Orioles to host Snowbird Classic in Sarasota this weekend
As the Orioles get spring training underway in Sarasota, the club will host five Division I college baseball teams for the Snowbird Classic at Ed Smith Stadium and the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex this weekend, Friday, February 15 through Sunday, February 17. Five college teams - Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, St. Johns University and Mercer University - will play games at Ed Smith Stadium from Friday through Sunday. One game, on Sunday, February 17, will be played at the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex at Twin Lakes Park. Over 6,000 fans are expected to attend the three-day event.
Day passes for the games can be purchased for $10 by calling 941-893-6300. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ed Smith Stadium Box Office, which is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Parking is available for $5 per vehicle in the East lot at Ed Smith Stadium.
A complete schedule of the weekend's games is below.
DATE TIME LOCATION AWAY HOME
Friday, Feb. 15 2:00 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium Florida Gulf Coast St. John's
Friday, Feb. 15 6:00 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium Mercer Ohio State
Saturday, Feb. 16 11:00 a.m. Ed Smith Stadium St. John's Mercer
Saturday, Feb. 16 2:30 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium Florida Gulf Coast Notre Dame
Saturday, Feb. 16 6:00 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium Notre Dame Ohio State
Sunday, Feb. 17 10:00 a.m. Ed Smith Stadium St. John's Ohio State
Sunday, Feb. 17 11:00 a.m. Buck O'Neil Complex Mercer Notre Dame
Sunday, Feb. 17 1:00 p.m. Ed Smith Stadium St. John's Florida Gulf Coast