Back on June 19, 2018, the Batavia Daily News quoted New York-Penn League President Ben Hayes regarding the 2018 season: “I came into town early to meet with (Interim City Manager) Matt Worth and we met around 3 o’clock about conversations to extend the lease,” said Hayes. “We are coming back, that is 95 percent. The only reason it’s not 100 percent? If the community says ‘We don’t want you anymore.’ But as far as our intent? The league is going to be here. If the community of Batavia wants us, we will be here.” (read entire article at link)
Attendance so far this year has been dismal. In the first eight home games, Batavia has drawn 5,347 fans for an average of 668 per game.
So what is the the answer to question: Does the community want the Muckdogs anymore? Tonight’s game should provide some insight into the level of community interest in keeping the Muckdogs in Batavia. Although I can’t find any mention of tonight’s promotion at the team’s website, a fireworks display will follow the game against the West Virginia Black Bears.
If tonight’s crowd doesn’t exceed the season high attendance of 835, the answer may be that the community isn’t interested in keeping the Muckdogs in Batavia.
Get ticket information here.
Please Batavia: #SupporttheMuckdogs!
NY-Penn League News is not affiliated in any way with Minor League Baseball, the New York-Penn League, or any of its teams
No comments:
Post a Comment