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Why are there fireworks tonight? (Whiskey Jacks opener)

Why are there fireworks tonight? (Whiskey Jacks opener)

JaneyB
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JaneyB
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Why are there fireworks tonight? (Whiskey Jacks opener)
5/28/2019 at 10:13 PM

I’m hearing lots of fireworks. It’s Tuesday May 28, any ideas?
Edited by admin, 2019-05-29 16:23:08. Reason: Title update
ManitobaGurl22
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ManitobaGurl22
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what the hell
5/28/2019 at 10:14 PM

I can see them from Clark drive.
MarleneJ
Joined: Oct 2014
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MarleneJ
Joined: Oct 2014
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Fireworks
5/28/2019 at 10:16 PM

To celebrate the first Whiskey Jacks home game.
tinktank
Joined: Jun 2012
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tinktank
Joined: Jun 2012
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baseball
5/28/2019 at 10:17 PM

I believe they are for the Whiskey Jacks home opener - celebrate the arrival of the new team in town
Pasquale
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Pasquale
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what?
5/28/2019 at 10:44 PM

Tell me about these whiskey jacks?
Trevor B

Joined: Apr 2005
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Trevor B
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Posts: 8881

Wheat City Whiskey Jacks
5/28/2019 at 11:15 PM

http://wheatcitywhiskeyjacks.pointstreaksites.com/view/wheatcitywhiskeyjacks

It's a league that started last year, Expedition League. Brandon is their first and as of now only Canadian team. It's made of collegiate level players that play in the NCAA during the school season. This is the summer season for them.

It was really good ball tonight despite losing 12-8 against the Souris Valley Saber Dogs (Minot).
RyanW2008
Joined: Dec 2010
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RyanW2008
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 193

Most Friday games
5/28/2019 at 11:49 PM

Looks like most Friday games will have fireworks.

Great game. Even after an 8 run first by Souris Valley (Minot, ND) ended up being close game till Whiskey Jacks gave up a 2 run home run.

1200+ came out to watch game.
Home Slice
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Home Slice
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Whiskey Jacks Home Opener
5/29/2019 at 12:07 AM

What could’ve been a pleasant baseball experience on a beautiful night was for me ruined by the play-by-play announcer . The volume level as he yelled into the microphone was riculoudly loud almost deafening at times. Please fix that issue. Also would have been nice if the announcer had given the players position on the field as they came to the plate so people could relate who the player was instead of just calling out a number . Maybe the opening player introductions could’ve i:ncluded where the player was from . Other than the announcing everything else was entertaining with very decent fireworks.
Trevor B

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Trevor B
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Learning experience
5/29/2019 at 12:22 AM

It's going to be a learning experience and a bit of trial and error to get things ironed out. I'm sure they will meet before the next game and review what went good and what needs improvement/tweaking.

This league has more fan interaction by the looks of it. At least the announcer is a little more involved than the MSBL announcers.
Trevor B

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Trevor B
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They also
5/29/2019 at 12:25 AM

seem to be pretty active on social media, Facebook and Twitter. So post on one of those your critiques. I'm sure they are looking for feedback on how to improve.
bigmoe
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bigmoe
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5/29/2019 at 5:57 AM

Skinny Moon said "What could’ve been a pleasant baseball experience on a beautiful night was for me ruined by the play-by-play announcer . The volume level as he yelled into the microphone was riculoudly loud almost deafening at times. Please fix that issue. Also would have been nice if the announcer had given the players position on the field as they came to the plate so people could relate who the player was instead of just calling out a number . Maybe the opening player introductions could’ve i:ncluded where the player was from . Other than the announcing everything else was entertaining with very decent fireworks. "
I hope they read this.
BIM
Joined: Dec 2014
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BIM
Joined: Dec 2014
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Wheat City Whiskey Jacks-Great event!!
5/29/2019 at 1:09 PM

What a great game last night.
Hats off to Steve, Ray and the Team on a successful night of baseball! Although the scoreboard didn't favor the Jacks, I thought the quality of play was excellent. Very excited to see this team compete this Summer and beyond. Great to see a high fan turnout as well and hope it continues. Andrews Field was in phenomenal shape and couldn't ask for a better venue.
Interested to hear everyone's thoughts on the game and the Whiskey Jacks in general.
Very positive for the City