Play Ball! Binghamton Rumble Ponies to Start Season in Akron

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are ready to begin the new season on the road after an unexpected 20-month break.

Binghamton will travel to Ohio for the first contest of a 120-game schedule against the Akron RubberDucks. Tuesday night's first pitch is set for 7:05.

The Rumble Ponies will be playing in the newly-structured Northeast Double-A League. Each series will run six games with all teams playing Tuesday through Sunday.

Binghamton's home opener is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11. The Rumble Ponies are to host the Altoona Curve at 6:35 p.m.

Capacity limits and Covid-19 safety guidelines will be in effect at all games.

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