Reports are swirling that the baseball field will be completely leveled and converted into a space used exclusively for tailgating. It is unclear what will become of Fitton now that HC baseball has relocated, but the rumor mill is already alive and well. Auburn HS will mark a new chapter for HC baseball, one that will try to match the success the program had basked in for more than a century at Fitton. Despite such a vaunted past, Fitton’s gates are being shuttered for good. Unfortunately though, baseball at Fitton will be no more.
Though only an exhibition game, Teddy Ballgame’s feat at Fitton Field is essential to understanding the history of Fitton. In this game, Ted Williams hit his first ever home run in a Red Sox uniform. Perhaps the most famous moment ever at Fitton came on April 14, 1939, when the Crusaders hosted the Red Sox in an exhibition match. In 2017, HC clinched its first ever Patriot League Championship at Fitton.
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They would go on to win the College World Series that year, still the only team from the Northeast to ever do so. In the final regular season game of 1952, the Crusaders beat rival Boston College 13-3. Many changes have been made to the complex since its early days, but the field has played its part in a ton of big moments. These views will replace Fitton Football Field as the new sights beyond the right field fence.īuilt in 1905, Fitton used to face the opposite direction of where it does today. Beyond the right field wall lies a small brook, followed by Auburn Street, followed by the Auburn Post Office. Home runs to left will likely end up on Auburn Street or in the McDonald’s on the other side of the road. Additionally, it is believed that the abundance of noise coming from I-290 contributed to the decision.Ĭoincidentally, Auburn Street lies just beyond Auburn HS’s left field fence, so the Crusaders will not escape sounds of traffic coming from left field. The standards of a high school facility will meet these concerns. No official statements have been made, but poor field conditions after bad weather are said to be the main reason for the exit. The new field has no official capacity listed, though it will be down considerably from Fitton’s capacity of 3000. Auburn’s field features a turf infield and grass outfield, making it easier to host games in the early weeks of New England spring.Īlthough a Division 1 program, the team has nonetheless decided to leave the friendly confines at the bottom of Mount St.
The change is said to be permanent and effective immediately. However, despite the victory at Fitton, the baseball team has made the decision to vacate Fitton Field entirely and move any future home games to Auburn High School. The Crusaders ended up downing the Minutemen 4-3. Hours before first pitch, the game was moved back to Fitton as field conditions improved enough to host the contest. Originally scheduled to be played at Fitton, the game was moved to Auburn High School’s home field due to poor field conditions at Fitton. I'll go out on a limb and say layers of good warm clothing would be advisable for a late November 23rd start time.Last week, the Holy Cross baseball team faced UMASS in their home opener at Fitton Field. It is not determined whether the game will be televised on ESPN2 or ESPNU, but when Kentucky comes to play it'll kick off at 7 p.m. There was no mention of DL Toby Johnson, who's return could help Georgia's run defense against by far the most potent rushing attack in the SEC.Īlso yesterday, it was announced that Georgia's home finale will be under the bright lights of the night. Even missing Rome, the return of Conley and Lynch would give Georgia it's healthiest since that awful day in Knoxville over a month ago. Jay Rome appears to be out, but Arthur Lynch should be good to go. Richt updated reporters yesterday on the potential return of Chris Conley this weekend. Injuries have been the main storyline of Georgia's season, and this week's game against Auburn, like so many since Tennessee, can be decided in part by who's taking the field and who isn't. First things first, and that is player health.
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