FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Red Sox kicked off their spring training by hosting Northeastern University on Friday, drawing fans eager to enjoy baseball under the Florida sun.
The game was a special occasion for families like the Olivos and the Fadales, who traveled from Rhode Island to experience Fenway South for the first time.
Jodi Olivo said, “Back home we left two feet of snow…Back home, we can’t see them until the cooler weather. Our daughters go to opening day there. So we said okay we beat them and come down here and see the game before they do.” Janna Fadale added, “We usually go to Fenway Park and while we’re down here on vacation, we thought it would be a great opportunity to see them somewhere new.”
Steve Olivo expressed his enthusiasm by saying, “Definitely will be coming back. That’s for sure.” Brayden Fadale simply cheered, “Go Red Sox!”
The game also paid tribute to former Sox star and Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell, who passed away in October, with a special nod on the Green Monster.
The Red Sox will continue their spring training by playing the Minnesota Twins tomorrow.