CLEARWATER â The Clearwater Threshers recently returned to the field following an 18-month layoff caused by the pandemic, and everyone from the fans to team officials to Phinley the mascot was thrilled to be back at BayCare Ballpark again.
There were many noticeable changes for the Philadelphia Philliesâ Low-A farm team and its fans when the Threshers hosted the Lakeland Tigers in their home opener May 4. They included reduced attendance, no on-field activities before, during or after the game, and a mandatory mask policy. However, the overwhelming attitude throughout the ballpark formerly known as Spectrum Field was positive as people were just thankful to have minor league baseball back again.