LANSING - For the first time in Oldsmobile Park history, the two teams that call the facility home will face-off in an exhibition game on April 3, 2007. The Lansing Lugnuts will challenge the Michigan State Spartans before the Lugnuts open the 2007 campaign, their 12th in Lansing.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to partner with Michigan State and bring this game to the city of Lansing ," Lugnuts General Manager Jeff Calhoun said.
"We have a solid relationship with the city of Lansing , the Lansing Entertainment & Public Facilities Authority and the Lansing Lugnuts, and this game signifies our great association," said MSU Athletics Director Ron Mason.
"Our partnership is beneficial to the entire Lansing community. Michigan State and the Spartan baseball program are thankful for the opportunity to play in this event. Our team truly enjoys competing at Oldsmobile Park - it's a first-class facility and it's a wonderful way to take our team to the community."
The Lugnuts, a Class-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, finished the 2006 regular season with a 72-65 record and a spot in the Midwest League playoffs. Lansing also finished the season by posting a sterling 45-24 at home.
Michigan State is regarded as one of the rising baseball programs in the Big Ten behind the leadership of Head Coach David Grewe. The Spartans had a 26-30 record last season and were an even 6-6 at Oldsmobile Park in 2006.
“This game is just another great step in continuing our strong relationship with the Lansing Lugnuts, one of the finest baseball organizations in the game,” said Michigan State head coach David Grewe.
“I’m thrilled that the players will get the opportunity to play in this event. Our program is going to bring excitement to the game for both the fans of Lansing and Michigan State , and we look forward to having a great evening of baseball. I truly believe this is a unique event that the whole Greater Lansing community will enjoy.”
The game will take place on April 3, 2007 and will be the first ever meeting between the two teams.
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