Slugger Advances to Round Two in Best Mascot Contest
Published on May 31, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Portland Sea Dogs News Release
Portland, Maine- Slugger the Sea Dog has advanced to the second round of Mascot Mania, an interactive tournament hosted by MiLB.com, to determine the Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball.
Slugger defeated "Buster" from the Lakewood BlueClaws in round one. According to MiLB.com Slugger received the second most votes of the 64 mascots in round one.
Slugger's second round opponent is "Buster Bison" from the Buffalo Bisons. Voting for round two of the competition runs through June 4th. Fans may cast their votes at www.seadogs.com or www.milb.com/mascot mania. Four additional rounds are scheduled with the winner to be crowned on June 19th.
Slugger is truly humbled by even being considered for this most prestigious tournament and would like to thank the MiLB big wigs for including him in Mascot Mania, and all his fans for voting him into the second round.
"I am thankful to have received the "seal" of approval from fans everywhere. Buster was a valiant opponent and I wish him the best of luck," said a visibly excited Slugger, "Now I'm turning my attention to . . . . what? Another 'Buster'? . . . Buster Bison, from Buffalo? How many 'Busters' are in this competition? Who's next? Buster Olney, Buster Douglas -
Slugger continues to work hard to entertain fans young and old and hopes to release a video message to all MiLB fans participating in Mascot Mania - clearly a desperate attempt to win favor with the voters. Lastly, Slugger would like to give a shout out to his seafaring friends still in the running - Manny the Manatee, Muddy the Mudcat, Snappy D. Turtle, and especially Lou Seal - "us sea creatures gotta stick together, yo!"
As the Sea Dogs' Director of Crowd Entertainment, Slugger is responsible for rallying the Hadlock faithful through crazy on-field antics, dances, skits and general Tom-Foolery. More importantly, he has helped raise over $4 million for the Maine Children's Cancer Program through the "Strike Out Cancer in Kids" program, in which he serves as the poster figure. He has entertained over seven million fans since arriving at Hadlock Field from the cool waters of Casco Bay in 1994. Slugger makes hundred of community appearances each year, there is nothing I enjoy more than making fans of all ages smile. Fans can "Like" Slugger on facebook at www.facebook.com/SluggertheSeaDog.
Fans can make their choices in each matchup after reviewing photos and bios of all mascots. Once all selections are made, fans can enter the MiLB.com Mascot Mania Sweepstakes for a chance to win a variety of prizes, including subscriptions to MLB.TV and MiLB.TV, in addition to mascot-themed prize packs.
Tickets for all 2012 Sea Dogs home game are available and can be purchased by calling the Sea Dogs Ticket Office at 207-874-9300 or online at www.seadogs.com. Book your nine inning vacation today!
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