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R Braves Could Reach Major Milestone This Weekend

June 20, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


The Richmond Braves expect to welcome their 10 millionth fan during their upcoming homestand. The Braves need 13,889 more fans to reach 10 million at The Diamond since the park opened in 1985.

The 10 millionth fan will receive two vouchers from Delta Airlines for a round trip anywhere in the U.S., two season tickets for 2008, a voucher for $100 for the Braves souvenir shop, a Braves jersey, a tailgate party courtesy of Outback for 20 people, and a visit from the Braves grounds crew to aerate and seed the 10 millionth fan's yard.

LUCKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR?

Test your luck as we celebrate the number 7 on 7/7/07 starting at 7:07pm. The first 2500 fans will receive a Braves bracelet and 7 will get a "Lucky 7" bracelet and automatically become a finalist in our Vegas vacation giveaway. One of those lucky 7 fans will win a 3 day 3 night stay at a First Class Hotel on the Vegas strip for two. The Braves are partnering with Donate Life to promote organ and tissue donation and recognize those who have sacrificed to save lives. Visit www.save7lives.com to sign up on-line to become an organ and tissue donor in Virginia.

ROSTER MOVES

* Bill McCarthy was traded to the Kansas City Royals to complete the Graham Koonce trade.

* RHP Brad Nelson has been assigned to Double-A Mississippi. Nelson did not allow a run in 5.2 innings over 2 appearances.

*LHP Jo-Jo Reyes has been promoted from Mississippi to Richmond and is scheduled to start Friday.

Vote for Your Favorite R Braves Now

Want to see your favorite Braves suit up against Triple-A Baseball's best players? Once again, fan votes will help determine the starters for this year's Triple-A All-Star Game in Albuquerque . You can log on to rbraves.com, ilbaseball.com or MiLB.com to vote for your favorite Braves Players and register for a chance to win some great Triple-A All-Star memorabilia. Click here to vote now.

The Diamond is the perfect place to celebrate birthdays or team parties.

Party Features Include:

*Entrance to The Diamond through the All-Star Gate

*Hot dogs and chips provided by ARAMARK and drinks provided by Pepsi

*An All-Star Party Gift Bag for every guest

Plus, Diamond Duck and the rest of the stadium sing Happy Birthday to the birthday kid on top of the Braves dugout during the 3rd inning!

Call 804-359-4444 to book a party today!

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Richmond Times-Dispatch Carrier Night & Cheer Card Giveaway 06/22/2007 7:00 PM

The Richmond Time-Dispatch will give away Cheer Cards to the first 5,000 fans through the gates.

Clearwire T-shirt Giveaway 06/23/2007 7:00 PM

The first 2500 fans in attendance will receive an R-Braves t-shirt courtesy of Clearwire.

Richmond Public Library Tote Bag Giveaway; Virginia Ford Dealers Diamond Dash and Family Toss 06/24/2007 2:00 PM

The first 2500 fans 14 and under will receive a tote bag courtesy of Richmond Public Library. Virginia Ford Dealers Diamond Dash and Family Toss - after the game kids 12 and under can run around the bases and then families can head to the outfield to play catch. Bring your Richmond Times Dispatch Press pass coupon to get up to 6 press box level tickets half off.

PBS Family Day 06/25/2007 12:00 PM

Come out to The Diamond on PBS Family Day and meet Clifford The Big Red Dog.

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