Black Sox Family Day – Saturday, June 3 – Kids Practice with Team at 12:45

Open to everyone and kids are FREE!   Spend a day in the park with your hometown baseball team, the Carver Black Sox!

The Carver Black Sox will be playing the Cologne Hollanders at Carver Community Park at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3.  Kids practice with the team at 12:45 p.m. (and get a free hot dog and soda).   Get to know your local players.  Don’t miss your chance to hang out, have a hot dog, and watch a game!  Fun for the whole family!

Carver Community Park, 800 6th Street West
Kids Practice:  12:45 p.m.
Game Time:  2:00 p.m.
Cost:   Adults $2 (pay at the gate), kids are FREE!

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