D.R. Smith, general manager for the Prairie Dogs, said he expects a good showing in the stands as interest has sparked lately in ticket sales. People find out he's coming and jump on the opportunity to see the show. We expect between 1,500-2,000 fans for the game. When outlining a marketing schedule prior to the season, there are certain promotions the staff gears toward drawing a large crowd. Abilenians have typically responded to the fireworks shows around the Fourth of July, but this is another attraction the fans love to see.
Fans can expect good, clean family fun and a wholesome night of baseball.
The Chicken has a reputation in the baseball world as being one of the premier mascots with an act that is all-encompassing. When he isn't performing with the Dogs' mascots, Grounder and Peanut, the Chicken will be in the stands entertaining fans and signing autographs. While the entertainment is set off the field, the Prairie Dogs will look to build off their last game on the field. Prior to the series with the Dillas, the Dogs had taken three of four from Ozark and two of three from Rio Grande Valley. We've been swinging the bats well and before the Amarillo series, played well against Ozark and Rio.