SAL1 Lexington Legends

Legends set single game attendance mark

Published on June 13, 2005 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Lexington Legends News Release


LEXINGTON, KY. – Sunday afternoon was an historic day for the Lexington Legends. The Legends announced the attendance of 9,012, which is the largest in Applebee's Park history. The sellout was the Legends twelfth of the season.

The fans at the park witnessed the Legends inch closer to a South Atlantic League playoff berth with the 5-0 win over Hagerstown. After the game, fans enjoyed a concert by the contemporary Christian group Point of Grace.

This record-breaking turnout puts the Legends weekend attendance at 17,196. It also increases the daily game average to 5,665, which is the second highest in the SAL.

The Legends will continue their four game series with Hagerstown tonight at Applebee's Park. The first pitch is set for 7:05 pm on a Meijer Monday.

For more information about tickets, contact the Applebee's Park box office at 422-RUNS (7867).




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