26 Mar Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
There are few things more American than sitting outside, enjoying a hot dog, and watching a game of baseball. In the Upstate, that means heading to Fluor Field in the West End of downtown Greenville to cheer on the Greenville Drive, a Class A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
Before you hit the ground running, know your bases. Here’s a little history on our team. In 2005, the Columbia Bombers moved to Greenville and changed their name to the Drive, a nod to BMW, Michelin, and Greenville’s rich automotive history. First, the Drive played ball at Greenville Municipal Stadium before heading to Fluor Field at the West End when it opened in 2006. Nicknamed “Little Fenway,” the stadium not only replicates the dimensions of Fenway Park (home of the Red Sox), but we have our own “Green Monster” manual scoreboard as well as “Pesky’s Pole” in the right field. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with the words to “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond, as you’ll be expected to sing along in the middle of the eighth inning, just like at Fenway.
It is going to be a great season! With games all the way from April to September, there are plenty of opportunities to see the reigning champions of the South Atlantic Conference. Check out the schedule below.
April 12-16 vs. Rome
April 16-18 vs. Columbia
April 23-26 vs. Augusta
April 27-29 vs. Charleston
May 8-11 vs. Kannapolis
May 17-20 vs. Augusta
May 29-31 vs. Augusta
June 1-3 vs. Asheville
June 8-10 vs. Charleston
June 11-14 vs. Rome
June 21-23 vs. Asheville
June 30-July 3 vs. Charleston
July 11-13 vs. Rome
July 14-17 vs. Lexington
July 23-26 vs. Hickory
July 30-August 1 vs. Asheville
August 2-5 vs. Rome
August 15-17 vs. Greensboro
August 18-21 vs. Hickory
August 31-September 3 vs. Lexington
Monday through Saturday, the games start at 7:05 pm. On Sundays, you’ll need to head downtown a bit earlier with a starting time of 4:05 pm. Click here to learn more and purchase your tickets. Don’t forget to get a picture with the Drive’s frog mascot, Reedy Rip’it. Let’s play ball!
