Mighty Mussels release schedule; first home game May 11
Published: February 18, 2021 12:38 PM EST
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The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels will return to the field in May for the first time in 18 months.
The 2021 season will consist of 120 games, including 60 home games at Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex. The Mussels’ home opener is scheduled for May 11 against the Clearwater Threshers.
After significant restructuring throughout professional baseball, the Mighty Mussels will now compete in the Low-A Southeast region. The new league consists of 10 teams, all of which are previous members of the Florida State League.
This season’s schedule features a six-game series running from Tuesday through Sunday. The entire league will observe an off day each Monday. The change is aimed at reducing both travel and virus risk.
AL Central teams at the start of spring training
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2020: 36-24, first place, lost to Houston in first round of playoffs.
Training Town: Fort Myers, Florida.
Park: Hammond Stadium at CenturyLink Sports Complex.
First Workout: Feb. 19/23.
He’s Here: SS Andrelton Simmons, RHP Alex Colomé, LHP J.A. Happ, RHP Hansel Robles, RHP Shaun Anderson, RHP Ian Hamilton, OF Keon Broxton, LHP Andrew Albers.
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He’s Outta Here: LF Eddie Rosario, RHP Sergio Romo, RHP Trevor May, RHP Jake Odorizzi, INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez, LHP Rich Hill, RHP Tyler Clippard, RHP Matt Wisler, INF Ehire Adrianza, C Alex Avila.
The Minnesota Twins said Wednesday that a little more than 2,400 fans will be allowed in the stands per game for spring training at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers.
Pitchers and catchers are due to report to Fort Myers on Feb. 18, with the first full-squad workout set for Feb. 23.
The first home game of the Twins’ Grapefruit League season will be Feb. 28 against Baltimore (schedule subject to change).
Hammond Stadium’s normal capacity is 8,730, but because of COVID-19 protocols, slightly more than 2,400 fans will be allowed to attend each game. Social distancing and other safety measures will be in place for the Twins’ games as well as games played by their affiliate minor league team, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels.
Twins plan for spring training games with 2,400 fans in Fort Myers Hammond Stadium will be at 28 percent capacity, with approval from MLB and Lee County.
By La Velle E. Neal III February 3, 2021 1:50pm Text size Copy shortlink: Major League Baseball and Lee County (Fla.) have given the Twins permission to have a limited number of fans for spring training games at Hammond Stadium.
The Twins and Class A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels also released plans for enhanced health and safety protocols at the CenturyLink Sports Complex.
Hammond Stadium holds 8