Field manager Steve Montgomery talks to players during the Sioux City Explorers first baseball practice of the season at Lewis and Clark Park Saturday.
Jim Lee, Sioux City Journal
Explorers intern Casey Bright cleans windows in an upper level suite at Lewis and Clark Park Tuesday in preparation for the 2017 baseball season. The Sioux City Explorers start their 25th anniversary season with a home opener on Thursday against the Sioux Falls Canaries.
Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal
Sioux City pitcher Michael Pereslucha prepares to throw during Sioux City Explorers vs Sioux Falls Canaries baseball action played Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Lewis and Clark Park. The game was the Explorers' 2016 home opener. Sioux City Journal photo by Tim Hynds
Tim Hynds, Sioux City Journal
Maeby Buckley, 4, of Sioux City, cheers during Explorers baseball action against the Wichita Wingnuts at Lewis and Clark Park on Wednesday. The X's and Wingnuts played the first game in their best-of-five playoff series on Wednesday. Game 2 is set for Thursday at Lewis and Clark Park at 7 p.m. Wichita will host the final three games of the series beginning Saturday. See more Sports B1.Â
What is summertime in Sioux City without an X's ball game at Lewis & Clark Park? Grab a hot dog and an ice cold beverage -- it's time to play ball.Â
Going into the team's 25th season, improvements have been made in and around the stadium, including a new 8-foot-high padded outfield fence, a new scoreboard and freshly renovated bathrooms. The Explorers will announce a 25th anniversary team later this year, with a player at each position selected through fan voting. Fans can select their roster online at the Explorer's website.Â
Fans can expect an exciting, action-packed season with a whole host of anniversary celebrations. The first 500 fans to arrive for "Souvenir Saturday" home games will receive a free giveaway item. Visit xsbaseball.com for a full schedule of game day and season long promotions.Â
Same-day ticket prices are $8 for general admission, $12 for reserve seating and $14 for box seating. Games will begin at 7:05 p.m. Monday through Saturday and at 6:05 p.m. on Sunday. Gates open one hour prior to all game times.Â
If you go
When: Season is May through September.
Where: Lewis & Clark Park, 3400 Line Drive, Sioux City.
SIOUX CITY | Stay clear of swimming pools and splash pads this summer if you are experiencing diarrhea or vomiting or have an open wound.
Field manager Steve Montgomery talks to players during the Sioux City Explorers first baseball practice of the season at Lewis and Clark Park Saturday.
Explorers intern Casey Bright cleans windows in an upper level suite at Lewis and Clark Park Tuesday in preparation for the 2017 baseball season. The Sioux City Explorers start their 25th anniversary season with a home opener on Thursday against the Sioux Falls Canaries.
Sioux City pitcher Michael Pereslucha prepares to throw during Sioux City Explorers vs Sioux Falls Canaries baseball action played Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Lewis and Clark Park. The game was the Explorers' 2016 home opener. Sioux City Journal photo by Tim Hynds
Maeby Buckley, 4, of Sioux City, cheers during Explorers baseball action against the Wichita Wingnuts at Lewis and Clark Park on Wednesday. The X's and Wingnuts played the first game in their best-of-five playoff series on Wednesday. Game 2 is set for Thursday at Lewis and Clark Park at 7 p.m. Wichita will host the final three games of the series beginning Saturday. See more Sports B1.Â
