Sailfish Baseball Set to Open Season at Roger Dean Stadium

JUPITER, Fla.- With the 2010 baseball season just around the corner, the Palm Beach Atlantic University squad is gearing up for what they hope to be a successful year under new head coach and Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famer Gary Carter. The Sailfish will have the special opportunity to host the defending NCAA Division II National Champions of Lynn University at Roger Dean Stadium for their first game on Tuesday, February 2nd at 6 p.m.

As a part of the season opening festivities, admission to the game will be free to all visitors as will be the team’s second home game which will take place a week later against Florida Tech, also to be played at Roger Dean Stadium on Tuesday, February 9th at 6 p.m.

One of the finest minor league complexes in all of baseball, Roger Dean Stadium plays host to both the Florida Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals during Spring Training each year while also acting as the home facility for the Jupiter Hammerheads (Marlins Single-A affiliate) and the Palm Beach Cardinals (Cardinal Single-A affiliate).

With a seating capacity of over 7,000, the Sailfish and Fighting Knights won’t be expecting to fill the stadium to reach its max however it does provide both teams with the unique opportunity to play at a state-of-the-art facility while fans on hand will get to watch and experience a first-class stadium atmosphere.

Fans entering the stadium are required to enter through GATE B where there will also be opportunities for them to get information on Palm Beach Atlantic University, buy Sailfish merchandise, and also visit the concessions stand.

Those fans and parents that cannot make it out the game will be able to tune in live and listen to the game via the Sailfish Sports Network.