
Sky Sox return home to play nine
August 18, 2005 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release
Colorado Springs, CO -The Sky Sox return to Security Service Field to play four games against the Tucson Sidewinders (Arizona Diamondbacks) and then five against the division leading Salt Lake Stingers (Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim) beginning on Saturday, August 20th - Sunday August 28th.
The Sky Sox are 11.5 games behind Salt Lake, who are currently tied with Tacoma for the top spot in the division. The Stingers have dominated the Sky Sox this year winning six of the seven contests thus far.
The Sox are 5-7 versus Tucson on the season and 2-2 at Security Service Field. The last time the Sidewinders were in Colorado Springs was in April and they had to postpone a game that was made up the next day due to the weather.
Tickets for all Sky Sox home games are on sale at the Box Office 719-591-SOXX. Security Service Field is located at 4385 Tutt Blvd., just east of the corner of Powers Blvd. and Barnes Rd.
HOMESTAND PROMOTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:
Saturday - August 20 @ 7:05 vs. Tucson (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - SKY SOX KID FIELDERS GLOVE GIVEAWAY Presented by the Navigators, News First 5/30, Q102 FM, and the Gazette.
Sunday - August 21 @ 1:05 vs. Tucson (Gates Open 11:30 a.m.) - 25-CENT BAR-S HOT DOGS! Presented by American Family Insurance, 98.1 KKFM, 92.9 KSPZ; SOX KIDS CLUB SUNDAY, with special kids events Presented by JOYRIDES Family Fun Center.
Monday - August 22 @ 7:05 vs. Tucson (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - MILITARY MONDAY all active duty, retired, reserves, D.O.D. and their families receive free group tickets at area ITT & ITR offices, plus Buy-One-Get-One Free field level seats at the stadium ticket office. Presented by Team Chevrolet/Volkswagen, The Citadel, 3M, Keller Williams Partners Realty (955-1999) and KILO 94.3 FM.
Tuesday - August 23 @ 7:05 vs. Tucson (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - $2 Tuesday's...ALL TICKETS ARE $2!! Plus $2 parking and $2 beer specials. Presented by Kaiser Permanente and KKCS 101.9 FM.
Wednesday - August 24 @ 7:05 vs. Salt Lake (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - BARK IN THE PARK - Presented by KRDO
Thursday - August 25 @ 7:05 vs. Salt Lake (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) GIRLS NIGHT OUT! Drink specials, 20-Cent Hot Wings and free massages from Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy. Two lucky ladies win a $500 jewelry prize Presented by Einstein Bros. Café, All New Innovations Day Spa, Brendan Diamonds, and 98.9 Magic FM.
Friday - August 26 @ 7:05 vs. Salt Lake (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - FRIDAY FIREWORKS!! A spectacular display immediately following the ball game. Presented by Southern Colorado Dodge Dealers, Colorado Springs Utilities, Adelphia, KKCS 101.9 FM, and Lamar Outdoor.
Saturday - August 27 @ 7:05 vs. Salt Lake (Gates Open 5:30 p.m.) - SKY SOX HAT GIVEAWAY Presented by Air Academy Federal Credit Union, News First 5/30, and KILO 94.3 FM.
Sunday - August 28 @ 1:05 vs. Sacramento (Gates Open 11:30 a.m.) - 25-CENT BAR-S HOT DOGS! Presented by American Family Insurance, 98.1 KKFM, and 92.9 KSPZ. SOX KIDS CLUB SUNDAY, with special kids events presented by JOYRIDES Family Fun Center.
Pacific Coast League Stories from August 18, 2005
- Devore does it again in Grizzlies 7-4 win over Sky Sox - Fresno Grizzlies
- Hernandez, Express win pitchers battle, 3-1 - Round Rock Express
- Isotopes tame I-Cubs in 9-1 rout - Albuquerque Isotopes
- Records fall in 21-4 win - Oklahoma City Comets
- Rick Short goes 2-4 - New Orleans Baby Cakes
- Sounds lose second straight to Express, 3-1 - Nashville Sounds
- Sky Sox return home to play nine - Colorado Springs Sky Sox
- Omaha Royals game notes - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Oklahoma August 18 Notes - Oklahoma City Comets
- Express Playoff Tickets Go On Sale Monday - Round Rock Express
- 51s Return To Cashman Field This Saturday For Four Games - Las Vegas Aviators
- RiverCats outlast Tucson in marathon - Tucson Sidewinders
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