Taking the Field With the Connecticut Tigers

Connecticut Tigers outfielder Zach Kirksey taking a swing at an oncoming fastball.

by Roger Zotti

 

C.J. KnudsenVice President and General Manager, Connecticut Tigers

“We’ve been getting great support from people, and we love being the minor league baseball team for Southeastern, Connecticut,” says C.J. Knudsen, Vice President and General Manager of the Connecticut Tigers. “We encourage everyone, if you haven’t been to a game yet, [...]

Defenders vs. Rock Cats

Fan favorite Brett Pill signs autographs before the game for (l-r) Troy Sullivan, Montville and Alex Huber, Mystic.

story & photo by Vito J. Leo

For a couple of longtime season-ticket holders, the excitement surrounding the Norwich pro baseball team’s first playoff appearance in seven years was [...]

Sailor Throws First Pitch

Religious Programs Specialist First Class (FMF) Chasity Morales winds up to throw the first pitch to start off the CT Defenders baseball game at Dodd Stadium June 12. Morales was honored for her leadership, professionalism, dedication, and superior performance that resulted in her selection as the Submarine Group 2  Shore [...]

Dear Neighbor of Southeastern CT & Southern RI,

Spring is finally here and it won’t be long before the Boys of Summer take the field at Dodd Stadium.  The CT Defenders begin to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dodd Stadium beginning with the home opener on April 16th.

The AA affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, the Defenders fed [...]