PawSox Cancel “Presidential Primary” Day at McCoy After Fan Reaction
Thursday, April 21, 2016
In response to negative feedback from fans, the Pawtucket Red Sox have canceled Saturday's "PawSox Primary" at McCoy Stadium. The PawSox released the following statement regarding the change.
“The Pawtucket Red Sox have received feedback from fans on this Saturday’s PawSox Primary, and while we’ve heard that people may find the footrace featuring the presidential candidates’ characters amusing, we’ve heard understandable sentiments to keep politics out of the stands. That’s good feedback, so we will do away with specific seating sections dedicated to various campaigns. We hope everyone can enjoy a comfortable and relaxed afternoon at the ballpark.”
"PawSox Primary" day was scheduled in anticipation of April 26th's Rhode Island Presidential Primary.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Original Plan
The PawSox originally layed out the following seating arrangement in their press release that was sent on April 18.
"Fans holding tickets to the game will be able to use their original tickets, or sit in parts of the red and blue seating areas that correspond to specific candidates.
Senator Ted Cruz’s supporters are encouraged to sit in the red and blue seats of Sections 1 and 2 (the far right side of the seating bowl); Donald Trump’s disciples will try to make the red and blue seats of Sections 3 and 4 great again; Governor John Kasich’s acolytes will sit in the red and blue of Sections 5 and 6, close to the center; Sections 7 and 8 will serve as zones for those who are undecided but “still in the game”; the red and blue seats of Sections 9 and 10 will host supporters of Secretary Hillary Clinton; further down the left-field line, the red and blue of Sections 11 and 12 will be Senator Bernie Sanders’ territory; and Sections 13, 14, and 15 will serve as an area for those who are dissatisfied and fed up with the political scene."
The Game
Pawtucket will host Lehigh Valley on the 23 with first pitch set for 1:05 p.m.
Pawtucket is currently 8-5 on the season.
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