How the Roosters bring 160 years of Rochester baseball full-circle
On this week’s edition of the Rundown, Isaac reports from the field — more specifically, Schmitt Field at the Olmsted County History Center, where the Rochester Roosters will play their 25th season of 1860-style base ball (two words) this summer. On summer weekends since 1997, players of all ages and skill levels have come to the field, donned the long-sleeve uniforms of the time, and played a version of the national pastime that has major differences from the modern game.
The same was true on Thursday, when the Roosters played their second home game of the year in sweltering weather — without dampening the atmosphere. We'll bring you live sound from Thursday's game, plus the backstory on baseball's beginnings in Rochester — dating back to 1867 — and how this historic game helps players past their prime stay connected to the game they have loved for a lifetime.
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