Promotion Party

Minor League Baseball teams have long been known for their ingenuity in the world of promotions. In the short history of this franchise, the Aces have staked their claim as one of professional baseball’s best at providing valuable discount offers and high-quality promotional giveaways.

In 2012, the club has taken things one step further. This season, all 72 games at Aces Ballpark will feature a discount offer, theme night, giveaway or promotion. You quite literally won’t attend a game this season without being treated to something special.

Here’s a look at some of our recurring promotions for the 2012 season. You can find the full promotional schedule by clicking HERE.

RENOWN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL FAMILY FUNDAYS
The whole family will love coming out to the ballpark on Sundays this season to enjoy a game of the ever-popular Baseball Bingo. Winners will receive exciting prizes throughout the season.

OM-NOM-NOMDAYS PRES. BY KTVN CHANNEL 2 NEWS
A new feature at Aces Ballpark this season, Om-Nom-Nomdays (get it?) are already getting plenty of attention from our fan base. Every Monday at Aces Ballpark, a select concessions item will be available for just $1. Nachos, hot dogs, ribs. Bring a little change and a lot of appetite.

2-FOR-$22 TUESDAYS
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better way to spend your entertainment dollar than Tuesday nights at Aces Ballpark. Every Tuesday, fans can get two tickets, two hot dogs and two sodas for just $22.

ACES WINS-DAYS
Another new wrinkle this season can be found on Wednesday nights. The concept is easy. If the Aces win, you win. For every Aces Wednesday night victory, fans will receive a coupon for concession items, Freight House District appetizers, team store discounts or tickets.

COORS LIGHT THIRSTY THURSDAYS PRES. BY LOTUS RADIO AND RENO NEWS & REVIEW
The name says it all. $2 beer specials at the ballpark. Take in a ballgame with friends and enjoy a cold one.

SAINT MARY’S FIREWORKS FRIDAYS PRES. BY KRNV NEWS 4
The best fireworks shows in Reno can once again be found at Aces Ballpark this season. Every Friday night will feature a post-game fireworks extravaganza, and again this season you’ll have the chance to pick the soundtrack.

GIVEAWAY SATURDAYS
Who doesn’t like to come to the ballpark and walk away with a souvenir? Here are some of the giveaway items this season:

–A-Play Club Fleece Blanket pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (April 7)
–Division Championship Pennant, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (April 21)
–Dillard’s Batting Practice Jersey (May 5)
–Desktop Cornhole, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (May 19)
–Nevada Dairy Council Baseball Card Set, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (June 16)
–Garden Gnome, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (June 30)
– Bobblehead (July 14)
–Welcome Mat  (July 28)
–Messenger Bag, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (Aug. 11)
–Trucker Hat, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (Aug. 25)
–Player Bobblehead, pres. by KOLO 8 News Now (Sept. 1)

The December Hat of the Month is here

We told you back in November that the Aces team shop will offer a different Hat of the Month each month, available for just $15.

We weren’t lying.

December’s Hat of the Month is this beauty, available for the rest of 2011 for $15. You can grab one online here or stop by the team shop at Aces Ballpark to pick one up in person.

The December Hat of the Month - $15 online or at the team shop.

The Aces team shop is open Monday through Saturday from 11-7 and Sunday from 11-4. See you soon!

 

Reno ties to the 2011 Fall Classic

The Fall Classic is upon us once again, and a quick look at the roster reveals several players with ties to the Pacific Coast League–and, more specifically–the Aces.

While there aren’t any former Aces on World Series rosters, 10 of the 50 players on the Cardinals and Rangers active rosters have played against the Aces. Both the Cardinals’ affiliate (the Memphis Redbirds) and Rangers’ affiliate (2011 – Round Rock; 2009-10 – Oklahoma City) play in the American Conference, so Reno only plays each team four times per season.

With that said, here is a breakdown of how current World Series participants have fared against Reno since the Aces joined the PCL in 2009.

Most notably, Cards right-hander Kyle Lohse pitched at Aces Ballpark on a rehab assignment in 2010, striking out nine and allowing just one run in 7 IP. Here’s the box score from that game.

St. Louis reliever Lance Lynn started the game before Lohse (tough back-to-back match-ups for the good guys), going six innings and giving up just a single run. Lynn and Lohse won back-to-back games against the Aces in games two and three of the August series, but Reno won the other two games behind current D-backs’ sensation Josh Collmenter and two-year Ace Matt Torra.

Other Cardinals that have faced the Aces include: Fernando Salas (1 IP, 1 ER), Daniel Descalso (.333, 2 HR in 4 games), Adron Chambers (.412, 1 HR, 4 RBIs in 8 games), Allen Craig (.333, 1 3B in 6 games) and Jon Jay (.353, 1 2B in 4 games).

On the Rangers side, the biggest name to face Reno is current Texas closer Neftali Feliz, who in 2009 started for the Rangers’ former Triple-A affiliate, the Oklahoma City RedHawks (Texas has since become affiliated with the Round Rock Express, also of the PCL).

On May 26, 2009, Feliz started against Reno, allowing 2 ER in 3.2 IP at Aces Ballpark, taking the loss while getting out-dueled by eventual PCL wins leader Tony Barnette. Feliz later was molded into a closer, and the rest is history.

Scott Feldman started once against the Aces this past season, taking a no decision after allowing 4 ER in 5.2 IP on May 24 at the Dell Diamond in Round Rock. Aces catcher and former University of Nevada standout Konrad Schmidt homered against Feldman, in a game the Express would go on to win 5-4.

Finally, Rangers’ reserve infielder Esteban German has at-bats against Reno in each of the past three seasons, appearing in 11-of-12 all-time games between the Aces and the Rangers’ two Triple-A affiliates. In 38 at-bats over those 11 games, German hit .316 with 2 HR and 12 RBIs, while swiping four bags.

So while you may not be able to make the pilgrimage to Dallas or St. Louis this October, you can stop by Aces Ballpark any summer to see future World Series heroes right here in your own backyard. Who will this year’s hero be?