Showdown For Division Crown Coming To The Lab
Published on August 28, 2007 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release
With more than 130 games in the books, the 2007 season has come down to one final homestand for the first-place Albuquerque Isotopes and second-place Oklahoma RedHawks, Triple-A Affiliate of the Texas Rangers, beginning Friday night. With a division title on the line for both teams, the most dramatic four-game series in Isotopes Park history will include a pair of Fan Appreciation Night Fireworks Shows and much more.
Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion
Friday, August 31 Oklahoma 7:05 PM Birdzerk! Appearance
Saturday, Sept. 1 Oklahoma 7:05 PM Fan Appreciation Night
Post-Game Fireworks
Sunday, Sept. 2 Oklahoma 6:05 PM Fan Appreciation Night
Post-Game Fireworks
Monday, Sept. 3 Oklahoma 1:35 PM Rockin' Ray & The Amazing Skyy Dogs Appearance
BIRDZERK! APPEARANCE
A showdown for first place in the Pacific Coast League's American Southern Division begins on Friday night at The Lab. Watch the 'Topes and RedHawks square off in the pivotal series opener at 7:05 PM, and while you're at the park, sit back and enjoy the hilarious antics of every fan's favorite feathered friend, Birdzerk!
FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND / POST-GAME FIREWORKS
With the organization's fifth-straight successful season nearly complete, the Isotopes will pay tribute to their fans on Saturday and Sunday as part of the club's annual Fan Appreciation Weekend. Prior to each game, the first 3,000 fans through the turnstiles will receive a special Isotopes Gift Bag, which includes a multitude of exciting 'Topes promotional items. If a gift bag and a pennant race weren't enough, be sure to stick around after both games for the final two post-game fireworks extravaganzas of the 2007 season.
ROCKIN' RAY & THE AMAZING SKYY DOGS APPEARANCE
There may be no better way to spend Labor Day than at Isotopes Park with Albuquerque seeking its first post-season birth since the 2003 season. In a game that could potentially prove to be a true "winner take all" affair, the Isotopes and RedHawks conclude the 2007 regular season on Monday afternoon at The Lab at 1:35 PM. Celebrate a national holiday with the national pastime, and enjoy the crazy canine acrobatics of the ever-popular Rockin' Ray & The Amazing Skyy Dogs.
Tickets for any Isotopes game can be purchased at Isotopes Park or any Ticketmaster outlet,www.ticketmaster.com, or Ticketmaster by Phone 505-883-7800. For more information, visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com or call 505-924-2255.
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