It's opening weekend for the Somerset Patriots! Nothing like the minor leagues to see a game on the cheap without any parking hassles. There's also the wacky spirit of camaraderie and the bizarre on-field contests between innings, not to mention the excuse to eat fried food in the outdoors.
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Nerd Alert: Fireworks!
We'll also be keeping our eye on the Newark Bears, whose season begins later this month. We were sad to learn that the Sussex Skyhawks won't be operating this year.