To say my family and I were excited that I got accepted into the Spring Training immersion experience would be an understatement. As soon as I got accepted, my mom was already planning a trip to Florida because she wanted to go to Spring Training just as much as I …
Read More »What attending seven Spring Training games in one week looks like
This past week, I made it my goal to attend as many Spring Training games as I could handle. I ended up seeing seven games at five different ballparks. The amount of baseball I was about to see excited me, but I was not mentally prepared for all of the …
Read More »Efficient pitching, hot hitting drives Rays to 7-4 victory over Twins
The Tampa Bay Rays kept their Spring Training winning streak going Tuesday afternoon when they defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 7-4. Rays pitching tallied a total 11 strikeouts while their batters drew five walks. RHP Zach Eflin, who became the largest free agency acquisition in Rays history back in December, …
Read More »Stay refreshed and full at Hammond Stadium
Hammond Stadium, located in Fort Myers, Florida, is the spring home for the Minnesota Twins and their affiliate the Mighty Mussels. The Twins have called Hammond home since 1991. The stadium seats 7,500 people and features a boardwalk from foul pole to foul pole. If you find yourself thirsty or …
Read More »Kids keep their mitts held high at Hammond Stadium
The atmosphere of a Major League Spring Training game is what brings fans from far and wide. No matter who’s playing, fans will still come out to support their team and enjoy the classic American game. Today, the lawns were filled with families and kids of various ages, ranging from …
Read More »Hammond Stadium Resembles Home For Few
Fort Myers is home to Hammond Stadium, the Twins escape from the chill of Minnesota during regular-season play at Target Field. The Florida State League established Hammond Stadium in 1992. It was originally home turf for the Miracle, the High-A affiliate of Fort Myers. Once the Miracle switched over to …
Read More »Cardinals Take Down Twins In Spring Training Match-Up
The Minnesota Twins traveled to Roger Dean Stadium ane were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals Monday afternoon by a 6-1 final score. The Cardinals started strong at the plate and scored their first four runs by the second inning. Jose Godoy contributed two RBIs while Edman, Molina, O’Neil, and …
Read More »Phillies Open Week with a Victory Over Twins
In front of a packed crowd in Clearwater, Florida, the Philadelphia Phillies played host to the Minnesota Twins in Spring Training action. Fans are starting to fill in the “bleachers” pic.twitter.com/8iHAgbsZrC — Bailey LeFever (@blefever10) March 5, 2018 Philly Philly in Clearwater Philadelphia outfielder Rhys Hoskins enters the 2018 season …
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