NJ Jackals are back at Paterson's Hinchliffe Stadium this week. What you need to know
The New Jersey Jackals return home this week with a 9-11 record in the independent Frontier League. Here’s a look at the Jackals' week ahead in their inaugural season at historic Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson:
Who are the Jackals playing this week?
Washington Wild Things (2023 record: 10-11, won the West Division in 2022): Based in Washington, Pennsylvania; Games at Hinchcliffe Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Trois-Rivières Aigles (2023 record: 7-14): Based in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada; Games at Hinchcliffe Stadium on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Notable players coming in to play Jackals
The Washington Wild Things' top hitter has Jersey roots. Anthony Brocato (#34), played at Rutgers Prep in Somerset before going on to St. John’s University. Brocato is hitting .388 with seven home runs and 19 RBI this season. Nick Gotta (#2) is batting .345 with 11 steals.
Nate Scantlin (#33, played in Cincinnati Reds system) leads the Trois-Rivières Aigles in hitting with a .333 average and Rodrigo Orozco (#15, from Panama) is hitting .310 with 13 RBI.
Jackals schedule and promotions this week
Tuesday, 10:35 a.m. vs. Washington Wild Things
Wednesday, 10:35 a.m. vs. Washington Wild Things - High School Senior Day, IBEW Local 102 Scholarship Giveaway, Local Colleges & Armed Services in Attendance
Thursday, 6:35 p.m. vs. Washington Wild Things - Thirsty Thursday- $2 Beers
Friday, 6:35 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières Aigles - Beef & Beer Friday- $3 Wine, $2 Beers, Beefsteak Specials
Saturday, 6:05 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières Aigles - Muscle Car Show, Saturday Fireworks
Sunday, 4:35 p.m. vs. Trois-Rivières Aigles - Roberto Clemente Jersey Retirement, Puerto Rican Parade, Family Fun Sunday- Kids under 12, Veterans, & Seniors $5, Run Bases, and Player Autograph
Jackals ticket information
Tickets range from $15 to $50. To purchase, visit: https://jackals.com/promos
Hinchcliffe Stadium history
One of the last remaining Negro League stadiums in the country, Hinchcliffe Stadium saw 20 Hall of Famers grace its field over the years - including Josh Gibson (called the "Black Babe Ruth") and Larry Doby (who broke the color barrier in the American League 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers).
Hinchcliffe Stadium, which opened in 1932 and closed in 1996 after years of neglect, was eventually declared a national landmark and was part of a $103 million redevelopment project in Paterson. The New Jersey Jackals now call Hinchcliffe home after more than two decades at Yogi Berra Stadium on the campus of Montclair State University.
Jackals' New Jersey connections
Brelyn Jones (#15), Rutherford High School, former Dodgers prospect
Vin Mazzaro (#32), Rutherford HS, spent seven seasons in the majors with Oakland, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Miami and San Francisco
Nilo Rijo (#3), Passaic HS, former Red Sox prospect
Joe Simone (#9), Wayne Hills HS, played for Rider University
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