Five Things To Do At A YD Red Sox Baseball Game, Besides Watching the Game

Every YD Red Sox game is an opportunity for fans, vacationers, and baseball aficionados alike to enjoy a good summertime ball game. On home game days, crowds flock to Red Wilson Field expecting  nine innings of solid, college league baseball. This in itself is a great reason to head out to the next game. However, for those who may not have interest in baseball or aren't sure whether it will be a good activity to take the family, we can assure you that a YD Red Sox game is not something to miss while on Cape Cod.

Check out five reasons to come to a YD Red Sox Game, other than actually watching the game:

1) Participate in the 50/50 Raffle!

Every game is an opportunity for a win; especially on the part of the fan. The 50/50 Raffle is legendary in the Cape Cod Baseball League. At YD, buying a ticket means a chance to win prizes ranging from free rounds of mini-golf at Pirate's Cove to a Cape Cod Canal Cruise to ferry tickets from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard. And of course, there's the grand prize of money!! The title speaks for itself: half of the money from the raffle ticket sales go back to the team, and the other half is a money prize for one lucky winner. In this season alone, a winner has gone home with just short of $700 dollars in a regular season game. The more you spend, the more you win. So next time you're at Red Wilson Field, keep your eye out for volunteers in red shirts carrying blue buckets, alongside a helping player, and buy yourself a ticket!

An intern and player selling 50/50 raffle tickets

2) Check Out This Season's Latest Team Gear at the Merchandise Tent

Just behind home plate, beneath the press box is the home to the YD Red Sox Merchandise tent for the best apparel on Cape Cod. There are t-shirts for souvenirs, sweatshirts for cold games, hat's just like the players wear, scarves for winter, koozies for your beverages, necklaces for your daughters, and baseballs to get signed by the future MLB players. And the best part, all the proceeds go back to YD and the Cape League. Definitely pick up this seasons YD Red Sox attire at the next game. 

YD Red Sox Nantucket Red Hat Logo

3) Test Your Own Skills: How Fast Can You Throw?

Just beyond the third base line is the batting cage where during the pre-game, viewers can watch the team practice. However, as soon as the Red Sox take the field, the cage is turned into a game of How fast can you pitch? For $1.00, you can step up to the mound and see how fast you can throw three pitches. A radar gun tests your speed; so far, the fastest fan pitch has been 85 MPH. Can you beat this? Take a turn next game! Who knows, maybe one of the many scouts will identify you as the next MLB all star!

Are you the next YD Red Sox Pitcher?

4) Get Your Face Painted!

Right next to the batting cage is the YD Red Sox very own face painting stand. Who doesn't love getting their face painted while on vacation, or even just for fun? Whether you want a simple "YD" on your cheek, or a more intricate design like a butterfly or lizard, YD games are a perfect place to sport a temporary feature. Even better, it's a free activity at each game, although donations are appreciated. Definitely don't miss this creative booth at your next game! 

A YD Intern paints faces at a YD Red Sox Home Game

5) Dare to Dine on a YD Donut Burger: Eat a Hurler, Sinker or Screamer!

For an affordable, fun and filling dinner on Cape Cod, there's no better place to eat than the YD Red Sox concession stand along the first base life. Of course, there is an array of your standard baseball grub--pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, and sausage and peppers to name a few--but on another level are the YD Donut Burgers. You can read all about them by clicking here! Consider yourself a true fan and upgrade to a Donut Burger at your next game. Your taste buds won't be sorry! 

The "Boston Screamer" YD Red Sox Donut Burger

So there you have it! Don't miss another home game for the YD Red Sox at Red Wilson Field!!

Keep these five fun activities in mind for the next time you head over to a game! Leave a comment below and tell us what your favorite part of a YD Red Sox baseball game is. We'd love to hear from our fans!