The Missoula Mavericks hosted the Helena Senators in the first game of the American Legion baseball season in Montana
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The Missoula Mavericks hosted the Helena Senators in the first game of the American Legion baseball season in Montana. The season was to have opened on Wednesday, but rain forced the game to be postponed. It was worth the wait for the players. They were thrilled to get back on the field after sports were essentially shut down in March.
![nerve-racking because there were a ton of people
here. But it was great that everyone wanted to
come out and support us.”
Fans were asked to social distance
Signs around the ballpark reminded fans that
seating in each section would be limited and they
were expected to stay six feet apart, according to
the Independent Record. Hand sanitizer stations
were available throughout the ballpark, and most
in attendance were seen wearing masks. That
included many of the players.
Despite those guidelines, there was a noticeably
higher attendance than usual.
“It seemed like we were up a little bit [in
attendance],” Senators head coach Jon Burnett
said after the game. “I expected us to be up a little
bit with nothing else going on. People are wanting
baseball, and I'm just glad we were able to get back
on the field.”
There is a definite hunger for baseball to return on
a grander scale. That is why so many fans are
focused on the on-going discussions between MLB
and the MLBPA. The process has moved slowly to
start. The two sides have yet to find common
Helena Senators coaches Al Goebel (left) and Anthony Hogan talk
near the dugout during the amateur baseball game against the
Missoula Mavericks. (Photo by Janie Osborne/Getty Images)
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- 1. While Major League Baseball and the MLB players association continue negotiating a potential return to the field in 2020, another baseball league in the United States quietly returned on Thursday night. And there were even fans in the stands to witness it. The Missoula Mavericks hosted the Helena Senators in the first game of the American Legion baseball season in Montana. The season was to have opened on Wednesday, but rain forced the game to be postponed. It was worth the wait for the players. They were thrilled to get back on the field after sports were essentially shut down in March. “It feels great to play again,” Helena's Cy Miller told the Independent Record. “At first, it was kind of seball is already ck in one state d fans were there witness it Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. ubscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy Mark Townsend Yahoo Sports Contributor Yahoo Sports May 23, 2020, 6:25 AM Follow mple@yahoo.com Sign Up What to Read Next Will there be an MLB season? Here's what th players and owners must resolve How He Made $2.8M Trading Stocks Part-Tim Home Americans Gather for Virtual Tributes to Ho Fallen Troops on Memorial Day LA Times Raging Bull Ad Military.com MLB Home Fantasy Baseball Scores/Schedules Standings Stats Teams Players Yahoo Sports Experts Yahoo MLB Podca Sports Home Coronavirus Fantasy NFL NBA MLB MMA NASCAR Golf Search Sign inSearch Mail News Finance Sports Entertainment Search Mobile MoreHome
- 2. nerve-racking because there were a ton of people here. But it was great that everyone wanted to come out and support us.” Fans were asked to social distance Signs around the ballpark reminded fans that seating in each section would be limited and they were expected to stay six feet apart, according to the Independent Record. Hand sanitizer stations were available throughout the ballpark, and most in attendance were seen wearing masks. That included many of the players. Despite those guidelines, there was a noticeably higher attendance than usual. “It seemed like we were up a little bit [in attendance],” Senators head coach Jon Burnett said after the game. “I expected us to be up a little bit with nothing else going on. People are wanting baseball, and I'm just glad we were able to get back on the field.” There is a definite hunger for baseball to return on a grander scale. That is why so many fans are focused on the on-going discussions between MLB and the MLBPA. The process has moved slowly to start. The two sides have yet to find common Helena Senators coaches Al Goebel (left) and Anthony Hogan talk near the dugout during the amateur baseball game against the Missoula Mavericks. (Photo by Janie Osborne/Getty Images) What Would Have Been: Zack against Mets a Motor City golf Now 47, Colón still hoping to pitch again in m leagues Mineral Grinding Mill machine -- 20-3250 me Watch A's pitcher Jesus Luzardo get fans hy for 2020 MLB season After six holes of misery, Tom Brady makes shot of his life in 'The Match' Associated Press The Associated Press Liming Heavy Industry Ad NBC Sports BayArea Yahoo Sports Sports Home Coronavirus Fantasy NFL NBA MLB MMA NASCAR Golf Search Sign inSearch Mail News Finance Sports Entertainment Search Mobile MoreHome
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