PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

Orbit Goes to Jail

Published on March 16, 2005 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


For the second straight year, the Albuquerque Isotopes will call on the community to help bail out their fun-loving mascot, Orbit, as part of the fifth annual YMCA Arrest for Youth on Thursday, March 17, at the Mountainside YMCA. The yearly campaign provides scholarships to children and families in need of financial assistance for child care, counseling and teen activities.

Orbit will be one of many local "inmates" to be incarcerated for the worthy cause. Orbit, who will be arrested at 10 a.m., will have his bail set for $1,000. The event is sponsored by the Albuquerque Police Department and the Mountainside YMCA.

To participate in the fund raiser, please contact Rosie Matlock by phone at 222-4018 or via email at rosie@albuquerquebaseball.com. For more information about the event, please contact Stephanie Browne at the Mountainside YMCA at 228-2792.

Tickets to all 72 Isotopes home games for the 2005 season are currently on sale at the Isotopes Park Box Office, at local Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, and Ticketmaster by phone at 883-7800. The Isotopes open up the 2005 season on April 7 at Isotopes Park against the Iowa Cubs.

Major League Weekend Tickets, Season Tickets, and Mini Plans are also currently on sale. "Major League Weekend, presented by Sandia Resort, Golf, and Spa" features the Texas Rangers against the Colorado Rockies on April 1 and the Rangers against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 2. Call 924-2255 for more information.




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