Q.U. Stadium

Anyone who enjoyed watching the Quincy Gems play baseball this summer was glad to hear that the team was sold to a local group consisting of Terry Martin, his son, Chris Martin, along with Julie and Jimmy Louthen. One of the first things the new owners wanted to do was to meet with the sponsors and fans and that is what they will be doing this Sunday.

I hope you have had the opportunity to view what they are calling the “supermoon” the last couple of days. I happened to see it Sunday night when it magically appeared over the right field fence at Q.U. Stadium while I was watching the Quincy Gems play baseball. It was quite a sight.

The Quincy Gems, fresh off of their 9 - nothing win over Chillicothe Paints last night, will make the trek to southern Ohio today to get ready to play what could be the decisive game to determine the Prospect League Championship.

If you like baseball and fireworks, the place to be is Q.U. Stadium Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The Quincy Gems will be in action all three nights at 6:35 with fireworks following each game.

Game one of the best of three Prospect League Championship series is set for tonight as the Quincy Gems host the West Virginia Miners at Q.U. Stadium. Tickets for the game go on sale at 5:30 at the stadium. The first pitch is set for 6:35.

If you haven't been out to see the Quincy Gems play this summer time is running out. There is only one remaining home game and that is Saturday when the Gems host the Hannibal Cavemen at Q.U. Stadium. That is also the night the Gems give away the Toyota Yaris to some lucky fan.

Friday is Military Appreciation Night at the ballpark as the Quincy Gems play host to the Military All-Stars at Q.U. Stadium. The Military All-Star team was founded by President George H. Bush to promote the Wounded Warrior Program in the United States.

The Quincy Gems are presenting a benefit softball game this Saturday at Q.U. Stadium with the Adams County Sheriff's Department taking on the Quincy Fire Department.  Game time is 6:30 Saturday night with all proceeds benefiting both departments.

Well, life is full of missed opportunities and I may have missed my last shot at doing something I have loved doing since I was 5 years old.  Play baseball.