The stadium they play in has a new name but fans of the Trenton Thunder can rejoice knowing that professional baseball is returning to Mercer County this week.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) starting at 3 p.m. the team will hold a "Welcome North Open House," at Arm & Hammer Park. The team will hold an open practice after which fans will have a chance to meet the new crop of future Yankees and get their autographs. The concession stands at the former Waterfront Park will also be open for the first time this season.
General Manager Will Smith said tomorrow's event is the first in a series of exciting nights fans can expect at the ballpark. "As we head into year twenty in Mercer County, we're excited to continue the tradition of opening the stadium and welcoming the new team to Trenton."
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Smith said along with the new name the park also features a new 68 foot wide video screen and other improvements that have been made during the offseason.
After tomorrow's event the team will take to the road, opening the season with a three game series in Portland. After three games against the Sea Dogs they will play three games against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
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Thunder fans will get the chance to see their team in action for the first time when they welcome the Richmond Flying Squirrels to town on April 11 for a four game series.
For more information on the team check out their website. Thunder games will also be broadcast on 91.3FM and broadcast on the website.
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