Rockies Report
Published on August 3, 2004 under Pioneer League (PL)
Casper Ghosts News Release
The second half of the Rockies season is set to begin and fans will now be offered pro-rated prices on season tickets! Reserved seating tickets will now be offered at 25% off the walk up price and view tickets are 22% off the walk up price. Season ticket holders are invited to attend a batting practice and BBQ, they get first priority for play-off tickets and guaranteed giveaways at any game they attend!
Home games remaining/ Cost per Res. seat / Cost per View seat
19 $128.63 $118.13
18 $121.86 $111.91
17 $115.09 $105.69
16 $108.32 $99.47
15 $101.55 $93.26
The August 2nd homestand is also Family Fun Pack Night! Fun packs include 4 Rockies view tickets, 4 Old Town Golf passes, 4 Movie Palace passes, 2 12-inch Blimpies subs, and 4 22oz Ballpark sodas for only $50!
SEVERAL ROCKIES PLAYERS AMONG LEADERS IN FIRST- HALF PIONEER LEAGUE STATISTICS!
The Casper Rockies wrapped up the first-half of the season with a 5-3 win at home against the Billings Mustangs on July 27, 2004. Casper finished fourth overall in the Pioneer League's Southern Division with a 17-20 record. The team fluctuated in and out of first place at the beginning of the season and ended only two and a half games out of the top spot in a very close divisional race.
Despite falling short of winning the first-half title, numerous Casper Rockies players are among the top ten in many of the Pioneer League's statistical categories.
Starting pitcher Samuel Deduno is currently leading the entire Pioneer League with 60 strikeouts. Deduno has the fifth best ERA (3.23). Franklin Morales, who is also a starting pitcher for the Rockies, has 45 strikeouts placing him third in that category.
Catcher Ryan Fox (.663), first baseman Mike Davies (.615), and outfielder Justin Nelson (.544) are in second, fourth, and ninth place respectively in the slugging percentage category. Fox and Nelson are also tied in fifth place for the most home runs with a total of eight each. Additionally, Ryan Fox has an on-base percentage of .478 which places him seventh. Mike Davies has the fourth best batting average in the league at .376.
Another Rockies outfielder, Seth Smith, is among the leaders in three categories. Smith is seventh in extra-base hits with 16. He is also sixth in the doubles category with 11 and ranks ninth in hits with a total of 43. Third baseman Dustin Hahn, who also has 11 doubles, is tied with Smith. Hahn and outfielder Steven Boggs both have eight stolen bases that tie them for sixth place. Casper Rockies second baseman Eric Young Jr. still leads the league in stolen bases with 14 despite not playing since July 15 due to a facial injury.
The statistics above came from The Sports Network, the official statistical company of 2004 Minor League Baseball. These stats were complete through July 27, 2004. All up- to-date statistics can be found on the Casper Rockies website at www.casperrockies.com.
Casper began the second half of the season July 28 with games at Ogden, Utah. The team will return to Casper for a seven game home stand starting August 2. The Rockies will face the Idaho Falls Chukars in the first three games followed by the Ogden Raptors.
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(NEW!) CASPER ROCKIES PITCHER GETS PROMOTED!!
As a result of his solid performances for the Casper Rockies, closing pitcher Chris Buechner (BEEK-NER) has been called up to play for the Tri-City Dust Devils. The Dust Devils, located in Pasco, Washington, are the Class A short-season affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.
As of July 20, Buechner had an ERA of 3.95 in 13.2 innings for the Rockies. His record was 1-1 with 4 saves and a total of 14 strikeouts. Buechner will be joining former Casper Rockies catcher Luke Sargeant, who was moved to Tri-City at the beginning of the Rockies season.
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(NEW!) CASPER ROCKIES ANNOUNCE AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 8 PROMOTIONS!
The Casper Rockies first homestand of the second-half of season runs from August 2 - 8. The Rockies will face the Idaho Falls Chukars in the first three games followed by the Ogden Raptors. All seven games are packed with the following special promotions:
Monday, August 2 is Biolife Plasma Monday. Fans can pick up free tickets for tonight's game at Biolife Plasma Services. Biolife will also have a table on the concourse for fans to visit. It is the second of three Natrona County Public Library Summer Reading Program nights sponsored in part by McDonald's. Children who read the required number of books will receive free tickets to specified Rockies home games.
Tuesday, August 3 is "Hit a Homerun with the Eastridge Mall" night. If any Rockies player hits a homerun, all fans will receive an Eastridge Mall V.I.P. card that entitles them to great discounts.
Wednesday, August 4 is the second annual "Bark in the Park" Night. For this game only, fans can purchase a $2.00 doggie pass and bring their pet out to the ballpark. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Casper Humane Society. Also don't forget about "Weiner Wednesday". Hot dogs are only $1.
Thursday, August 5 is Slocum's Underground "Thirsty Thursday". Draft beers and sodas are only $1 all night long.
Friday, August 6 is "Nesting Doll Giveaway Night". The first 1,000 fans at tonight's game will receive miniature wooden dolls of three favorite past Casper Rockies players. In addition, it is the second of four Family Fun Pack Nights. For only $50, fans will receive 4 Casper Rockies View Tickets, 4 Old Town Golf Passes, 4 Movie Palace Passes, 2 Footlong Blimpie Subs, and 4 22oz. Ballpark Sodas.
Saturday, August 7 is a fireworks spectacular following the completion of tonight's game.
Sunday, August 8 Kids Run the Bases with Hobart. After the completion of tonight's game, kids will be allowed onto the field to run the bases with their favorite Casper Rockies mascot.
BASEBALL, BIRTHDAYS AND PICNICS!
There's no better way to celebrate your birthday or team party than an evening with the Casper Rockies! The package includes first pitch opportunity and special recognition via public address system and you'll also get to enjoy a hot dog, soda and chips with your family, friends or teammates. Packages are sold for a minimum of 10 party-goers at $12 for each view ticket and $11.50 for each general admission ticket.
You can also organize a picnic for businesses and groups of 25 or more! Let the Rockies staff do the cooking and provide all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, chips, refillable soft drinks and more in addition to your game tickets. Packages start at $14.50 a ticket and must be booked 10 days in advance.
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CASPER ROCKIES PROMOTIONAL NIGHTS & EVENTS ANNOUNCED
AUGUST
Mon 8/2: Biolife Plasma Monday - FREE tickets available at Biolife Plasma Natrona County Public Library Reading Night
Tues 8/3: "Hit a Homerun" with the Eastridge Mall Night - Free VIP card from the Eastridge Mall if Rockies hit a homerun!"
Wed 8/4: "Bark in the Park" - Bring your dog to the game! / Wiener Wednesday - $1 Hot Dogs"
Thurs 8/5: Thirsty Thursday presented by Slocum's Underground - $1 Beer & Soda!
Fri 8/6: "Nesting Doll Giveaway from First American Title / Family Fun Pack Night - 4 game tix, 4 sodas, 4 movie passes, 4 mini golf passes, & 2 footlong subs for only $50!"
Sat 8/7: Post-Game Fireworks Display!!
Sun 8/8: # Post-Game Kids Run the Bases with Hobart
Mon 8/16: Biolife Plasma Monday - FREE tickets available at Biolife Plasma Natrona County Public Library Reading Night
Tues 8/17: Casper Chamber of Commerce Night "Hit a Homerun" with the Eastridge Mall Night - Free VIP card from the Eastridge Mall if Rockies hit a homerun!"
Wed 8/18: Wiener Wednesday - $1 Hot dogs!
Thurs 8/19: Budget Blinds Night / Thirsty Thursday presented by Slocum's Underground - $1 Beer & Soda!
Fri 8/20: Free Logo Baseball from Coca-Cola of Casper* / NC Republican Night
Sat 8/21: Rockies Baseball Card Team Set Giveaway from Fox Sports "Family Fun Pack Night - 4 game tix, 4 sodas, 4 movie passes, 4 mini golf passes, & 2 footlong subs for only $50!"
Sun 8/22: # Post-Game Kids Run the Bases with Hobart
SEPTEMBER
Thurs 9/2: Thirsty Thursday presented by Slocum's Underground - $1 Beer & Soda!
Fri 9/3: "Family Fun Pack Night - 4 game tix, 4 sodas, 4 movie passes, 4 mini golf passes, & 2 footlong subs for only $50!"
Sat 9/4: Post-Game Fireworks Display!!
Sun 9/5: # Post-Game Kids Run the Bases with Hobart
Mon 9/6: Fan Appreciation Night/Lots of Giveaway Items
" *= First 1,000 Fans through the gates"
**= First 500 Fans through the gates
#= Kids 14 & under after the game
ALL PROMOTIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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CASPER ROCKIES TICKET INFORMATION
Single Game Tickets, Season Tickets, and Bonus Books Are Available!
Casper Rockies single game tickets, season tickets, and bonus books are now available. Single game tickets start at just $7.50 and Season Tickets can be had for as little as $118.13 - the best deal in Professional Baseball! Bonus Books, the most flexible ticket option, include 10 undated general admission game vouchers and are available for only $65. Start time for all games Monday-Saturday is 7:05. Sunday games will begin at 5:05.
All ticket-holders will be eligible to participate in special promotional events, held at each home game throughout the season. Recurring events include:
SUNDAYS - Kids run the bases with Hobart;
BIOLIFE PLASMA MONDAYS - Fans can pick up free tickets at Biolife Plasma Services;
TUESDAYS - "Hit a Homerun with the Eastridge Mall" night,
WEDNESDAYS - Wiener Wednesdays ($1 hot dogs)
THURSDAYS - Slocum's Underground "Thirsty Thursdays" featuring $1 Draft beer and sodas.
Other promotions and giveaways will occur throughout the season including a baseball giveaway, nesting doll giveaway, thunder sticks giveaway, magnet giveaway, baseball card giveaway, team photo giveaway, fireworks displays and much, much more.
The Casper Rockies Team Office is located at 330 KATI Lane, adjacent to Mike Lansing Field. All team operations have been moved to the new office, and fans are encouraged to drop in to pick up game schedules, season/single game tickets, bonus books, and official Casper Rockies merchandise. Regular office hours are from 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday. The team office is also open for ticket sales on game days between 9AM and 3PM.
Pioneer League Stories from August 3, 2004
- Sox Break Losing Streak; Sox Defeat Billings 5-3 - Great Falls Voyagers
- Rockies Report - Casper Ghosts
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