Mike Lopresti: Victory Field celebrates 25 years with unusual season

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One thought on “Mike Lopresti: Victory Field celebrates 25 years with unusual season

  1. Nice report; as interesting as Lopresti often writes.

    I wish they’d have a peanut-free night for the many kids who have the unfortunate peanut allergy, such as my 11-YO grandson who loves playing Little League ball and is doggone good at it. We took him and his siblings to an Indians game this summer and he was petrified by all the peanuts everywhere; his allergy is severe and hospitalized him early in life as an infant.

    I thought the Indians had a peanut-free game in the last year or two, so I called the ticket office. They were nice enough but didn’t offer much hope for one this year. Please, Indians Office; consider this need. Thank you.

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