Despite losing to the Yolo High Wheelers, the Oakland Ballers enjoyed the opportunity to play in front of their home fans at Raimondi Park for the first time
Cristina Mariscal, left, Mikhail Yanogacio, Kela Mariscal, 3, Alicia Mariscal and Emilio Mariscal, all of Oakland, take a selfie with mural before the Oakland Ballers take on the Yolo High Wheelers during their inaugural home game at Raimnodi Park in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2024. , the Oakland Ballers dropped their inaugural game at Raimondi Park, falling to the Yolo High Wheelers, 9-3, in front of a sold out crowd of more than 4,000 fans.
Oakland Ballers’ Dondrei Hubbard tosses his bat up in the air as he celebrates his two-run home run against the Yolo High Wheelers in the first inning of their inaugural home game at Raimnodi Park in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2024. Oakland Ballers cofounders Bryan Carmel and Paul Freedman address to the fans before the Ballers take on the Yolo High Wheelers during their inaugural home game at Raimnodi Park in Oakland, Calif., on June 4, 2024.
Added Franklin: “That was off the hook. That was such a moment right there. You could see everyone like, ‘Yeah, it’s real. This is it right here.’ We were pumped up.” “Sitting in the stands and hearing people talk about Oakland, how excited they are for this team to be here at Raimondi Park was next-level stuff,” said two-way player Tyler Davis. “The bleachers were buzzing all the way down on both sides. The food trucks were backed up all the way to the street. It was an awesome atmosphere, and if they keep doing this, it will be pretty cool.”Prior to the home opener, Davis signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox, pending a physical.
“Obviously, the goal, but I didn’t want that to be the main goal. I wanted to come here and play the best baseball I could for the city. I’m upset I couldn’t, but I’m happy for the opportunity I got.”
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