PCL1 Albuquerque Isotopes

'Topes Celebrate the Fourth of July in Style

Published on July 1, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Albuquerque Isotopes News Release


The Albuquerque Isotopes return this Friday to the Duke City for a Fourth of July Weekend Celebration against the New Orleans Zephyrs, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets. Kicking off with Independence Day, the Isotopes will have a Red, White, and Blue Jersey auction in addition to a Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza. The quick three-day homestand rolls on with an Isotopes Fan and Photo Album giveaway in addition to a second post-game fireworks show and pre-game autograph session.

Day/Date Opponent Time Promotion

Friday, July 4 New Orleans 7:05 PM Red, White, and Blue Jersey Auction and an Independence Day Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza presented by First Community Bank

Saturday, July 5 New Orleans 7:05 PM Isotopes Fans courtesy of Alltel and Fifth of July Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza

Sunday, July 6 New Orleans 6:05 PM Albuquerque Journal Pre-Game Autograph Session #4, Isotopes Photo Albums to the first 3,000 fans courtesy of Sandia Resort & Casino, and Kids Crew Night

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE JERSEY AUCTION & POST-GAME FIREWORKS

On Independence Day the Albuquerque Isotopes will wear special Red, White, and Blue Jerseys during the game against the New Orleans Zephyrs. Lovelace Health System and the Isotopes will then auction off the game-worn jerseys with all proceeds benefitting Healthcare for the Homeless. At the conclusion of the game, fans can enjoy an Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza presented by First Community Bank. Due to the record crowd that is expected for Friday night's game, gates will open a half hour earlier at 5:30 PM.

ISOTOPES FAN GIVEAWAY AND POST-GAME FIREWORKS

Fans entering Isotopes Park for Saturday's game can beat the intense summer heat with their very own Isotopes Fan courtesy of Alltel. As if free fans for fans wasn't enough, the ‘Topes will also present a follow up Fifth of July Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza.

PRE-GAME AUTOGRAPH SESSION AND ISOTOPES PHOTO ALBUM GIVEAWAY

Sunday at Isotopes Park begins with the Albuquerque Journal's fourth Pre-Game Autograph Session as fans will be able to take pictures and receive autographs from Isotope's infielder Chris Barnwell and reliever Taylor Tankersley. The first 3,000 fans that enter The Lab for the game will be able to put their favorite pictures from Isotopes Park someplace special as they will receive an Isotopes Photo Album courtesy of Sandia Resort & Casino.

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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