Dukes and Twisters game
postponed due to rain
By: Michael Radomski
(PITTSFIELD, Mass.) - The
Pittsfield Dukes game against the visiting first place Torrington
Twisters has been postponed this evening. No makeup date has been
announced but tickets for tonight's game can be used at any other
Dukes home game, except the July 4th game tomorrow evening.
The Pittsfield Dukes will host the Manchester Silkworms tomorrow
night in the annual July 4th game at Wahconah Park. Gates will open
at 4:45 and the Dukes-Silkworms game is scheduled for 6:30.
Following the game, fans will be treated to a fireworks show
sponsored by Berkshire Bank. About twenty minutes after the
conclusion of the game, the lights will go off and the fireworks
show will begin. General admission seats are still available.
July 5th will also have a fireworks show after the game. Gates will
open at 5:15 as the Dukes host the Gulls beginning at seven o'clock.
Twenty minutes after the conclusion of the game, fans will once
again be treated to a fireworks show. The Dan Duquette Sports
Academy will sponsor the fireworks extravaganza as box seats and
general admission seats are still available.
And finally, on July 6th, the Dukes will host the Dominican Republic
All Star team beginning at five o'clock. Gates will open at 3:30 and
the game is sponsored by Greylock Federal Credit Union. Box seats
and general admission seats are still available.
For tickets, fans can go to the box office at 105 Wahconah Street.
You can also call 413 447 DUKE (3853) for information on the 4th of
July fireworks weekend and ticket availability.