Catch great Minor League Baseball and special events throughout Massachusetts!
Love baseball? Love it even more in August when things really heat up? Then you’re in the right place! Not only is Massachusetts home to our beloved Boston Red Sox, America’s Baseball Team, but we’re also home to four exciting Minor League Baseball teams that are located all around the Commonwealth! During the first-ever Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week, the Pittsfield Colonials, Brockton Rox and Worcester Tornadoes from the CanAm League [Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball] and the Lowell Spinners, Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, are teaming up to bring you some great events and insider information about their teams! And did we mention fun-for-all? Whether you visit Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, Fitton Field, Worcester or LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA [or all four parks!] you’re sure to enjoy a great time in a relaxed, affordable, and family-friendly atmosphere. So treat yourself, your friends, and your loved ones to a hot dog, popcorn, your favorite ice cream and some exciting, high-caliber Minor League baseball games during Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week. Play ball!
HOME GAMES & SPECIAL EVENTS:
BROCKTON ROX 
At Campanelli Stadium, Brockton, MA, www.brocktonrox.com:
Saturday, August 7, Pittsfield @ Brockton, 6:05 pm
Sunday, August 8, Pittsfield @ Brockton, 5:05 pm
Family Fun Day:
Before the game: families play catch on the field
After the game: kids can run the bases and get autographs Rox players
Friday, August 13: Friday Night Films
FREE family movie on the right field video, starting at 7:45 pm, sponsored by The City of Brockton
Saturday, August 14: Cage FX - Mixed Martial Arts; gates open at 3:00 p.m.
LOWELL SPINNERS 
At LeLacheur Park, Lowell, MA, www.lowellspinners.com:
EVERY GAME!! “Kids Run the Bases” after each and every Spinners home game at LeLacheur Park! [except August 14].
Tuesday, August 10, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
T-Shirt Giveaway Night! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a free Red Spinners T-Shirt!
Robotics Night! Fans will be entertained by the UMass Lowell Robotics Team’s creations!
Wednesday, August 11, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Lou Merloni Bobble Head Giveaway – It’s Lou Merloni Bobble Head Night as the first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a “Utility Lou” Bobble Head. Merloni will be on hand for the game, throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.
Thursday, August 12, SC @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Pink Hat Giveaway! The first 1,000 women through the gates will receive a pink Spinners hat as the Spinners promote Breast Cancer Awareness. The team will wear special pink jerseys which will be auctioned off during the game and given to fans straight off the Spinners’ back
Friday, August 13, MV @ Lowell, 7:05 pm
Die-Cast Car Giveaway Night! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Spinners die-cast car. This is no match-box, as this highly collectible item is sure to go fast.
Saturday, August 14, MV @ Lowell, 5:05 pm
Twilight Night! Watch the game and then stay for a movie. After the game fans will have the opportunity to play catch on the field before grabbing some outfield grass to watch Twilight on the Video Board.
Sunday, August 15, MV @ Lowell, 1:35 pm
Lowell Spinners Bat Bag Night! Be one of the first 1,000 kids through the gates and receive a full-size Lowell Spinners Bat Bag, perfect for the Little League season.
PITTSFIELD COLONIALS 
At Wahconah Park, Pittsfield, MA, www.pittsfieldcolonials.com:
Wednesday, August 11, Sussex @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Glove night! First 100 kids 10 and under receive a free Nokona Youth Glove!
Thursday, August 12, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Wine & Cheese Tasting Party Night! Located in the Beer Gardens & Hospitality Tent.
Friday, August 13, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 7:00 pm
Fireworks Display Night! Post-game fireworks [rain date, August 14]
Saturday, August 14, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 15, Brockton @ Pittsfield, 2:00 pm
WORCESTER TORNADOES 
At Hanover Insurance Park, Fitton Field, Worcester, MA, www.worcestertornadoes.com:
Friday, August 6, New Jersey @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Post-game Atlas Fireworks Display
Saturday, August 7, New Jersey @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Webster & Dudley Night: we salute Webster & Dudley, MA and anyone who lives or works in Webster & Dudley gets in for ½ price at all seating levels; see discounts below:
Tickets Only
VIP Seats: $7 (regularly $14)
Box Seats: $5 (regularly $10)
Grandstand Seats: $3 (regularly $6)
Pre-Game Picnic All-you-can-eat buffet: $20 (regularly $25 per head)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Information Booth on concourse: $200 (regularly $500, includes group tickets)
Presenting Sponsor of Game: $2000 (ask for details)
Sunday, August 8, New Jersey @ Worcester, 2:05 pm
Whirly Pop Giveaway! Giant lollipops to the first 300 kids!
Before the game: kids get to run the bases
After the game: kids are invited to a free team autograph session
Monday, August 9, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Press Conference @ 6:30 with the Lt. Governor Tim Murray proclaiming Massachusetts Minor League Baseball Week. Includes special guests from: Pittsfield Colonials, Brockton Rox, and Lowell Spinners.
Auburn Night: we salute the Town of Auburn, MA and anyone who lives or works in Auburn gets in for ½ price at all seating levels; see discounts below:
Tickets Only
VIP Seats: $7 (regularly $14)
Box Seats: $5 (regularly $10)
Grandstand Seats: $3 (regularly $6)
Pre-Game Picnic All-you-can-eat buffet: $20 (regularly $25 per head)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Information Booth on concourse: $200 (regularly $500, includes group tickets)
Presenting Sponsor of Game: $2000 (ask for details)
Tuesday, August 10, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Four for $40 Night! Four tickets, four hot dogs, drinks and chips for just $40!
Wednesday, August 11, Brockton @ Worcester, 7:05 pm
Kids eat free! All children 12 and under receive a voucher for a free meal with the purchase of any ticket!
SPOTLIGHT STORIES
BROCKTON ROX
Another Papelbon? Meet Josh, Jonathan's younger brother and submarine-style reliever. [page 12]
Lifes lessons on and off the field from righty Freddy Flores, Brockton Rox starter
LOWELL SPINNERS
Spinners take on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Spinners treat every night like opening night
While sold out, tickets always available
PITTSFIELD COLONIALS
Matt White Looking for Return to Majors
Colonials' Marcotte has thrown from town to town
WORCESTER TORNADOES
Mike Baillargeon Becomes Latest Chief to Sign Professionally
Asadoorian in familiar surroundings
Two minutes with...Rich Gedman, Manager, Worcester Tornadoes
written by Jorg Bassiacos, General Manager, Worcester Tornadoes
TEAM TIDBITS:
BROCKTON ROX
The Brockton Rox home is named after a native of the "City of Champions." Alfred Campanelli, grew up with his brothers, Michael, Joseph, Nicholas, and sister Ann in a four-story tenement on Summer Street in Brockton, Massachusetts.
In 1947, along with his brothers and brother-in-law Salvatore DeMarco, Mr. Campanelli founded the Campanelli Companies. The company focused their early efforts on building single-family homes that veterans could purchase at reduced rates through Veterans Administration and Federal Housing Authority loan programs. Through Campanelli Companies, Mr. Campanelli reached out and aided thousands of people in achieving the American Dream of home-ownership. Today, the Campanelli Companies, based in Braintree, are nationally known commercial real estate developers.
In 1958, Mr. Campanelli moved to Schaumburg, Illinois. In Schaumberg, Mr. Campanelli donated $3.85 million to pay off the mortgage and finance the building of an addition to the local YMCA. Though living 1000 miles away, Mr. Campanelli has always had a special place in his heart for Brockton. He donated $2 million to the City of Brockton to be used for the creation of a building or project that would substantially benefit the people of Brockton. In turn, the City of Brockton used that money to help finance the building of a baseball stadium for the Brockton Rox, a stadium which proudly wears the Campanelli name and continues to serve as a hub for community events.
LOWELL SPINNERS
The Spinners are celebrating their 15th season in Lowell in 2010, as a Class A Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. The present owner, Drew Weber, has owned the team since 1997.
The first year of Spinners baseball at Alumni field in 1996 drew 95,986 fans. Attendance increased to 106,862 in 1997. In 1998, the Spinners moved into the brand new Edward LeLacheur Park, which seats 4,797 and has a standing room capacity of 5,030. Attendance rose to 174,020 fans with 24 sell-outs. In 1999, the Spinners sold out 34 of 38 games, drawing a team record 180,077 fans. The Spinners filled LeLacheur Park to 102% of its capacity, ranking the Spinners second among the nearly 200 Minor League baseball teams across the nation.
Edward LeLacheur Park, located on the banks of the Merrimack River near the UMass-Lowell campus, offers a dramatic view of both the flowing Merrimack River and the distinct red arches of the Aiken Street Bridge. The facility also houses UMass-Lowell Riverhawks baseball and was designed by the HOK Sports Facilities Group, the company famous for creating modern ballparks with the nostalgic charm often associated with older facilities. Camden Yards in Baltimore and Coors Field in Colorado were both designed by HOK. From its groundbreaking, the facility became a key part of Lowell's downtown revitalization.
The Lowell Spinners are the Boston Red Sox of tomorrow! Some familiar names to come out of the Lowell Spinners are: Shea Hillenbrand, David Eckstein, Abe Alvarez, and current Red Sox players Jonathan Papelbon, Kevin Youkilis, Jacoby Ellsbury, and Clay Buchholz who all had key contributions for the Red Sox as they went on to win the '07 World Series.
The Spinners believe in Spinnertainment offering a full slate of exciting promotions, contests, and giveaways at every Spinners game and are famous for their inventive, original promotional ideas including their BOBBLE HEAD nights! Bobble headed recently are the late American writer, Jack Kerouac, NESN’s Heidi Watney, and on August 11, former Red Sox player, Lou Merloni!
PITTSFIELD COLONIALS
Pittsfield Colonials home games are played at historic Wahconah Park located in downtown Pittsfield in the heart of scenic Berkshire County. Constructed in 1919, the 3,500 seating capacity ballpark has been home to professional baseball for nearly 100 years and remains one of the last wooden grandstand pro ballparks in the country. More than 200 former Pittsfield minor league ballplayers have played in the Major Leagues.
Wahconah Park’s classic and intimate design offers fans a ballpark experience that harkens back to the early decades of attending a ballgame. Unique to ballparks everywhere is its home plate facing west that creates one of baseball’s most unusual events on sunny summer evenings—the 20-minute Sun Delay.
Pittsfield Colonials Field Manager / Director of On-Field Operations is
Brian Daubach, formerly of the Boston Red Sox where he averaged 21 homers and 75 RBI per year, and gained a reputation as a "Dirt Dog" for his style of play. He later received a World Series Championship ring as a member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox. In his seven-season major league career, he compiled a .259 batting average with 93 home runs and 333 RBI in 661 games.
Wahconah Park Fun Facts:
Lou Gehrig once hit a home run into the Housatonic River behind the right field fence
Ceramic Owls hang from the rafters to discourage pigeons from nesting
Previous professional clubs that played at Wahconah include Pittsfield Electrics, Hillies, Ponies, Brewers, Cubs, Indians, Mets, Phillies, Rangers, Red Sox, Senators, Astros, and Black Bears.
WORCESTER TORNADOES
The Tornadoes are managed by Worcester native Rich Gedman, a former Major League catcher with the Boston Red Sox, [1980 – 1990] who made his debut for the Sox in September 1980 pinch-hitting for Carl Yastrzemski and in 1981 took over [shared] catching duties when Carlton Fisk left the Sox.
The Worcester Tornadoes are named after the destructive tornado that hit Worcester on June 9, 1953; their mascot’s name is, what else, TWISTER!
The Tornadoes, in their first season, [2005] won the Can-Am League Championship, sweeping the Quebec Capitales three games to zero. After beating Quebec in the first two games at Stade Municipal, the Tornadoes clinched the championship on their home field on September 15, 2005, the 100th anniversary of the ‘Father’ Fitton Field.
