As part of the Turnpike Tussle baseball series this weekend, fans can enjoy a fun afternoon on Saturday.
Emporia State is hosting Pack the Park featuring multiple different activities leading into game two of the series.
Emporia State Associate Director for Athletic Development Jason Santangelo says this is an exciting time to celebrate the recent updates at the Trusler Sports Complex.
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The lead gift of the $1.3 million in renovations of $650,000 is in honor of Mike Turnbull. Turnbull Foundation Board Member and former Emporia State player Josh Stratman says putting Turnbull’s name on the field would mean the world to him and being able to hold activities at the faculty that Turnbull would be proud of hosting.
The baseball field had recently been named Glennen Field, in honor of Dr. Robert Glennen, Emporia State’s president from 1985 to 1997.
Saturday’s game will also be broadcasted on the flagship station of the Hornet Sports Network, Mix 104.9. Pregame will begin at 1:50 p.m. with first pitch at 2 p.m.
