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MiLB.com Launches Contest for "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball"

Published on May 23, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Charleston RiverDogs News Release


CHARLESTON, SC -- MiLB.com, the official website of Minor League Baseball, has launched MiLB.com Mascot Mania, an interactive tournament allowing fans to choose the best mascot in Minor League Baseball, and the Charleston RiverDogs' loveable mascot, Charlie T. RiverDog, is among the nation's best.

Voting for Round One begins this week and runs through Tuesday, May 29. Five additional rounds will follow before the fans' choice as the "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball" is crowned on Tuesday, June 19, the same date as the 53rd Annual South Atlantic League All-Star Game that the RiverDogs are hosting. Fans are encouraged to cast their vote now at www.milb.com/mascotmania.

Charlie T. RiverDog's first-round challenger is Sammy the Seagull, who represents the Corpus Christi Hooks.

"Charlie T. RiverDog is clearly one of the best mascots around," said RiverDogs General Manager Dave Echols. "He is one of this city's best ambassadors, and we're hoping that all who love Charlie will take a moment and vote for him. We'd love to see him voted as the champion on the same day we host the All-Star Game."

Sixty-four of the top Minor League Baseball mascots, representing teams from all 14 US-based Minor Leagues and all 30 Major League Baseball affiliates, have been placed in a bracket-style tournament in four geographic regions. Fan votes will determine which mascots advance to subsequent rounds and the final two will campaign for the title. The first round matchups are:

South Region

Wool E. Bull, Durham Bulls vs. Tennessee Tex, Greeneville Astros

Manny, Brevard County Manatees vs. Conrad, Hickory Crawdads

Muddy, Carolina Mudcats vs. Spike the Sasquatch, Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Bolt, Winston-Salem Dash vs. Phinley, Clearwater Threshers

Chopper, Gwinnett Braves vs. Marty Marauder, Bradenton Marauders

Ozzie, Nashville Sounds vs. Gnate the Gnat, Savannah Sand Gnats

Charlie, Charleston RiverDogs vs. Sammy the Seagull, Corpus Christi Hooks

Blooie, Chattanooga Lookouts vs. Stoney, Charlotte Stone Crabs

East Region

Paws, Pawtucket Red Sox vs. Sherman, Delmarva Shorebirds

Boomer, Trenton Thunder vs. Boomer, Williamsport Crosscutters

Rascal, Harrisburg Senators vs. Ike, State College Spikes

Crazy Hot Dog Vendor, Reading Phillies vs. Canaligator, Lowell Spinners

Ferrous, Lehigh Valley IronPigs vs. Champ, Vermont Lake Monsters

Nutzy, Richmond Flying Squirrels vs. Bubba Grape, Jamestown Jammers

Slugger, Portland Sea Dogs vs. Buster, Lakewood BlueClaws

Buster, Buffalo Bisons vs. Louie, Bowie Baysox

Midwest Region

Muddy, Toledo Mud Hens vs. Swoop, South Bend Silver Hawks

C. Wolf, Erie SeaWolves vs. Homer, Peoria Chiefs

Hornsby, Tulsa Drillers vs. Fang, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Stormy, Omaha Storm Chasers vs. Snappy, Beloit Snappers

Rowdie, Indianapolis Indians vs. Lou E. Loon, Great Lakes Loons

Louie, Clinton LumberKings vs. Big L, Lexington Legends

Lou Seal, Columbus Clippers vs. Mr. Shucks, Cedar Rapids Kernels

Al Tuna, Altoona Curve vs. Crash the River Rascal, West Michigan Whitecaps

West Region

Parker, Fresno Grizzlies vs. Bernie, Inland Empire 66ers

Thunder, Lake Elsinore Storm vs. Tipper, Visalia Rawhide

Cosmo, Las Vegas 51s vs. Ollie, Missoula Osprey

Orbit, Albuquerque Isotopes vs. Homer, Billings Mustangs

Spike, Round Rock Express vs. Chef Wasabi, Vancouver Canadians

Archie, Reno Aces vs. Sluggo, Eugene Emeralds

Rhubarb the Reindeer, Tacoma Rainiers vs. Gigante, San Jose Giants

Dinger, Sacramento River Cats vs. Hoots, Orem Owlz

Fans can make their choices in each matchup after reviewing photos and bios of all mascots. Once all selections are made, fans can enter the MiLB.com Mascot Mania Sweepstakes for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including subscriptions to MLB.TV and MiLB.TV, in addition to mascot-themed prize packs.

The schedule for the contest is:

First round: Now-May 29

Second round: May 30-June 4

Third round: June 5-7

Quarterfinals: June 8-11

Semifinals: June 12-14

Final: June 15-18

For more information and to cast a vote, please refer to www.milb.com/mascotmania.

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