Hagerstown begins infield upgrades

The Hagerstown Suns have made it a priority this off-season to replace the infield at Municipal Stadium. After months of planning, the infield renovation project began Wednesday. The project includes complete stripping of the infield grass, leveling and laser-grading the entire infield as well as laying new sod and infield dirt.

The project was made possible through a partnership by the City of Hagerstown, Washington County, the Hagerstown/Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Washington Nationals and the Hagerstown Suns. Alpine Services Inc. of Gaithersburg, Md., won the bid to perform the renovation. Alpine Services also resurfaced the entire playing surface of Harry Grove Stadium in Frederick, Md., one year ago. Harry Grove Stadium is home to the Frederick Keys.

It is believed that this is the first resurfacing at Municipal Stadium since the Suns began playing in Hagerstown in 1981. Updates of the progress can be viewed online by visiting www.hagerstownsuns.com.

For more information on the 2008 season, or to inquire about Suns ticket packages and sponsorships, contact the Suns at 301-791-6266 or [email protected]. The Suns are a Class A affiliate of the Washington Nationals and are owned by Mandalay Baseball Properties of Los Angeles.