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UMass @ UConn

JP
“A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz.” — Humphrey Bogart

We took the opportunity to see UConn host UMass at Dunkin’ Park while the Yard Goats were on the road, on what turned out to be a nice Tuesday night. This was our first time seeing UMass live, and third of the season seeing UConn.

There isn’t much more I can say about Dunkin’ Park than I have previously. It’s an amazing stadium to catch a game, with a beautiful field and extremely easy to get in and out. We arrived early to catch some BP, with Eli talking to players whenever he could. Before first pitch we headed to our seats, this time selecting the Home Plate Club which is a unique area, both for the proximity to the action as well as the slightly sunken seating.

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UConn @ Boston College

JP
“It was one of those games where the scoreboard needed a breather.”

We continued on for game 2 of Eli’s spring break trip, heading to Boston College for a game against UConn on a Tuesday afternoon. Before getting into Boston we stopped at Top Golf in Canton which was a blast for Eli. We stayed overnight nearby BC, so we checked into the hotel and then headed to the field.

I was impressed with the ballpark – it was in a nice complex with their softball field next door, and easy to get to with ample parking. It was a beautiful start to the day, sunny and almost 70. Eli had fun chasing foul balls in right field, and loved rolling down the small hill there. We were hoping BC was using balls with the “BC” logo on them, but no luck.

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