'Topes Reveal 2010 Schedule

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'Topes Reveal 2010 Schedule
10/06/2009 5:37 PM ET

The Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A partner of the National League West champion Los Angeles Dodgers, have announced their 2010 schedule, featuring a 72-game home slate that includes 12 action-packed weekends at Isotopes Park.
The 'Topes will begin their 2009 Pacific Coast League American Southern Division title defense on April 8 at Oklahoma City before opening their home season on Monday, April 12 with a series against the New Orleans Zephyrs, Triple-A affiliate of the Florida Marlins. After entertaining the Z's for four games, the 'Topes' opening homestand continues with a four game set against the Omaha Royals, Triple-A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Once again, fans can expect back-to-back fireworks nights in celebration of Independence Day, as the 'Topes will light up the skies on both July 2 and July 3. Albuquerque will also be home for Mother's Day, May 9, taking on the Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers.
The 2010 slate also features the return of teams that haven't played in the Duke City since 2008, including Las Vegas, top affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the first time a Jays-affiliated team has ever played in Albuquerque. Sacramento, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland A's, and Fresno, affiliate of the San Francisco Giants will additionally make appearances at The Lab in 2010. 'Topes fans will also get their first glimpse of the Reno Aces, Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, who entered the PCL this year, but whose only series with the Isotopes in 2009 was at Aces Ballpark.
Closing out the home schedule in August, when the pennant drive reaches a fever-pitch, the Isotopes will play 13 straight home games from August 21 to September 2, equaling the longest homestand in franchise history with the 13-game homestand this past season that allowed the 'Topes to clinch a playoff spot in front of their home fans.
Specific promotions will be announced at a later date, but already locked into the schedule is a passel of fireworks nights, 50-cent Hot Dog Night, and a slew of great giveaways. A full set of promotional dates, as well as specific game times, will be announced soon.
Season tickets and mini-plans for the 2010 season are on sale at Isotopes Park. For more information, please call (505) 924-2255 or visit www.albuquerquebaseball.com.
This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.