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Aces announce 2016 season-opening homestand

April 6, 2016

RENO - The Reno Aces open their 2016 season on Thursday, April 7 when they host the El Paso Chihuahuas - the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres - at 6:35 p.m. at Greater Nevada Field. The Aces then welcome the Rockies' highest affiliate, the Albuquerque Isotopes, to town for a four-game set, beginning Monday, April 11.

Below is an overview of each series:

Thursday, April 7 vs. El Paso - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:00 p.m.
  • Two separate pre-game autograph sessions with MTV Reality Star Johnny Bananas from 5:00-5:45 p.m. and 6:15-6:35 p.m.
  • Pre-game performance of Footloose the Musical, courtesy of Eldorado Resort Casino
  • First pitches thrown by MTV Reality Star Johnny Bananas and Greater Nevada Credit Union & Greater Nevada Mortgage President/CEO Wally Murray
  • National Anthem sung by Cindy Lain
  • Helicopter entrance from the Aces' beloved mascot, Archie, thanks to Care Flight, a service of REMSA.
  • Coors Light Thirsty Thursday presented by Miller Coors, Lotus Radio and Reno News & Review
    • $2 Coors Light pints and $2 small sodas

Friday, April 8 vs. El Paso - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Saint Mary's Fireworks Friday presented by KRNV News 4
  • Kids Run the Bases presented by Channel 2 News

Saturday, April 9 vs. El Paso - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by Consign Furniture (First 5,000 fans through the Rotunda Entrance)
  • Wienerschnitzel Friends & Family Night presented by Reno News & Review
  • Kids Run the Bases presented by Channel 2 News

Sunday, April 10 vs. El Paso - 1:05 p.m.

  • Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
  • University of Nevada Day
    • University of Nevada President, Marc Johnson, to throw out ceremonial first pitch
    • Alumni and students receive access to discounted tickets
  • Great Basin Federal Credit Union Dollar Menu Sunday presented by Channel 2 News - $1 Hot Dogs, Candy and Small Popcorn
  • Kids Run the Bases presented by Channel 2 News

Monday, April 11 vs. Albuquerque - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Locals Night Monday
  • Baseball Bingo
  • Kids Eat Free (First 500 kids 12 and under) presented by Costco, Kimmie Candy Company and 106.9 More FM

Tuesday, April 12 vs. Albuquerque - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Two-for-$22 Tuesday presented by Channel 2 News - 2 General Admission tickets, 2 hot dogs and 2 small sodas for $22

Wednesday, April 13 vs. Albuquerque - 6:35 p.m.

  • Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
  • Boomer Nights: Meet AARP Nevada and get 2-for-1 tickets for fans over the age of 50
  • Dog Days presented by KOLO 8 News Now
  • Lagunitas $1 donation to the Nevada Humane Society for every Lagunitas purchased at the ballpark

Thursday, April 14 vs. Albuquerque - 12:05 p.m.

  • Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
  • Career Day - Pre-game question and answer with Reno Aces Executives
  • Coors Light Thirsty Thursday presented by Miller Coors, Lotus Radio and Reno News & Review
    • $2 Coors Light pints and $2 small sodas

Ticket packages are on-sale now at www.renoaces.com or by calling (775) 334-4700. Follow the club all season long on Twitter (@aces) or like the team on Facebook.