Sox Return for 1st Homestand of May

April 30, 2004 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release


Colorado Springs, CO –On Monday, May 3rd the Colorado Springs Sky Sox will return for their first homestand in May. The Sox will play a four-game series against the Albuquerque Isotopes (Florida Marlins) before the Iowa Cubs (Chicago Cubs) come to town. This is the first of two eight-game homestands in May for the Sky Sox.

Good seats remain for all games. The Sky Sox Stadium box office can be reached at (719) 591-SOXX (Springs) – (719) 583-1449 (Pueblo). Gates open one hour before game time unless otherwise noted.

All box-seat and reserved tickets are available at area King Soopers locations, all area military ITT/ITR offices and at the Sky Sox Stadium Box Office.

HOMESTAND HIGHLIGHTS:

Monday, May 3, 7:05 vs. Albuquerque (Gates Open 6:00) – MILITARY MONDAY with special ticket pricing for active duty, retired, reserves, D.O.D. and their families presented by Team Chevrolet, The Citadel, 3M, Alliance Apartments and Commercial Lending, Springs Summit Group and Boeing. Pre-game exhibition by the U.S.A.F. "Wings of Blue."

Tuesday, May 4, 10:35 am vs. Albuquerque (Gates Open 9:30)– BASEBALL MATH YOUTH DAY sponsored by Agilent Technologies.

Wednesday, May 5, 7:05 vs. Albuquerque (Gates Open 6:00) – CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION with FREE CHIPOTLE BURRITO VOUCHERS (first 2,500 paid fans) redeemable at all area Chipotles. WIENER WEDNESDAY with $1 Hot Dogs! BARK IN THE PARK presented by Peak 95.1FM, Sports Radio AM-1240 KRDO, Cheers Liquor Mart, Colorado Springs All Breed Rescue & Animal Instincts. PUPPYPALOOZA (Doggie Expo) presented by The Colorado Lottery & Big Dog Landscaping and Lawn Care.

Thursday, May 6, 10:35 am vs. Albuquerque (Gates Open 9:30)– BASEBALL MATH YOUTH DAY sponsored by Agilent Technologies.

Friday, May 7, 7:05 vs. Iowa (Gates Open 6:00) –FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS Theme: "Athens Games Send-Off" A spectacular post-game display dedicated to the athletes and staff at the USOC and all National Governing Bodies. Presented by Cartan Tours, Tri-County Auto Force and Fireworks Extraordinaire. USOC and NGB Appreciation Night presented by Cartan Tours.

Saturday, May 8, 1:35 vs. Iowa (Gates Open 12:30.) – FISHING ROD AND REEL GIVEAWAY (first 500 paid kids 12 & under) with PRE-GAME CASTING CLINIC (12:40-1:10) presented by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and Great Outdoor Colorado Trust Fund. On-field wedding of Brett and Danielle (post-game).

Sunday, May 9, 1:35 vs. Iowa (Gates Open 12:30) – MOTHERS' DAY ROSE GIVEAWAY (all moms) presented by Platte Floral. SOX KIDS CLUB SUNDAY with special kids events presented by Academy/Woodman Nissan.

Monday, May 10, 7:05 vs. Iowa (Gates Open 6:00) – MILITARY MONDAY with special ticket pricing for active duty, retired, reserves, D.O.D. and their families presented by Team Chevrolet, The Citadel, 3M, Alliance Apartments and Commercial Lending, Springs Summit Group and Boeing. Casting clinic pres. by Columbine Fly-Fishing (6:20-6:40).



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