The Portland Sea Dogs have partnered with the Pine Tree Society and the Maine Association of the Deaf to host a third annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing awareness night, presented by Yarmouth Audiology, at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field.
To enhance the fan experience and to create an inclusive experience for members of the deaf community, sign language interpreters will be located on top of the third base dugout throughout the game. Interpreters will also be available at Guest Services to assist fans with any questions or concerns. Fans requiring interpreter services can purchase tickets through the link above in sections 211 and 212, where interpreter services will be available.
Gates will open at 4:30 PM for the 6:00 PM game against the Somerset Patriots (Yankees).
Roxanne Baxter will sign the National Anthem.
The first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark will receive a William Hoy baseball card. Hoy was one of the best deaf players to play Major League Baseball and he inspired the use of baseball signals that we still use today.