Opening Night, finally, at Dunkin' Donuts Park

A conversation with Yard Goats GM Mike Abramson
Fans returned to Dunkin' Donuts Park for Opening Night, 5/11/21
Fans returned to Dunkin' Donuts Park for Opening Night, 5/11/21 Photo credit Dave Mager, WTIC News

After the 2020 "season that wasn't," the Hartford Yard Goats are finally back to very successful business.

On Tuesday night, Dunkin' Donuts Park hosted its first Yard Goats game since August, 2019, as the home team beat Portland, 8-4. Official attendance was 3,021, as the park opened to half-capacity due to ongoing state COVID-19 guidelines.

Team General Manager Mike Abramson says the team's front office did a great job preparing for the season on relatively short notice. He spoke to WTIC's Dave Mager:

Alternate rows were marked off as Dunkin' Donuts Park opened at half-capacity due to state COVID-19 guidelines, 5/11/21.
Alternate rows were marked off as Dunkin' Donuts Park opened at half-capacity due to state COVID-19 guidelines, 5/11/21. Photo credit Dave Mager/ WTIC News
Opening Night at Dunkin' Donuts Park, 5/11/21
Opening Night at Dunkin' Donuts Park, 5/11/21 Photo credit Dave Mager, WTIC News
Mascot photos aren't just for the kids, Dunkin' Donuts Park, 5/11/21.
Mascot photos aren't just for the kids, Dunkin' Donuts Park, 5/11/21. Photo credit Dave Mager, WTIC News
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