Avista Stadium Named Northwest League Field of the Year
Published on September 1, 2011 under Northwest League (NWL1)
Spokane Indians News Release
Spokane, WA-The Northwest League announced today that Avista Stadium has been named the NWL Field of the Year for 2011. Spokane has won the award seven years in a row and thirteen of the last fifteen seasons.
"It's a tremendous honor for Avista Stadium to receive this award, " said Head Groundskeeper Tony Lee. "Our grounds crew has worked hard all year to keep our field the best in the Northwest."
The award is given every year to the team that has the best playing surface and maintains the high- est quality field throughout the 76 game season as voted on by NWL managers and coaches.
"I've played on a lot of baseball fields in my career and this is far and away the best," said first-round pick Zach Cone. "It says a lot of how much time and effort Tony Lee and the grounds crew put into Avista Stadium. We definitely have a home field advantage here."
Along with the NWL Field of the Year Award, Lee was also named the Sports Turf Manager (STMA) of the Year for the NWL. Lee will now have the opportunity to be selected as the Short Season 'A' Sports Turf Manger of the Year. This award will be announced at the 2011 Baseball Winter Meetings in Dallas, TX, December 5th-8th.
Tomorrow is the fourth game of a five game series against Everett and is Raining Money Night pre- sented by Budweiser, Cenex Zip Trip, and KIX 96.1 FM. After the game we will be dropping 2,000 $1 bills out of a helicopter to 30 lucky fans as they race to see who can collect the most money! Enter at the front gates of Avista Stadium during tomorrow's night's game for your chance to be one of the contestants. With just two games left on the schedule after tonight, make sure to reserve your seat today by calling (509) 343-OTTO (6886) or through TicketsWest at 1-800-325-SEAT. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Ticket Office at Avista Stadium during regular business hours or anytime by visiting spokaneindians.com or ticketswest.com.
Northwest League Stories from September 1, 2011
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- Bears take 2-1 series lead, keep playoff hopes alive - Yakima Bears
- Hanna Twirls as Gem as Indians Shut Out AquaSox 3-0 - Spokane Indians
- Boise beats Vancouver - Boise Hawks
- Vancouver's road troubles continue; fall to 3-16 away from Scotiabank Field - Vancouver Canadians
- Avista Stadium Named Northwest League Field of the Year - Spokane Indians
- Bears to Play 2012 Season in Yakima - Yakima Bears
- Bears Can't Keep Up With Emeralds Scoring in Loss - Yakima Bears
- Indians Battle Elements and AquaSox in 3-1 Win - Spokane Indians
- Hitting Streak Ends in Tri-City Loss - Tri-City Dust Devils
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