AKRON, Ohio — The Akron RubberDucks announced they will be pushing back the start of their season until at least June 15.
The team said the previously scheduled RubberDucks home games through June 14 will be postponed with make-up dates for the games impacted announced at a later date.
In preparation for baseball games returning to Canal Park in 2020, the RubberDucks are developing a plan that will allow fans to safely return to the ballpark with proper social distancing.
"Despite the delay, we are remaining hopeful and optimistic that baseball will return to Akron this summer” said RubberDucks General Manager Jim Pfander, “We are encouraged by the tremendous efforts by our community leaders and healthcare workers to continue to combat this virus. We will continue to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of all players, fans, and employees across Minor League Baseball, and we look forward to bringing our community back together at Canal Park when it is safe for baseball to return.”
