last two days, Lowell's within two games of the playoffs heading into tonight's six-game homestand.
Lowell's home schedule ends on August 31, so there's only so much time left to take in a game at the ballpark. Speaking of LeLacheur, the Spinners sell-out streak has continued this season, reaching 300 consecutive in our last home game and reaching our 2,000,000th Spinners fan the day before! But don't dispair because standing room tickets are always available.
Read on for the latest on our promo schedule, plus all the Spinners news that's fit to print. And don't forget our Pepsi Trivia, your chance to win an autographed Red Sox helmet of top prospect, Michael Bowden.
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UPCOMING FUN Johnny Pesky Bobblehead Night
Lowell returns home August 22 for a six-game homestand with the Aberdeen Ironbirds and the rival Staten Island Yankees. Highlighting the upcoming promotional schedule is Johnny Pesky Bobblehead Night, August 23, a salute to the Red Sox icon and baseball legend. What else is happening? How about...
Friday (8/24): Uncut Card Sheet Giveaway (1,500), presented by TYCO Electronics and Collins Dentistry, The amazing music of Michael & Marisa out front, No Fee Mortgage Plus Match and Win Game brought to you by Bank of America, Blue Dog Group featuring Extreme Blue the Frisbee Dog performs between-innings, Animal Adventures displays amazing animals, Simon Says challenges you to a game of Simon Says, and more!
Saturday (8/25): Boston Celtics Night/Papelbon Backpack Giveaway (1,500), presented by Shields Provisions,Pre-Game Lowell Spinners Boy Scout parade around the field, Boy Scout sleepover, Boston Celtics Night featuring a chance to win tickets and other Celtics prizes, Blue Dog Group featuring Extreme Blue the Frisbee Dog performs between-innings, and more!
Sunday (8/26): Disney Night/Win a Trip to Walt Disney World, presented by Disney, After the game Outback Steakhouse presents Kids Run the Bases, Blue Dog Group featuring Extreme Blue the Frisbee Dog performs between-innings, Collins Dentistry for Children and The Molly Bish Foundation provide free children's safety kits, DJ Ernie Houle spins tunes out front, Hair wrapping on the concourse, Balloon Animals from the Fun Factory, and more!
SPINNERS HAVE NEW GOOD LUCK CHARM
When the Spinners need a boost, you'll see Parker the Rally Cat on the Pepsi ProStar VideoBoard. Parker, who the Spinners adopted as a kitten earlier this season after finding him in the ballpark, is just what the Spinners need when they're looking for a crucial win. Click below to watch Parker in action or just come to the ballpark to check out the Rally Cat in all of his glory.
TWO-MILLIONTH FAN: BRYANT SCOTT!
Spinners Celebrate 2,000,000 Fan
Congratulations to seven-year-old Bryant Scott of Dracut, the 2,000,000th fan in Lowell Spinners history! The Spinners expect Sunday's game to be the 300th consecutive LeLacheur Park sell-out. Bryant received a unique prize package featuring the monetary value of two million Ecuadorian Sucre, in 80 Spinner Dollars! Our special two-millionth fan also received a ceremonial first pitch at Saturday's game, a bat autographed by the entire team, a special two-millionth fan replica jersey, and a webpage on lowellspinners.com celebrating the winner. The Spinners would like to thank you, the best fans in baseball, in helping us reach this great achievement!
SPINNERS SHINING EVERYWHERE!
Spinners walk-off with win at Fenway
The Lowell Spinners walked off with a 2-1 win over the Hudson Valley Renegades at Saturday afternoon's second annual "Futures at Fenway" event at Fenway Park. With the game tied at one in the bottom of the ninth inning, Lowell's Jorge Jimenez capped off a 3-for-5 afternoon with a single just over the head of the Hudson Valley (22-29) right fielder to drive in Luis Segovia from second base for the win. Bret Lewis had tied the game, which Hudson Valley had been leading 1-0 since the top of the first, by knocking Jimenez in from second with a single in the eighth. Adam Mills got the win while Lowell's Jose Capellan pitched well as the starter.
Ventura, Navarro lead AL All-Stars to victory
A team record five members of your 2007 Lowell Spinners were named to the American League NY-Penn All-Star game, played August 14 in Hudson Valley, NY. Lowell's closer Felix Ventura picked up the win after tossing an inning of scoreless relief while shortstop Yamaico Navarro hit a bullet and stole a base to lead off the American League's eighth inning comeback rally. Ty Weeden caught three solid innings of the game, while All-Star selections Mike Jones (promoted to Greenville) and Ryan Kalish (season-ending injury) did not play in the Tuesday, August 14 contest at Hudson Valley, NY. Congratulations to the victorious American League squad and to all of the NYPL All-Stars!
Buchholz, Moss make MLB Debuts
Two more former Spinners made their Major League debuts this month. 2003 Spinner Brandon Moss made his debut August 6 in Anaheim, going 0-for-2 with a walk.
2005 Spinner Clay Buchholz became the third former Spinner this month and fifth this season to make his big league debut when he hurled six strong innings to get the win against the Angels Friday, August 17. Buchholz was returned to Pawtucket after the game, but don't be suprised to see him back in Boston come September.
Congratulations Brandon and Clay!
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PEPSI TRIVIA
Welcome to Spinners Trivia, sponsored by Pepsi. Congrats to Michelle Martin, who correctly identified Phil Dumatrait as the former Spinner who made his MLB debut (Reds) earlier this month.
Answer the following question correctly for a chance to win a Michael Bowden autographed Red Sox ice cream helmet. Send your answer to jshesta@lowellspinners.com with "Trivia" in the subject line. Please include your name.
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