Yuma Scorpions Release 2006 Schedule

November 22, 2005 - Golden Baseball League (GBL)
Yuma Scorpions News Release


November 22, 2005 Pleasanton, CA: The Golden Baseball League announced today the league's 2006 game schedule. The League will play a six team, 80 game regular season schedule that commences on June 1st and concludes on August 28th. The schedule also includes the addition of the inaugural All-Star Game to be held in Chico, CA and a Championship Series to be held on Labor Day weekend.

The League will be comprised of six teams for the 2006 season. The 2005 League Champion San Diego Surf Dawgs, the Long Beach Armada, the Fullerton Flyers, the Yuma Scorpions and the Chico Outlaws will all return for the 2006 season. The sixth team is the addition of the Reno Silver Sox, as announced by the League in October. The two Phoenix-area teams in Surprise and Mesa will have their operations suspended for the 2006 season as the league works out new partnership agreements with the cities. In order to remain at an even number of teams, the traveling Japan Samurai Bears will also not return.

The 2006 schedule will be an 80 game split-season played over 90 days. The schedule includes the addition of a mid-season all-star break to accommodate the GBL's first All-Star Game. The All-Star Game will be held in Chico on July 18th. The GBL's Championship Series format has also been revamped. The playoffs will feature the first half winner versus the second half winner in a best of five GBL Championship Series. Games will be played in a 2-game/3-game home and away series.

"It's great to get the schedule out in November so our teams have the ability to work closely with our season ticket holders and sponsors early in the off-season," said Kevin Outcalt, GBL Commissioner. "I am pleased at the schedule adjustments made for 2006. With changes to the playoff structure we will now be able to bring GBL playoff excitement to two of our markets. And the addition of the first GBL All-Star Game provides another opportunity to showcase our top players for fans and major league organizations."

A full copy of the Golden Baseball League's 2006 schedule can be found on the league's website at www.goldenbaseball.com. Ticket information and the individual team schedules can be found on the team sites.

Holiday Merchandise Sale

Need some great Christmas ideas? There's no better place to find them than at the Scorpions' Merchandise Store! Save RIGHT NOW on just about everything in the store, from Scorpions' T-Shirts to baseball caps to inaugural season lapel pins! Plus, save on great merchandise from other GBL teams, including from the history-making Japan Samurai Bears! Plus, with colder weather right around the corner, stop in and grab a Scorpions' hooded sweatshirt or a long-sleeved T-shirt!

Get that perfect gift or stocking stuffers for the Scorpions' fans in your family right now without spending a bunch! Stop into the Scorpions' Store, located right behind the center field wall at Desert Sun Stadium (south of 32nd Street on Avenue A in Yuma). It's open from 9AM until 5PM Monday through Friday!

Scorpions Holiday Expo

Kickoff your holidays by getting to Desert Sun Stadium on Tuesday November 29th or Wednesday November 30th. The 1st ever Yuma Scorpions Holiday Expo will be your chance to get your Christmas tree, have a picture taken with Santa, buy Scorpions' season tickets or mini-plans, get great Scorpions merchandise, and help raise money for local organizations. The expo will run from 5-8pm both days. Entertainment will be provided by a variety of local performance groups.

Christmas Tree Sale

Purchase a 7' Tall Douglas Fir Christmas tree at the Yuma Scorpions Holiday Expo for $40 and $10 will be donated to the participating organization of your choice.

Picture with Santa

Purchase a 10x13 photo of you or a friend with Santa Claus at the Yuma Scorpions Holiday Expo for $10 and $5 will be donated to the participating organization of your choice.

These are the participating local organizations: Ballet Yuma, Palmcroft Elementary PTO, St. Francis of Assisi School, Gymnastics of Yuma, and the Yuma Scorpions Booster Club.

For More Information Call 257-4700



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