The final Birmingham Barons home games of 2022 will take place this weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The Barons of Birmingham’s season is coming to an end and you only have two more chances to support them here at home!

While the Barons have been around since 1885, this was their 10th year at downtown Regions Field and as they wrap up the season, it’s bittersweet.

Birmingham Barons chairman and chief executive Jonathan Nelson says at this time of year emotions are mixed. Although there is anticipation for the remaining matches, there is sadness because the season is ending.

“From the beginning to where we are right now, attendance has really been the status quo where we’ve been for the last few years,” Nelson said.

2022 was the first full season since the COVID-19 pandemic and Nelson says he noticed a bit of hesitation from some fans.

“I know we’re not completely out of the COVID situation yet and so there’s still some hesitation in some people,” he said. “At the same time, I think as we move forward into 2023, I hope there will be even less variation and less hesitation when it comes to attending events, especially games here at Regions Field.”

Nelson says they are definitely ready for a more normal season and have already started the planning process for 2023.

“Baseball will always be a series of ongoing preparation, whether it’s for the next game, the next series, or the next season,” Nelson said. “Despite the fact that we bow out in 2022, we are already planning another special season – our 11th year at Regions Field for 2023 and we are looking forward to it.”

You have two more chances to back the Birmingham Barons at home this weekend.

The Saturday’s game starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be a 9/11 tribute night with fireworks afterwards. Sunday is family day where kids can run the basics. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. and there will also be a tribute to essential workers.

You can buy tickets here.

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