Photos: Fourth of July across the Minors
What's more American than a summer day at the ballpark, surrounded by fireworks, flags, friends and frosty drinks? Below is just a sample of July 4th images from across the Minor Leagues.Want more? Follow @MiLB on Instagram
What's more American than a summer day at the ballpark, surrounded by fireworks, flags, friends and frosty drinks? Below is just a sample of July 4th images from across the Minor Leagues.
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A U.S. Army solider with the 82nd Airborne Division helps a fellow serviceman warm up before a ceremonial first pitch in Aberdeen on July 3. (Patrick Cavey/MiLB.com)
A Delmarva fan waves a pair of American flags during a South Atlantic League game. (Joey Gardner/FotoJoe)
Trenton Thunder catcher
San Jose catcher
Fireworks from a nearby neighborhood go off behind Inland Empire's
New Orleans third baseman
Albuquerque Isotopes right-hander
Players even wore special socks and cleats for the day. (Bobby Stevens/MiLB.com)
A dog dressed for the day gets a better view of a California League game in Inland Empire on July 4. (Fernando Gutierrez/MiLB.com)
Some fans in California went with matching hair and shirts to celebrate at the ballpark. (Fernando Gutierrez/MiLB.com)
San Jose rolled out flag-themed tops for the holiday. (Shelly Valenzuela/San Jose Giants)
A trio of U.S. Army soldiers pose with Inland Empire mascot Slick before a game. (Fernando Gutierrez/MiLB.com)
The 66ers' dance team performs before a Cal League game. (Fernando Gutierrez Jr./MiLB.com)
Fort Wayne's
Stockton lefty
Stockton's