Month: May 2025

Ivy League Tournament

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It took a sweep of Dartmouth in the last series of the year for Yale to claim a share of the regular season championship with Columbia, and to also host the Ivy League Tournament. It was Yale’s first regular season championship since 2018, as they looked to win the win the tournament and gain their first automatic berth to the College World Series since 2017.

We were able to attend 4 out of the 6 games played, including the championship game. Weather was perfect all weekend, but there were lighter crowds than I expected. I was hoping for a packed Yale Field to bring some extra energy, but it wasn’t in the cards.

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Rumble Ponies @ Yard Goats

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“Pitching duels are the purest form of baseball drama.” — Vin Scully

It was kid’s jersey giveaway night at Dunkin’ Park, but an overall light crowd given the mid-week game on a school night. We arrived early to catch batting practice, and sat in the right field stands for a bit. Eli got a toss-up and turned out to be one of the new minor league balls, which I didn’t realize were being used. The blue font is much brighter than the previous iteration.

The Yard Goats and Rumble Ponies entered the game tied, 18-13, both a half game back of the Sea Dogs. We got to see Ronny Mauricio on a rehab assignment, as he tries to make his way back to the Mets after 18 months off following an injury.

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LeHigh @ Holy Cross

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“They ran out of room on the scoreboard.”

After a night in Worcester at Polar Park, we made the drive back a few miles down the road to Fitton Field to see the Holy Cross Crusaders take on the LeHigh Mountain Hawks in the final series of the regular season for the Patriot League. In retrospect we probably should have spent the night in Worcester, but the drive isn’t that bad.

It was Senior Day for the Crusaders, with a short pre-game ceremony and many family members in attendance. Eli was conflicted on what to wear, and chose a Red Sox hat and Phillies t-shirt – something to represent both teams. I still can’t figure out his admiration for the Phillies, but that’s ok!

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Mud Hens @ WooSox

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We visited Polar Park in Worcester for the first time for some Friday night baseball. Parking was a bit confusing, but getting in and out of the stadium was easy. We hung out in the team store prior to the gates opening which made for quick entry since they scan your tickets in advance.

We got tickets for front row on the third base side of home plate (Section 6) but moved around throughout the game. Eli talked to both managers pre-game, and he got some food before first pitch. Our tickets also gave us access to the DTC Club, which we took advantage of for seating for a couple of innings – even though it seemed afterwards those were separately tickets seats.

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