The Beavers are back in town

Yes, Portland and their mammoth first baseman Kyle Blanks, above, return to Las Vegas today, offering 51s Today another chance for some Photoshop fun at Blanks' expense.
In their previous four-game series earlier this month, June 2-6, the Beavers won three of the four, scoring 27 runs against 51s pitching. That could be the case again this week, as the 51s' pitching staff is in flux due to injuries in Toronto. Tonight's scheduled starter, Brad Mills, will be making his major-league debut for the Blue Jays in Philadelphia instead, and another starter, likely Brett Cecil, will be called up to start Saturday, leaving tonight's pitching match-up the ever-popular TBA vs. TBA.
So expect the two offenses to light up the scoreboard in this four-game homestand, and the 51s will also help you light up your house Saturday night, in one of three games with promotions attached. Attend Saturday's 7:05 p.m. game and you will receive a free Compact Fluorescent Light bulb courtesy of NV Energy.
That game will also be Pink Out Night, when the 51s will wear pink jerseys to support the fight against breast cancer. In conjunction with The Southern Nevada Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization, the pink jerseys worn by the Las Vegas players and coaches will be auctioned off after the game, with fans bidding until the seventh inning. All proceeds will go to "Komen for the Cure" and the 51s will donate $1.00 to the group for every fan in attendance. Fans are encouraged to wear pink as well and stick around after the game for fireworks.
Other promotions are tonight's Dollar Beer Night, a favorite for of-age fans, and Friday night's Bat Night, when the first 2,500 fans in attendance will receive a free 51s bat.
The games begin at 7:05 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and the series ends with a 12:05 p.m. game on Sunday. Keep an eye out for these players:

LAS VEGAS 51s (27-40, fourth place in PCL Pacific South division)
David Dellucci, OF: The long-time major-leaguer hasn't taken long to get used to his new home with the 51s. He has five hits in his four games with the team while occupying the third spot in the order.
Randy Ruiz, 1B/DH: The 51s' answer to Blanks -- though even he is dwarfed by the Beavers' star -- Ruiz hit two home runs in Wednesday's get-away game against Reno to lead Las Vegas to a victory. He was 10-32 with four homers in the 51s' just-completed eight-game road trip.
Buck Coats, OF: The 51s' leadoff hitter continues to spark the offense, getting on base six times in 14 plate appearance the last three games.

PORTLAND BEAVERS (33-34, fourth place in PCL Pacific North division)
Kyle Blanks, 1B: It really can't be said enough: Blanks is the type of player you have to see to believe. At 6'6" and nearly 300 pounds, the mammoth slugger resembles an NFL offensive lineman and must cause third basemen to have horrible nightmares of screaming line drives. He comes into this series on fire, having gone 13-for-27 in his last eight games with four RBI and four runs scored.
Craig Stansberry, SS: Listed as a shortstop, Stansberry also lined up as a third baseman and designated hitter in the Beavers' recent series at Cashman Field. He is 7-for-20 in his last five games.
Everth Cabrera, SS: The recent call-up is 9-for-27 in his seven games with the Beavers, scoring five runs in that time. The speedster led all of professional baseball last year with 73 stolen bases while playing in the Colorado Rockies' system.