MLB Spring training is officially in full swing as the Grapefruit League got underway this weekend.On Saturday, two teams that are based in Fort Myers faced off as the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox had their first taste of action against another MLB team.From baseballs getting smacked to fans getting autographs, it was a wonderful afternoon at Hammond Stadium as the Twins and Red Sox faced off. While the game was just an exhibition and didn’t count, it was a great opportunity for some of the game’s stars to shake off the snow and get into baseball shape.Boston Red Sox OF Roman Anthony said, “It felt like it’s been a while but for me just getting out there with the guys and ultimately playing baseball was awesome, but also knowing the World Baseball Classic is around the corner so trying to take advantage of every at bat, really locking in and getting that feel back in the game and in the box and in the outfield as well. But first day today just felt great to be out there and playing baseball with the guys.”These teams are back at it on Sunday as the Red Sox host the Blue Jays and the Twins head to North Port to face FGCU Alum Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
FORT MYERS, Fla. —
MLB Spring training is officially in full swing as the Grapefruit League got underway this weekend.
On Saturday, two teams that are based in Fort Myers faced off as the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox had their first taste of action against another MLB team.
From baseballs getting smacked to fans getting autographs, it was a wonderful afternoon at Hammond Stadium as the Twins and Red Sox faced off.
While the game was just an exhibition and didn’t count, it was a great opportunity for some of the game’s stars to shake off the snow and get into baseball shape.
Boston Red Sox OF Roman Anthony said, “It felt like it’s been a while but for me just getting out there with the guys and ultimately playing baseball was awesome, but also knowing the World Baseball Classic is around the corner so trying to take advantage of every at bat, really locking in and getting that feel back in the game and in the box and in the outfield as well. But first day today just felt great to be out there and playing baseball with the guys.”
These teams are back at it on Sunday as the Red Sox host the Blue Jays and the Twins head to North Port to face FGCU Alum Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.