LAS VEGAS AVIATORS® HOST ALBUQUERQUE ISOTOPES IN A SIX-GAME HOMESTAND FROM TUESDAY-SUNDAY, JUNE 21-26;
$2.00 BEER NIGHT ON THURSDAY, JUNE 23; BEACH TOTE BAG NIGHT (FRIDAY, JUNE 24); MARVEL DEFENDERS OF
THE DIAMOND NIGHT (SATURDAY, JUNE 25)
The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, will host the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, in the opener of the six-game series on Tuesday, June 21 at Las Vegas Ballpark®.
The fifth homestand will consist of six games against the Isotopes with all games scheduled to begin at 7:05 p.m.
The opener of the homestand on June 21 will feature the sixth of 10 games broadcast live on YurView on Cox Channel 14.
The Aviators, 35-28, under manager Fran Riordan, are concluding a Texas nine-game road trip against the El Paso Chihuahuas, Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, on Sunday, June 19.
The 2022 season will feature six-game series against opponents from Tuesday-Sunday and off days on Monday (with three road exceptions on July 4, August 15, September 26) for a total of 150 games (75-home; 75-away).
The Aviators are in their 40th calendar season of professional baseball in the Silver State and have the proud distinction of being the longest enduring franchise in the history of professional sports in the state of Nevada.
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE: The Pacific Coast League (118 years, 1903-2020, 2022 – ) will consist of two divisions for a total of 10 teams. West Division: Las Vegas Aviators, Reno Aces, Sacramento River Cats, Salt Lake Bees, Tacoma Rainiers; East Division: Albuquerque Isotopes, El Paso Chihuahuas, Oklahoma City Dodgers, Round Rock Express, Sugar Land Space Cowboys.
HOMESTAND PROMOTIONS:
Tuesday, June 21: Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”) – Yurview Cox Cable 14
Wednesday, June 22: Bark in the Park
Thursday, June 23: $2.00 Beer Night
Friday, June 24: *Beach Tote Bag Night – *first 2,000 fans through the gates
Saturday, June 25: Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night
LINDY La ROCQUE CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH, FRIDAY, JUNE 24: UNLV Lady Rebels head basketball coach Lindy La Rocque will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. The Lady Rebels team will be on top of the Aviators dugout to conduct the “Play Ball” segment just prior to the beginning of the game! La Rocque, the 2021 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year, guided the Lady Rebels to a 26-7 overall record in the 2021-22 season. UNLV captured the MWC regular season title with a 15-3 record and were the MWC Tournament Champions and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
2022 LAS VEGAS BALLPARK ATTENDANCE: In 33 dates, Las Vegas total is 229,341 (leads PCL) for an average of 6,950 with six sellouts. The all-time attendance total now stands at 13,309,655. The Las Vegas franchise has reached the 300,000 mark in “home” attendance in all 38 seasons (1983-2019, 2021).
The Las Vegas Ballpark regular season attendance total over three seasons (2019, 2021 – ) is 1,308,644, which includes 59 sellouts. In 36 seasons at Cashman Field (1983-2018), the attendance total was 12,001,011.
AVIATORS TICKET INFORMATION: Individual game tickets are on sale through aviatorslv.com and the Las Vegas Ballpark Box Office.
BOX OFFICE HOURS:
Game Days:
Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday from noon – 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 12:05 p.m. games (September 18 & 25) from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday 7:05 p.m. games (June 26; July 3 at 6:05 p.m.; July 17; August 7, 21, 28) from noon – 9:30 p.m.
Non-Game Days:
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday – Closed
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADA accessible seats will also be available to purchase at the box office and through ticketmaster.com.
The Aviators will also be offering a military discount (active duty and retired) of $5.00 off each ticket purchased and is available through GovX.com or at the box office.
The individual game tickets for the 75-game home season are subject to availability and dynamic pricing.
Tickets starting at:
Home Plate Diamond: $50.00 + Fees
Home Plate Prime: $45.00 + Fees
Home Plate Box: $37.00 + Fees
Dugout Prime: $29.00 + Fees
Dugout Box: $25.00 + Fees
Outfield Box: $18.00 + Fees
Corners: $25.00 + Fees
Home Run Porch: $25.00 + Fees
Berm/Standing Room Only: $13.00 + Fees
Club Prime: $55.00 + Fees
Club Box: $50.00 + Fees
Pricing is subject to change
Albuquerque’s roster features two of the top 10 prospects in the Rockies organization, according to Baseball America: outfielder Ryan Vilade (No. 6) and third baseman Elehuris Montero (No. 8). Catcher Carlos Pérez is also a member of the Isotopes roster. Pérez was a member of the 2021 Aviators and was the recipient of the Mayor’s Trophy (MVP as voted on by the fans). He appeared in 97 games and recorded 51 extra-base hits (19 doubles, triple, 31 home runs) and 89 RBI. He led the Aviators in home runs and RBI. Pedro Lopez, Albuquerque bench coach, was the manager of the 2017 Las Vegas 51s, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets.
Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings’’): Minor League Baseball™ (MiLB™) announced the continued long-term commitment to, and the expansion of, the celebration of its U.S. Latino fans and communities through the unveiling of a record number of teams participating in the 2022 Copa de la Diversión® (Fun Cup™) campaign and event series. Each of the 85 participating MiLB teams (70% participating), covering 33 U.S. states, will transform its on-field brand to a culturally relevant Latino persona, representing an extension of the team’s and community’s identity. Copa de la Diversión established an innovative new platform authentically connecting MiLB teams with their diverse communities, embracing the culture and values that resonate most with U.S. Latinos nationwide
The Aviators have transformed to the Las Vegas Reyes de Plata (“Silver Kings”) for five seasons (2017-19, 2021-22). The Reyes de Plata will take the field celebrating the city and state’s pioneering history at the forefront of the precious metal mining business that continues to define the Silver State today. The 2022 Reyes de Plata Tuesday remaining home schedule: June 21, July 12, August 2, August 23, September 13, September 20.
Following the homestand, the Aviators will embark on a home-and-home six-game series against the Round Rock Express, Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, beginning on Tuesday, June 28. The three-game series will conclude on Thursday, June 30. The two teams will then travel to Las Vegas for a three-game series at Las Vegas Ballpark from Friday-Sunday, July 1-3.
Aviators on Radio in 2022: Russ Langer will broadcast the 150 games on Raider Nation Radio 920 AM and on www.aviatorslv.com. Langer is in his 22nd season broadcasting baseball to the Las Vegas Valley and 35th year overall in the business. Over his career, Langer has received numerous awards, including being named 1993 Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. In 1995 and 2016, he broadcast the Triple-A All-Star game; in 1999, he was named the New Mexico Sportscaster of the Year; and in 2002, he was named Minor League Broadcaster of the Year by Minor League News.com. Langer also is a 11-time recipient (seven consecutive years from 2007-13) of the Nevada Sportscaster of the Year award (2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021), which is presented by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). In 2021, Langer also completed his 10th season as the radio play-by-play voice for the UNLV football team on the UNLV Sports Properties/ Learfield Network.
Matt Neverett will also serve as the play-by-play voice for home games and selected road games.
All Aviators games (home & away) will also be broadcast on MiLB.TV via aviatorslv.com.
2022 Las Vegas Aviators season tickets, including suites and party decks are available by calling the Aviators administrative offices at (702) 943-7200.
Official licensed Aviators team merchandise is available on the “Team Shop” section of the website at www.aviatorslv.com.
